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
Nov 22 Thanksgiving travel kicks off with snowy weather looming over Northeast By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press About 2.7 million people were expected to board flights on Wednesday, and Sunday is expected to set an all-time record of 2.9 million. Continue reading
Nov 21 Thanksgiving travel surge expected to set records By David Koenig, Associated Press The good news for travelers by plane and car alike: Prices are coming down. Continue reading
Aug 31 Labor Day travelers can expect lots of company By David Koenig, Associated Press The Federal Aviation Administration predicts that this will be the third busiest holiday weekend of the year so far. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 5:52 Travel writer Rick Steves shares advice on navigating post-pandemic travel By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz, Satvi Sunkara Americans are traveling overseas in record numbers this summer; it’s the first full summer without pandemic restrictions since 2019. For many that will mean long lines, crowded tourist sites and some travel headaches. John Yang spoke with travel writer Rick… Continue watching
Jul 04 What U.S. passport delays mean for summer travel By Laurie Kellman, Rebecca Santana, David Koenig, Associated Press A much-feared backup of U.S. passport applications has snarled summer plans for would-be travelers around the world. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 7:43 Actor Rainn Wilson on what he learned traveling the world in search of well-being By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport Traveling in search of the happiest places on Earth is at the center of the new series "The Geography Of Bliss." You might be surprised by the guide, who many may think of as having a desk job in an… Continue watching