Delta announces new European direct flights out of Seattle

Delta Airlines is strengthening their foothold at Seattle's airport with the opening of new lounges, and new direct routes soon to follow.

Best states for summer road trips in 2025

As summer travel picks up, WalletHub has ranked the best and worst U.S. states for road trips using 32 factors like attractions, safety, and costs.

NTSB: Multiple system failures led to Alaska Airlines door plug blowout

The National Transportation Safety Board said Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration could have done more to ensure the safety of the Boeing 737 Max.

State Department issues worldwide caution for US travelers following Trump's Iran strikes

State Department officials issued worldwide caution for American travelers amid the Israel-Iran conflict, warning of potential demonstrations and travel disruptions across the Middle East.

Alaska Airlines launching TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at Seattle airport

Traveling through the Seattle airport is about to get easier for some Alaska Airlines customers. The company has announced the upcoming rollout of Touchless ID.

NTSB urges fix for some airplane engines to prevent smoke from filling cabin

Safety experts recommend that the engines on Boeing's troubled 737 Max airplanes and some Airbus models be modified quickly to prevent smoke from filling the cockpit or cabin after a safety feature is activated following a bird strike.

Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know

The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.

Trump gives 36 countries Wednesday deadline to avoid travel ban

The Trump administration is giving the countries a deadline to improve their vetting of travel requirements or face a ban on their citizens visiting the U.S.

Northbound I-405 to close between Renton and Bellevue, WA, this weekend

Northbound I-405 between Renton and Bellevue will be closed this weekend, and officials are warning travelers to expect delays and seek alternative routes.

Lone survivor of Air India crash reportedly recalls "loud noise" after takeoff

A Boeing 787 carrying over 200 passengers crashed in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad five minutes after taking off on Thursday. Nearly everyone was killed.

What caused the deadly Air India plane crash: expert weighs in
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An Air India jet with at least 240 people on board crashed Thursday morning. Everyone on board was killed. Aviation expert John Nance joins Good Day Seattle to talk about what may have caused the crash.

Aviation expert's reaction to deadly Air India Boeing crash
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An Air India plane with at least 240 people on board has crashed in India and a city police commissioner said it appears no one survived the crash.

Fewer Americans want to visit Europe this summer, survey suggests

Only 33% of Americans plan to visit Europe this summer, a drop from 2024. Cost concerns and political unease appear to be driving the decline, as Chinese tourism surges in contrast.

Passengers stuck on 32-hour flight ended up back where they started: Reports

The flight made five stops to refuel, including a layover in Thessaloniki, Greece, where passengers had to allegedly pay for their own accommodations.

United Airlines disables Starlink on jets after cockpit-radio disruptions

United Airlines has disabled Starlink WiFi on some regional jets after pilots experienced static interference with air traffic control radios, raising concerns about Elon Musk’s growing role in U.S. infrastructure.

US Travel ban now in effect
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The Associated Press reported that President Donald Trump’s travel ban, which was signed last week, applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela who are outside the U.S. and don’t hold a valid visa.