Jun 21 Watch 9:39 Why culture shock is a valuable part of 'thoughtful travel,' according to Rick Steves By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Juliet Fuisz Millions of Americans are expected to go on a European vacation this summer. Many of those going for the first time are likely to be following the advice of travel writer Rick Steves, host of “Rick Steves’ Europe” on PBS… Continue watching
Mar 21 London's Heathrow slowly resumes flights after a fire shut down Europe's busiest airport By Brian Melley, Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press A fire at an electrical substation knocked out power to Heathrow Airport for most of Friday, forcing Europe's busiest hub to shut down for roughly 18 hours, causing widespread cancellations and rerouting headaches, and stranding roughly 200,000 passengers. Continue reading
Dec 24 American Airlines blames brief grounding of flights on technical problem By Matt Ott, Associated Press American flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national ground stop order was issued by federal regulators Tuesday. Continue reading
Dec 20 Record holiday travel expected before New Year's Day By David Koenig, Associated Press Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it's beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S. Continue reading
Dec 02 TSA screened more than 3 million travelers at U.S. airports Sunday, setting a record By Associated Press FlightAware says more 6,800 flights were delayed on Sunday, with the highest numbers at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Continue reading
Jun 11 U.S. gas prices falling due to weak summer travel demand, experts say By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press The AAA motor club says the national average for gas prices on Monday stood around $3.44 a gallon. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 6:30 Why women are drawn to solo travel and how the tourism industry is responding By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran, Mekhi Hill A majority of people traveling abroad alone these days are women, and demand for women-led tour groups is rising. Stephanie Sy takes a closer look at the reasons why women are drawn to solo travel and how the hospitality industry… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch 5:55 Inside the store selling unclaimed luggage and how to keep your bags from ending up there By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran This year, the Transportation Security Administration says it screened a record number of passengers, and if the past is any guide, it will handle millions of bags this holiday season. But a small fraction of them will go missing and… Continue watching
Dec 22 Few airport delays as busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press U.S. airlines are predicting a blockbuster holiday season and have projected confidence they can handle the crowds after hiring thousands of pilots, flight attendants and other workers, seeking to avoid the delays and suspensions that marred travel last year. Continue reading
Dec 21 Holiday rush begins as estimated 115 million travelers take to the skies and roads By David Koenig, Associated Press Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now. Airlines are confident they can handle the crowds, but it could come down to the weather. Continue reading