Hawaii raises hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate response: What travelers should know
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
United Airlines new June 3 rule may leave passengers stranded. What to know
The airline company is updating their policy to boost efficiency and lower delays at airports for air travelers.
The airline company is updating their policy to boost efficiency and lower delays at airports for air travelers.
Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be cheapest in 4 years
If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.
If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.
New Southwest Airlines portable charger rule could set industry trend
Southwest Airlines passengers must soon keep portable chargers visible during flights due to rising lithium battery fire incidents. The policy begins May 28.
Southwest Airlines passengers must soon keep portable chargers visible during flights due to rising lithium battery fire incidents. The policy begins May 28.
Hawaiian Airlines' new policy could cost travelers money
Hawaiian Airlines is days into implementing a new "no-show" policy that could potentially cause travelers to lose out on money.
Hawaiian Airlines is days into implementing a new "no-show" policy that could potentially cause travelers to lose out on money.
Americans planning Mexico vacations face new safety concerns as US raises travel advisory
As Americans begin to finalize their summer vacation plans, a travel advisor is offering safety tips for those heading to Mexico's pristine shores that are often frequented by Hollywood stars.
As Americans begin to finalize their summer vacation plans, a travel advisor is offering safety tips for those heading to Mexico's pristine shores that are often frequented by Hollywood stars.
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
REAL ID now required for most to fly within the US
Starting Wednesday, people traveling on a domestic flight and using a state-issued ID to get through security are required to have one that meets federal REAL ID requirements.
Starting Wednesday, people traveling on a domestic flight and using a state-issued ID to get through security are required to have one that meets federal REAL ID requirements.
People are choosing the path less traveled for vacations this year, studies show
Have you heard of "detour destinations?"
Have you heard of "detour destinations?"
California sees drop in international tourism, report shows
A newly released report shows that California has experienced a significant drop in international tourism.
A newly released report shows that California has experienced a significant drop in international tourism.
Best US travel destinations this summer, ranked by cost and attractions
A new WalletHub study ranks the most affordable and fun US metro areas for summer 2025 travel, based on cost, convenience, and variety of attractions.
A new WalletHub study ranks the most affordable and fun US metro areas for summer 2025 travel, based on cost, convenience, and variety of attractions.
Taking a summer vacation this year? You'll be in the minority, poll suggests
Americans admit in a recent survey that they are having to figure out alternatives to taking a summer getaway due to their finances.
Americans admit in a recent survey that they are having to figure out alternatives to taking a summer getaway due to their finances.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Passports in 199 countries and territories were graded based on visa-free travel, taxation of citizens, perceptions, dual citizenship and personal freedoms.



















