FAA opens military airspace to accommodate holiday travel rush
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays
The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.
TSA testing self-screening to speed up airport wait times: How it works
The goal of TSA self-screening is not only reducing wait times for passengers, but also “reducing the number of pat downs and bag inspections" by TSA agents.
Doug Shupe shares holiday travel tips
It's that time of the year -- holiday travel! Automobile Club of Southern California Doug Shupe shares his travel tips.
Wait for US passports is finally back to pre-pandemic processing times
Earlier this year, a surge in overseas travel caused processing times between 10 to 13 weeks.
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement for December 2022 flight-canceling meltdown
Southwest Airlines is paying a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement with the government over a meltdown last holiday season.
Planes narrowly avoid collision on runway in Colorado after pilot's last-second maneuver: video
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
Holiday travel season begins Friday, here's what to expect at LAX and on Southern California freeways
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials said they expect to screen more than 1.9 million passengers at LAX through the end of the travel season on Jan. 2.
14 airport workers accused of stealing from checked luggage, Spanish police say
Another 20 airport employees are under investigation in the same case.
'Transformative' California-Las Vegas high-speed rail project applauded by IE officials
The Brightline West bullet train that will take travelers from Southern California to Las Vegas in under three hours is being hailed as a "game-changer for the Inland Empire."
Complaints from travelers about US airlines soars to record pace in 2023
Travelers experienced headaches with airlines this year, and here are some of the top grievances they expressed based on a new report.
Southwest Airlines celebrated for policy to give a full row to 'passengers of size' for free
A plus-sized travel expert and TikToker says, 'I hope to see more airlines implement customer-of-size policies.'
Russian man flies from Europe to LAX without passport, visa, ticket
Officials are unsure how Sergey Vladimirovich Ochigava flew from Copenhagen to Los Angeles without a passport, visa, or ticket.
Wonka-inspired hotel stay is up for grabs, see how you can book a room full of chocolate and candy
There are "little surprises around every corner," the iconic Willy Wonka once said.
Holiday travel 2023: Crowds at airports, on the roads expected to be even bigger than last year
More Americans are expected to fly or drive far from home over Christmas than did last year, putting a cap on a busy year for travel.
AAA predicts record holiday travel
AAA offers advice for traveling during the holiday season.
Thousands of tours at Mission Inn Riverside cut amid legal battle
Beyond the beautiful holiday exterior, there’s a pretty ugly legal dispute brewing over a lease and a potential eviction at the historic Mission Inn Riverside.
Man arrested after claiming girlfriend had bomb during argument on flight out of Orlando, officials say
A man from Rhode Island was arrested after claiming his girlfriend had a bomb while on a flight out of Orlando, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
Vegas-California bullet train project gets $3 billion federal grant
Brightline West, a high-speed train project connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas, has won a $3 billion grant from the Biden Administration.
Amazon offering $25 airline tickets for students
Amazon is offering 1,000 of the $25 tickets a day through Thursday, Dec. 7.