Memorial Day weekend: Chicago airports prepares for busy travel weekend
It may not feel like summer outside, but things were heating up at O'Hare International Airport Thursday.
Big crowds expected for the summer travel season -- and expensive prices, too
AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.
How to keep children safe while traveling this holiday weekend
The key to protecting young children while traveling is proper car seat safety, according to the Illinois State Police. Troopers are sharing the importance of using a car seats when traveling ahead of Memorial Day weekend when millions take to the roadways.
Air travel set to exceed pre-pandemic levels during Memorial Day weekend
AAA is saying the upcoming weekend could be among the busiest-ever travel periods for the unofficial start of summer by road and by air.
Saint Regis Hotels opens first Midwest location in downtown Chicago
Affiliated with Marriott International, the Chicago hotel currently posts room rates of close to $1,000 per night, higher than other five-star properties in the city.
Saint Regis Hotels opens first Midwest location in downtown Chicago
Saint Regis Hotels is celebrating the official opening of its new hotel in downtown Chicago.
2 million Illinoisans expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend
The Memorial Day weekend travel blitz is just 10 days away and AAA says to expect near-record numbers on the roads and in the sky.
AAA expects near-record Memorial Day weekend travel numbers on the roads and in the sky
The Memorial Day weekend travel blitz is just 10 days away and AAA says to expect near-record numbers on the roads and in the sky.
Lyft launching pre-order feature at Chicago airports ahead of summer travel season
Lyft is launching an airport pre-order feature at some of the biggest travel hubs across the country this summer, including O'Hare and Midway. The app will track the rider as they walk through the airport and then match them with a driver as they get closer to the pickup spot.
Prepare for a whirlwind summer travel season
Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore breaks down the latest trends for those looking to get away this summer.
New rules announced for airline cancelations, delays
The Biden Administration is launching new regulations to help improve travel.
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.
How to see an exclusive firefly spectacle in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The lottery to try and see the annual firefly spectacle at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only open through May 1.
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.
Summer travel tips to soothe your vacation woes
Melanie Fish from Expedia breaks down the latest summer travel trends and gives advice for those looking to dodge the chaos.
Princess Cruises' biggest ship ever to make debut in 2024 with Caribbean sailings: 'Most elevated experience'
Princess Cruises’ 1,133-foot Sun Princess ship will first sail from Fort Lauderdale to Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations.
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.
United Airlines pilots picket in downtown Chicago
Pilots with United Airlines grounded themselves Wednesday to picket in downtown Chicago.
Boeing production problem spills over into summer travel
Boeing's latest setback with production issues means airlines will have fewer planes than they expected to handle big crowds of travelers this summer.