United Airlines flight diverted to SFO over mechanical issue

A United Airlines flight bound from San Francisco to Honolulu returned to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday afternoon over a mechanical issue, according to federal officials.

NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies

On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Canceled or delayed flights would cost airlines under proposal

The airline industry which was propped in the pandemic up by 50 billion taxpayer pandemic dollars, is now facing a sort of payback is they have another post-pandemic service breakdown. If your flight is canceled or seriously delayed, today's proposal could get you paid.

US proposing new rules for airline cancellations, flight delays

President Joe Biden said Monday his administration will write new regulations that will require airlines to compensate air travelers and cover their meals and hotel rooms if they are stranded for reasons within the airline's control.

These US national parks require reservations in 2023

Beware that some national parks are much more popular than others, and you'll need to make a reservation if you want to visit.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas set to finally open after years of setbacks

Company executives for Fontainebleau Las Vegas made the announcement Tuesday morning, more than a year after the company publicly set a goal to open before the end of 2023.

US agency raises ‘serious concerns’ about tech visa lottery

The number of applications for visas used in the technology industry soared for a second straight year, raising "serious concerns" that some are manipulating the system to gain an unfair advantage, authorities said Friday.

Southwest reports $159 million 1Q loss on meltdown effects

The airline said Thursday, however, that it made money in March and expects to be solidly profitable in the April-through-June quarter that includes the start of the peak summer travel season.

Rapper Desiigner exposed, touched himself on Delta flight: Charges

A California rapper has been charged with indecent exposure on a Delta flight from Japan to Minneapolis, U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Andrew Luger announced Monday. 

Cruise line let passenger’s body decompose, lawsuit says

A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband’s body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma.

Record-setting precipitation could mean epic rafting conditions
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Tom McDonnell with Sierra Mac River Trips tells KTVU about what white water rafters can expect for the coming summer months after historical rain and snow in the Sierra Nevada.

Winter rains bring "superbloom" to Bay Area parks

This winter's record rainfall is creating another unique show from Mother Nature: A superbloom!