TSA pay restored as DHS funding fight drags on in Washington
A new executive order restores pay for TSA workers, but with no deal on Homeland Security funding, lawmakers remain at odds while broader impacts ripple across federal agencies.
A new executive order restores pay for TSA workers, but with no deal on Homeland Security funding, lawmakers remain at odds while broader impacts ripple across federal agencies.
Flying with kids during travel chaos: Tips to manage stress and long waits
Parenting expert Rachael Fritz shares practical advice for families navigating long airport delays, from keeping kids entertained to handling inevitable meltdowns.
Parenting expert Rachael Fritz shares practical advice for families navigating long airport delays, from keeping kids entertained to handling inevitable meltdowns.
President Trump orders DHS to pay TSA workers during shutdown
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers will soon be getting paid.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers will soon be getting paid.
Should you drive or fly for your next trip | ChicagoNOW
Airport lines are expected to dwindle now that the senate has agreed to end the shut down for most of DHS, but it still might take some time to get to that point especially with spring break travel. Clint Henderson, Travel Expert at The Points Guy, joins to weigh in on if people should drive or fly to their next destination.
Airport lines are expected to dwindle now that the senate has agreed to end the shut down for most of DHS, but it still might take some time to get to that point especially with spring break travel. Clint Henderson, Travel Expert at The Points Guy, joins to weigh in on if people should drive or fly to their next destination.
How the DHS shutdown is impacting TSA workers in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
As the shutdown continues, an expert explains how the shutdown could impact wait times and security at O’Hare and Midway airports.
As the shutdown continues, an expert explains how the shutdown could impact wait times and security at O’Hare and Midway airports.
Investigators probe final moments before deadly LaGuardia runway crash
Federal officials detail the last seconds before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, as investigators examine possible communication breakdowns and safety failures.
Federal officials detail the last seconds before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, as investigators examine possible communication breakdowns and safety failures.
United warns of rising airfares amid fuel surge: What you can do
United Airlines is warning that rising jet fuel prices — driven by Middle East tensions disrupting global oil supplies — are likely to push airfares higher and could dampen travel demand.
United Airlines is warning that rising jet fuel prices — driven by Middle East tensions disrupting global oil supplies — are likely to push airfares higher and could dampen travel demand.
Popular cruise line abruptly changes 20 of its voyages, disrupting vacations
Royal Caribbean scrapped the itineraries for 20 upcoming voyages, impacting thousands of passengers.
Royal Caribbean scrapped the itineraries for 20 upcoming voyages, impacting thousands of passengers.
DHS starts deploying ICE to airports
The Department of Homeland Security is sending ICE agents to airports across the country to help with TSA call-outs.
The Department of Homeland Security is sending ICE agents to airports across the country to help with TSA call-outs.
ICE agents at Atlanta airport in supporting role
ICE agents arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday to assist with security line management as TSA staffing shortages cause three-hour wait times.
ICE agents arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday to assist with security line management as TSA staffing shortages cause three-hour wait times.
ICE agents deployed at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, mayor responds
Federal immigration agents have been deployed at O'Hare International Airport, prompting concern from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Federal immigration agents have been deployed at O'Hare International Airport, prompting concern from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Trump says he will send ICE to solve TSA shortages
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues to lead to long lines at airports nationwide and now President Trump is proposing that ICE agents could alleviate the TSA shortages.
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues to lead to long lines at airports nationwide and now President Trump is proposing that ICE agents could alleviate the TSA shortages.
Small airports face closure risk amid ongoing TSA staffing shortages
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.
TSA adding Touchless ID to speed up airport security lines
Air travelers have a new way to shorten their wait times at the security screening line at the airport. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is allowing frequent fliers to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID.
Air travelers have a new way to shorten their wait times at the security screening line at the airport. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is allowing frequent fliers to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID.
TSA pay freeze impacting spring break travel
You might be spending a lot of your spring break traveling in a security check-in line. TSA workers are not getting paid because of the partial government shutdown and a lot of them have been calling out because of that.
You might be spending a lot of your spring break traveling in a security check-in line. TSA workers are not getting paid because of the partial government shutdown and a lot of them have been calling out because of that.
Disney reveals Disney Believe as name of next cruise ship
Disney Cruise Line announced Wednesday that its new cruise ship will be called Disney Believe and arrive in late 2027.
Disney Cruise Line announced Wednesday that its new cruise ship will be called Disney Believe and arrive in late 2027.
TSA faces staffing crisis as shutdown leaves workers unpaid
Union leader Darrell English discusses how the partial government shutdown is straining TSA officers, causing longer airport lines, financial stress, and concerns over security and morale.
Union leader Darrell English discusses how the partial government shutdown is straining TSA officers, causing longer airport lines, financial stress, and concerns over security and morale.
Spring break crackdown: Southern towns roll out alcohol bans and new restrictions
Panama City Beach, Fla., and Gulf Shores, Ala., enforce new spring break restrictions that includes alcohol bans and overnight closures.
Panama City Beach, Fla., and Gulf Shores, Ala., enforce new spring break restrictions that includes alcohol bans and overnight closures.
Hundreds of flights canceled, delayed at O’Hare airport as winter storm disrupts travel
A ground stop was issued at O'Hare International Airport on Monday after a winter storm blanketed the region with snow and ice.
A ground stop was issued at O'Hare International Airport on Monday after a winter storm blanketed the region with snow and ice.
Over 500 flights, 1,000 delayed at Chicago's O'Hare airport due to weather
Extreme weather conditions grounded flights all across the U.S. on Monday, including in Chicago. Kasey Chronis reports.
Extreme weather conditions grounded flights all across the U.S. on Monday, including in Chicago. Kasey Chronis reports.