American Airlines bans North Carolina teen who tried popular travel hack
A North Carolina teenager who was recently caught attempting to use a popular cost-saving hack while traveling on American Airlines has now been grounded by the airline.
Execs working to restore commuter rail service between Chicago and Rockford
A plan to restore commuter train service between Chicago and Rockford is picking up speed.
NTSB: iPad may have led to helicopter crash that killed pilot, co-pilot
Investigators are warning pilots about the dangers of having electronic devices inside the cockpit.
Neighbors speak out after plane's emergency evacuation slide falls from the sky
An investigation is underway after an airplane's emergency evacuation slide fell into the backyard of a home near O'Hare International Airport on Monday.
Airplane's emergency slide falls into Chicago backyard
An investigation is underway after an airplane's emergency evacuation slide fell into the backyard of a home near O'Hare International Airport on Monday.
Airplane's emergency slide falls into Chicago backyard, investigation underway
An investigation is underway after an airplane's emergency evacuation slide fell into the backyard of a home near O'Hare International Airport on Monday.
Part of airplane falls into Chicago backyard, investigation underway
An investigation is underway after part of an airplane fell into the backyard of a home near O'Hare International Airport.
Miami TSA officers busted allegedly stealing from flyers during airport screenings
The three TSA officers were arrested after the thefts were revealed on video surveillance, police said.
Traveling to Europe this summer? Get ready for long lines and crowded attractions
Many Americans traveling to Europe this summer are motivated by "revenge tourism" — so eager to explore again that they're undaunted by higher airfares and hotel costs.
North Carolina resident 'interrogated' at airport after using popular travel hack, father says
Skip lagging, also known as hidden city ticketing or point beyond ticketing, is used to save costs on a direct flight.
Chicago flights canceled: Tornado Watch, storms impacting travel for thousands in the area
O'Hare International Airport is unfortunately the focus of what "FlightAware" calls its misery map.
Chicago airports experience delays, cancelation due to weather
Scattered storms caused a bit of a backup at Chicago's airports Wednesday morning. There were nearly 300 flight cancelations at O'Hare and several others at Midway.
TSA stopped 49 firearms at Chicago airports in first half of 2023
TSA officials intercepted 49 firearms at airport security checkpoints in Chicago as of June 30, according to an agency news release.
Illinois tourism soars as record hotel revenue signals post-pandemic recovery, officials say
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the “middle of everything", and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Health tips to consider when packing for your vacation
Sylvia Morris breaks down helpful travel tips for those looking to stay healthy while exploring the world this summer.
Chicago-Rockford Metra service to be restored
A new partnership is looking to restore Metra service between Chicago and Rockford.
Chicago-Rockford Metra service to be restored
The Rebuild Illinois Capital Program will fund the $275 million project to restore Metra service between Chicago and Rockford. The route should be back up and running in 2027.
Severe weather threatens holiday return flights
A record number of travelers are making their way home as the 4th of July holiday wraps up. Since Thursday, an average of 2.7 million passed through airport security checkpoints each day. Storms in several parts of the country may upend travel plans.
Woman disrupts flight in meltdown over 'not real' passenger: 'I'm getting the f--k off'
The bizarre and profanity-laced incident was filmed by fellow passengers as the flight was preparing to depart Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Record number of Americans expected to travel this 4th of July: AAA
More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.