Southwest Airlines: All the changes coming ahead of summer travel
May 28 is the date to know if you fly with Southwest Airlines. Here’s all the changes coming that day - and it’s not just checked bags and assigned seating.
Here's how airlines may get rid of boarding passes and flight check-ins
The UN’s aviation agency is backing a plan to digitize the passenger experience using facial recognition and a “journey pass," potentially phasing out check-in and boarding passes within a few years.
This is the best airline in 2025, according to a new study
A new study compared the 9 largest airlines, plus two regional carriers, across several metrics including delay rates, baggage mishaps, price and comfort.
Popular American travel spot closed after hiker's death, huge spike in rescue operations
Arizona’s Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials said their closures are also due to dangerously high temperatures.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
REAL ID deadline is less than a month away
Following years of postponements, the deadline to get a REAL ID is nearly here, with less than a month left for the new travel identification rules to go into effect.
United Airlines to offer more flights out of SFO
United Airlines announced Thursday that it will add more flights from San Francisco International Airport this year as travel demand rises.
The most powerful passports of 2025: See where the US ranks
Passports in 199 countries and territories were graded based on visa-free travel, taxation of citizens, perceptions, dual citizenship and personal freedoms.
Flight passenger says man deliberately squatted in window seat, ignites social media debate
An airline flyer said a seat squatter tried to tell her to swap seats with him, but she stood her ground, prompting a social media debate. A travel expert weighs in.
Michigan family jailed in Mexico over timeshare dispute
It has been an international nightmare for two American citizens who are stuck in a Mexican jail for a dispute over a time-share for 21 days.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at 4 airports – including this one in the Bay Area
Southwest Airlines is slashing jobs at four airports in the U.S. – including one in the Bay Area.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at these Southern California airports
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
These are the best camping spots in America in 2025
A 2025 report has revealed the top U.S. campgrounds in the United States, using many factors to determine its rankings including guest ratings, reservation data and park features.
Here are the most-visited states for national parks
Some of the states that have more national park visitors include Utah, California and Virginia.
Heathrow power outage disrupts flights worldwide, including at SFO
The shutdown of London’s Heathrow Airport caused ripple effects worldwide, including in the Bay Area.
Best states for roller coasters in 2025
When it comes to roller coasters, not all states are equal. Here are the best places to visit for those in search of innovation, thrills, and immersion.
American Airlines flight catches fire after landing in Denver: What we know
An American Airlines plane landed in Denver on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed for an evacuation. Twelve people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries.
'Airport theory' trend has travelers arriving at gate 15 minutes before takeoff
Passengers are participating in the new viral trend, "airport theory," with flyers arriving at their gates 15 minutes before their flights depart. A travel expert weighs in.
Luxury hotel bans children at some California locations
An upscale luxury hotel brand has made some of its California locations kid-free. The policy bans guests under the age of 18.
National parks saw record number of visits in 2024, but reported memo says not to publicize
U.S. national parks reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024.