Chaotic travel season begins with rising gas prices and airline staff shortages
This summer marks a hectic time to travel with sky-high fuel prices and flight cancellations, FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Yellowstone National Park to partly reopen after catastrophic flooding
Visitors had been flocking to Yellowstone during its 150th anniversary celebration amid the catastrophic flooding last week.
Yellowstone peak renamed: Old name 'offensive,' park service says
The mountain was previously named after explorer Gustavus Doane.
US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
Thousands of flight cancellations pile up on Memorial Day weekend
More than 5,000 flights were canceled over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Plane missing in Nepal with 22 onboard
The aircraft lost contact with the airport tower close to landing in an area of deep river gorges and mountaintops.
Illinois residents hit the road for Memorial Day weekend
Despite climbing gas prices, 82 percent of Americans traveling this weekend will be doing so by car.
What to expect at the pump ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy shares what you need to know before filling up your car ahead of this holiday weekend.
Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
Fiery explosion caught on video after dump truck crashes into Ohio DOT vehicle
Both drivers were transported to the hospital with life-threatening and serious injuries, according to officials.
Tourism industry staging a comeback after two-year pandemic hiatus
The travel industry says tourism is back and Chicago is raking in the dough.
Travel industry making a comeback, especially in Chicago
The travel industry says tourism is back and Chicago is raking in the dough.
Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report
Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.
3 Americans at Bahamas Sandals resort found dead in unknown 'health emergency'
The local police said they were investigating the "sudden death" of the three Americans, and it remains unclear how the individuals died.
Summer vacation ideas for those thinking warmer thoughts
Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore lays out some great summer vacation ideas for people looking to break out of the pandemic funk.
What you should know before traveling this summer
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, talks about the shifting COVID-19 travel requirements and what you should consider when flying.
Chicago ranked 4th for traffic as air travel takes off
Chicago is getting top rankings, but it is nothing to brag about. Waze ranks our city fourth for worst traffic in the U.S., and the skies will be busy too as summer air travel returns to normal.
FAA pledges to keep zero tolerance policy for unruly travelers
The FAA said while the masks may be gone for now, easing arguments over the mandate, passengers are still acting up.
Fliers, subway riders shed masks after transit mandate lifted: 'Feel free to burn them'
The major airlines and busiest airports rushed to drop their requirements, but many sided with the CDC in recommending that people be voluntarily masked.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.