US regulators probe complaints of Ford SUV doors opening while drivingAn issue with Ford Escapes is causing some car doors to open while people are driving.
State Department experiencing passport delaysThe State Department estimates the processing time for a new passport is over two months, taking anywhere from 10 to 13 weeks.
Vermont town already gearing up for 2024 total solar eclipseHotels and Airbnb rentals in towns like Stowe, Vermont, are already booking up, more than nine months before the eclipse occurs.
Delta bans TikTok on employees' personal cell phonesThe ban applies to any devices that access work-related systems.
The push to bring airline service back to regional airportsPeople in rural areas are forced to drive hours in some cases to get to airports with more airline offerings.
Flight delays, cancellations continue during July Fourth weekendUnited Airlines' performance continues to improve as the days around the holiday are expected to be the busiest at airports since 2019.
Flying car gets first-ever U.S. government approval to take flightThe vehicle, crafted by Alef Aeronautics, is fully electric, drivable on public roads and has capabilities for takeoff and landing.
United CEO takes private plane as thousands stranded by cancellationsThat day, the airline canceled 750 flights — roughly one-fourth of its schedule.
The fear of a woman traveling by train solo amid air traffic nightmareScripps News' Mary Chao booked a 21-hour train from Orlando to New York after dealing with days of flight cancellations.
Delta flight lands safely without front landing gearDespite the lack of a wheel or two, passengers aboard the flight described the landing as "smooth" and no injuries were reported.
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Buttigieg: Flights back to 'normal' except United AirlinesMore than 4 million Americans are projected to fly this weekend, with Friday being the busiest day at airports nationwide.
Family takes 21-hour train trip home after canceled flight to NYCThe Patrick family is among the stranded air travelers who could not find flights back to the New York City area and resorted to taking the train.
Air travel this summer is volatile: Here's how to hedge your betsAir travel feels out of control lately, as if buying a plane ticket is a risky deal. Here are some ways to smooth out what can be a hectic transit.
A contagious stomach bug is taking over cruise lines this summerThe latest outbreak on a Viking cruise ship in June sickened more than 100 people.
Scripps News reporter books train after days of flight cancellationsMary Chao decided to book a 21-hour train ride from Orlando to New York after several days of flight cancellations.
New $1 million auto testing track may help improve vehicle safetyUnlike closed tracks, the new loop built by Consumer Reports is specifically designed to mimic what drivers will encounter in real-life scenarios.
Airport nightmare: Reporter faces 3 days of canceled flights homeWhat is it like to try to get a flight to the NYC area amid three days of delays and cancellations?
Thousands of flights delayed, canceled amid East Coast severe weatherMore than 6,000 flights were canceled from Sunday to Tuesday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.
United aims to reduce wait times by sending vouchers to phonesWhen a flight is canceled or delayed more than 60 minutes, United says its app can automatically notify customers.
FAA rule requires secondary flight deck barrier on passenger planesThe FAA estimates a secondary barrier will cost $35,000 per plane.
Underfunded US public transit puts reliability, safety at riskNationwide, there's a $176 billion backlog in unfunded transit projects, raising concerns about aging infrastructure and equipment.
These are the busiest airports for summer travelBased on data from last year, these are the busiest airports, but they should be in a better position this year.
Delta debuts new airplane seat design for people using wheelchairsSome advocates are calling this a game-changer for travelers with disabilities.
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Luggage trackers: Do they work and are they safe?With so many flight delays and so much lost luggage in recent years, many people are buying AirTags and similar devices. But is it a smart idea?
Why experts say California is the most fun state in USFlorida and Nevada might be fun, but California won as this year's most fun state in the U.S. based on an annual ranking.
FAA: New planes must have secondary barrier to protect cockpit, pilotsThe additional barrier will help make the flight deck more secure by better protecting it from intruders.
Hotels.com reveals most unusual room service requestsDiet water, melted ice cream and blowfish are among the 10 most unusual room service requests noted by Hotels.com.
Airlines could be forced to compensate passengers for flight delaysThe Department of Transportation says passengers could get as much as double the price of their one-way fare if their plane arrives two hours late.
Passengers can now make security line reservations at some airportsIf you don’t know Clear, think of it as a private-sector version of TSA PreCheck.
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Unruly passengers on the rise internationallyThere was an incident reported on one out of 568 flights in 2022, according to the International Air Transport Association.
