NYC named one of the top 10 cities in the US, but who's No. 1?

New Yorkers know that their city is the best in the country, but this list found another deserved the top spot.

Dolly Parton's 'Life of Many Colors Museum' and 'Song Teller Hotel' now open in Nashville

Dolly Parton fans can now take a journey of the late global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville. 

Chicago named the 'Best Big City' in the US for 10th straight year

Chicago has been named the “Best Big City" in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler in their annual Readers' Choice Awards for the 10th straight year.

Air traffic controller failed to warn pilots of strong winds before fatal Amazon plane crash, NTSB says

An air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five people last month.

2026 holiday travel: Thanksgiving, Christmas airfares reach highest prices in a decade

Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.

Duffy, airlines urge Congress to approve $30B for air traffic control updates

U.S. officials, airlines and aviation groups are seeking $30 billion to modernize air traffic control, improve airports and address recent technology failures.

Sudden cruise itinerary change leaves some travelers upset, others celebrating 'gigantic win'

Royal Caribbean's cancellation of an Icon of the Seas stop left some cruise passengers hugely disappointed and others wildly celebrating — sparking a debate over whether the port was worth visiting at all.

Smoke in cabin forces Boston-bound Delta flight to make emergency landing in Portugal

A mechanical problem with a Delta Airlines flight headed from Barcelona, Spain, to Boston prompted an emergency landing in Portugal on Sunday, the airline operator told Reuters. 

TSA alert: Your carry-on bag may need to be checked after all

Travelers hoping to skip baggage claim when they fly by packing everything into their carry-on bags may end up having to check their luggage anyway, thanks to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new security scanners.

Missing Carnival Panorama passenger jumped overboard off Mexico's coast

A passenger traveling on a Carnival Panorama cruise jumped overboard as the ship was wrapping up the last full day of a week-long sailing.

Major airlines adjust flight schedules as jet fuel prices surge

American, United and Southwest Airlines are adjusting flight capacity and schedules as higher jet fuel prices increase operating costs.

California health department notifies of measles exposure from unvaccinated Amtrak passenger

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is urging residents to get their measles vaccination after notifying the public of an exposure from an Amtrak passenger who traveled on the rail system's train and Thruway bus service in six different counties earlier this month. 

FAA head says billions more needed to modernize air traffic control

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.

TSA Military Lanes available at 34 airports for service members, veterans, and their families - See where

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is honoring our nation’s heroes with special security screening lanes at 34 airports across the country. The lanes are available for current service members, veterans, and their families.

TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers

Travelers could soon be allowed to bring full water bottles through some airport security checkpoints — a major shift from longstanding airport security restrictions.

Dolly Parton’s ‘Life of Many Colors Museum’ and ‘Song Teller Hotel’ to open Sept. 29 in Nashville

Dolly Parton fans will soon be able to take a journey of the late global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville. Both the museum and hotel will open on September 29.