Spirit Airlines furloughing 1,800 flight attendants just before Christmas travel season
Spirit Airlines flight attendants face job losses before the Christmas travel season as the budget airline continues restructuring.
Maryland and Virginia gas stations rank among best in US
A new national survey has ranked several gas stations in Maryland and Virginia among the top independent stops in the country.
Construction ramping up as I-495 Express Lanes project enters homestretch
Construction on the new I-495 Express Lanes in Northern Virginia is entering the homestretch – although drivers will have to deal with even more construction and congestion first.
Frontier Airlines brings back annual flight pass: What to know
Frontier Airlines has introduced a limited-time promotion for its GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass.
Foreign travelers soon to pay 'visa integrity fee' to visit the US costing $250
The Trump administration introduced the $250 visa integrity fee ahead of America250 events, the Olympics and FIFA World Cup as international visitor numbers decline.
World's largest cruise ship sets sail on its maiden voyage
The world’s largest ship set sail on Sunday, making its debut out of Port Canaveral, Florida.
Plane crash victims' families to make potential final plea for Boeing's prosecution
A federal judge will hear arguments on a Justice Department motion to dismiss a felony charge against Boeing related to two plane crashes that killed 346 people off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia several years ago.
Labor Day weekend: Weather forecast, best times to travel
Don't ruin a sunny holiday by leaving for your trip at the wrong time. Here's everything you need to know for Labor Day travel.
Federal government planning takeover of DC's Union Station
Washington D.C.'s Union Station could soon be under the control of the federal government after Amtrak seized the central station last spring.
Southwest Airlines changes seating policy for plus-size passengers
The airline company’s new policy starts in 2026 and here’s what you need to know.
A ride on the Goodyear Blimp is up for auction: Here's how to bid
The iconic airship, which took its first flight 100 years ago, has been a regular at major sporting events since flying above the 1955 Rose Bowl.
Labor Day 2025: Last-minute trips in the DC area
Whether you're looking for a day trip, quick overnight stay or three-day weekend, here are some last-minute trips to celebrate Labor Day around the Washington, D.C. area.
TSA just banned these items from checked bags: See the list
The new rules on flying involves hair tools, marking the latest change to airport security screenings this year.
Virginia Beach aims to remove 'vulgar' t-shirt, booty-shorts displays from storefronts
The Virginia Beach City Council has approved a resolution requesting that Oceanfront shops voluntarily remove vulgar clothing and other risqué merchandise from their storefronts.
Amtrak's new NextGen Acela to debut Aug. 28: Routes between DC, Philly, NYC
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia.
Mexico travel advisory raised to Level 2 amid safety concerns
The updated travel advisory includes popular destinations including Los Cabos and Cancún.
Spirit Airlines warns it may not survive another year
The low-cost carrier filed for bankruptcy in November 2024 after failed merger attempts with JetBlue and Frontier.
Delta flight clips plane at Atlanta airport causing almost 4 hour delay
A Delta flight was delayed 4 hours after it clipped another plane during push back at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean water slide panel breaks, injuring cruise ship passenger, officials say
A broken panel on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas caused water to spill down while passengers screamed in panic.
'Only took one puff': Passenger caught vaping in bathroom of SF-bound flight
Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport. He claimed he only took one hit of his vape.