Tourism in California reaches new heights in spending

The tourist economy in California last year set a new record with $150.4 billion in spending, according to travel officials.

Airbnb launches ‘icons’ experiences; includes stay in Pixar’s ‘Up’ house, meeting Kevin Hart, and more

Airbnb said it's going to give customers a chance at overnight stays in a Paris museum, a bedroom filled with Ferrari racing cars, and other exotic settings with the launch of its new icons experiences.

Boeing whistleblower from Kansas is 2nd to die in past 2 months

Joshua Dean, a 45-year-old whistleblower who reported safety concerns at a parts supplier for Boeing's 737 Max jets, has died unexpectedly in an Oklahoma hospital.

San Francisco hotel workers and janitors march on May Day for better pay, healthcare

Hotel workers and janitors marched through the streets of San Francisco on May 1, as part of an annual demonstration happening in multiple US cities, demanding higher wages and better health care benefits.

California considers ban on line-skipping service Clear

A state Senate committee held an initial hearing on a first-of-its-kind proposed law in the U.S. concerning airport security.

California bill would prohibit line skipping via Clear at airports

Air travelers could lose the ability to skip to the front of airport security lines if a California bill targeting companies like Clear is passed.

United flight diverts to SFO after smoke detected

A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong was re-routed to San Francisco on Friday because smoke was detected onboard, the airline said to KTVU.

BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs

BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.

Port of Oakland approves name change for airport

The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday to rename Oakland International Airport.

Spirit Airlines adds new routes to Los Angeles, Portland, Baltimore from San Jose

Spirit Airlines will add three nonstop routes from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Los Angeles, Baltimore-Washington and Portland, Oregon, this summer, airport officials said Friday.   

Man jumps off cruise ship in front of his family: report

The cruise ship was sailing between Cuba and the Bahamas when the 20-year-old man reportedly jumped off one of the decks.

United Airlines plane clips wing of parked aircraft at SFO

A United Airlines plane was pulling into a gate at San Francisco International Airport and accidentally clipped the wing of another aircraft, the airline confirmed.

CBP raises travel fees amid surging international demand

In an effort to accommodate the increasing number of travelers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a fee hike for several Trusted Traveler Programs, effective October 1st.

Family of 80-year-old stroke patient says cruise line left her to fend for herself

A couple shared an ordeal they experienced after the wife's mother suffered a stroke while on vacation. They say the cruise line she was traveling with did little to help.