Can you fly without a REAL ID? Deadline goes into effect in 1 year — here’s what you need to know
After the last phase of the REAL ID-Act goes into effect, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, tens of millions of Americans could be prevented from boarding airplanes because they do not have the proper identification, causing a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
After the last phase of the REAL ID-Act goes into effect, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, tens of millions of Americans could be prevented from boarding airplanes because they do not have the proper identification, causing a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
British Airways cancels ‘nearly 100 percent’ of flights as pilots go on strike
British Airways said Monday it has canceled almost all its flights for 48 hours, affecting as many as 195,000 travelers, due to a strike by pilots over pay.
British Airways said Monday it has canceled almost all its flights for 48 hours, affecting as many as 195,000 travelers, due to a strike by pilots over pay.
MDTA releases plans to reduce traffic at Bay Bridge
Maryland drivers could soon see some relief at the Bay Bridge.
Maryland drivers could soon see some relief at the Bay Bridge.
Family claims Alaska Airlines ‘lost’ unaccompanied daughter, 13, during layover
Two furious parents claim that Alaska Airlines recently “lost” track of their 13-year-old daughter during a layover in San Francisco, though they had paid an unaccompanied-minor fee for the teen’s trip.
Two furious parents claim that Alaska Airlines recently “lost” track of their 13-year-old daughter during a layover in San Francisco, though they had paid an unaccompanied-minor fee for the teen’s trip.
Teen with measles may have exposed guests at Disneyland, California Adventure, health officials warn
A teenage girl with measles visited Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks this month and may have exposed other park-goers to the disease, Orange County health officials said Friday.
A teenage girl with measles visited Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks this month and may have exposed other park-goers to the disease, Orange County health officials said Friday.
Passenger forgets snake at TSA checkpoint, officials say
Snakes have apparently moved off planes and into airports.
Snakes have apparently moved off planes and into airports.
Computers coming back online after system issue impacts US Customs nationwide
A computer issue impacted US Customs nationwide Friday evening, according to an announcement at Dulles International Airport and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
A computer issue impacted US Customs nationwide Friday evening, according to an announcement at Dulles International Airport and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
Miniature horses allowed to fly as service animals, Department of Transportation announces
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that miniature horses are still officially allowed to fly as service animals in all cabins of commercial planes, in a statement aiming to define the guidelines regarding protections for emotional support and psychiatric service cats, dogs and the tiny equines.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that miniature horses are still officially allowed to fly as service animals in all cabins of commercial planes, in a statement aiming to define the guidelines regarding protections for emotional support and psychiatric service cats, dogs and the tiny equines.
Connectivity restored for Delta check-ins at Reagan National Airport
Officials say an “internet connectivity issue” was responsible for check-in problems that caused long lines for Delta customers at Reagan National Airport on Tuesday.
Officials say an “internet connectivity issue” was responsible for check-in problems that caused long lines for Delta customers at Reagan National Airport on Tuesday.
International travelers are taking fewer trips to the US, downtrend predicted to last until 2022
The United States has faced a lull in international visits in recent years, and a new report from the U.S. Travel Association reveals that the downturn will likely persist until 2022.
The United States has faced a lull in international visits in recent years, and a new report from the U.S. Travel Association reveals that the downturn will likely persist until 2022.
Frontier flight attendant helps calm crying baby: 'Mom looked like she could've used a well-deserved break'
Feeling fussy and out of sorts? Try booking a Frontier Airlines flight when this guy is working.
Feeling fussy and out of sorts? Try booking a Frontier Airlines flight when this guy is working.
Air Canada blasted for allegedly asking girl, 12, to remove hijab before boarding
Air Canada is under fire after an employee allegedly asked a young girl in a hijab to remove her headscarf after the 12-year-old reportedly passed through airport security ahead of a flight from San Francisco to Canada, the girl’s older sister claims.
Air Canada is under fire after an employee allegedly asked a young girl in a hijab to remove her headscarf after the 12-year-old reportedly passed through airport security ahead of a flight from San Francisco to Canada, the girl’s older sister claims.
Foreign countries warn citizens about traveling to US in wake of El Paso, Dayton mass shootings
Uruguay and Venezuela are now warning their citizens to take precautions when traveling to the U.S. and to avoid cities like Detroit and Baltimore – which they deem some of the “most dangerous in the world” – following the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio this past weekend.
Uruguay and Venezuela are now warning their citizens to take precautions when traveling to the U.S. and to avoid cities like Detroit and Baltimore – which they deem some of the “most dangerous in the world” – following the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio this past weekend.
TSA stops traveler with flowers containing hidden knife
Stop and smell the ... knife?
Stop and smell the ... knife?
Amtrak to offer nonstop service between DC and New York City starting this fall
Starting in September, Amtrak will offer direct, nonstop service between D.C. and New York City — and the best part? Each trip will only take around two and a half hours each way!
Starting in September, Amtrak will offer direct, nonstop service between D.C. and New York City — and the best part? Each trip will only take around two and a half hours each way!
Roadwork to cause delays on westbound Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The Maryland Transportation Authority says motorists can expect major delays on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge thanks to a $27 million deck rehabilitation project on the westbound span.
The Maryland Transportation Authority says motorists can expect major delays on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge thanks to a $27 million deck rehabilitation project on the westbound span.