O'Hare named best airport in North America
For the 19th consecutive year, Global Traveler Magazine has named O'Hare International Airport the best airport in North America.
Real ID deadline for fliers pushed back
The deadline for using Real IDs for domestic flights has been pushed back again.
Real ID deadline extended again to 2025
Real ID cards will eventually be required for airport check-in and to enter federal facilities.
Cruise ship passenger who treaded water for 20 hours speaks out, says he never accepted that 'this is it'
Carnival cruise ship passenger James Grimes says he doesn't remember how he fell overboard.
Massive wave kills US passenger, injures 4 others on Antarctic Viking cruise
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
747 makes emergency landing at O'Hare Airport
An emergency landing at O'Hare --- SkyFOX was over the scene and you can see a major response around a 747.
Need a vacation? These were the most popular travel destinations in 2022
ForwardKeys, a travel data company, compared the number of passengers from 2019 to 2022 to find out which countries had the most tourism growth.
Thanksgiving travel rush gets into full swing at Chicago airports
Wednesday is the busiest day for Thanksgiving holiday travel at Chicago’s airports.
Thanksgiving travel rush picks up steam across Chicago
Travelers were out in full force at O'Hare Airport Wednesday trying to get home in time for Thanksgiving festivities.
‘Offensive name’ changed of popular Grand Canyon hiking spot
The name change honors the cultural tribal significance of the location, which is a popular, much-needed stopping point for day hikers.
Cocaine worth $450K seized from wheelchair wheels, feds say
The woman, a Dominican citizen named Emelinda Paulino De Rivas, was arrested on smuggling charges and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations.
Thanksgiving travel costs on the rise
As everyone makes their final holiday plans, expect to pay more this year to get out of town.
Frontier Airlines launches unlimited 'all-you-can-fly' annual pass
This could be a frequent flyers dream come true!
National Parks Service offers free lifetime pass for military veterans, Gold Star families
The free lifetime pass will be available starting on Veterans Day 2022, as a thank you to military personnel and their families for their service.
Air hacks for holiday travel from Expedia online booking expert
Expedia released its 2023 travel hacks report featuring data to help travelers successfully navigate the industry and try to save some money this holiday season.
Airplane seat size: FAA wants public's comments on seating dimensions
A U.S. appeals court previously heard arguments from a flyer advocacy group urging it to order the FAA to set minimum seat dimensions on passenger planes.
Here's where Chicagoans are headed for the holidays
New data shows where Chicago airports are sending the most passengers this holiday season.
Here's where Chicagoans are headed for the holidays
New data shows where Chicago airports are sending the most passengers this holiday season.
Good to know: Ways to afford holiday travel during inflation
After two holiday seasons of canceled plans, people are ready to be with friends and family --- but its going to cost you.
United to add direct flights from Chicago to popular European destinations beginning summer 2023
United will feature direct flights from Chicago to Shannon, Ireland and Barcelona, Spain beginning next summer.