Flying taxis could soon take flight as FAA green-lights tests in 26 states

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing new advanced air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states.

DHS shutdown impacts air travel across the country
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People across the U.S. are bracing for long TSA lines as the DHS shutdown will likely stretch into spring break.

No pay for TSA workers, but SEA wait times remain short

As the partial government shutdown continues, leaving TSA workers unpaid, some security lines across the U.S. stretched two to three hours long. In Seattle though, they were 10 minutes.

Rat poison, a beekeeper suit, and a meteorite: The strangest finds in this year's Unclaimed Baggage report

A $43,400 pair of diamond earrings, samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex watch, gold-plated golf clubs, and even a beekeeper suit are among the standout items found in orphaned luggage, according to the latest Unclaimed Baggage report.

American Airlines becomes first US first carrier to restore  Venezuela flights since 2019 shutdown

American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.

Refusing to wear headphones could get you kicked off United flights

United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.

Seattle man stuck in Doha, Qatar during airstrikes

A Seattle man is among thousands of American travelers stranded in Doha, Qatar, following the closure of regional airspace due to U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran.

Seattle man stuck in Doha, Qatar during strikes
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A Seattle man who who is one of of thousands of Americans stuck in the Middle East is trying to get home. 

U.S. flights canceled from Middle East
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Across the world, hundreds of thousands of traelers are stranded or rerouted after the attack on Iran closed some air spaces. 

Mexico unrest sparks spring break shakeups at last minute as travelers scramble and pivot

Spring break travelers are changing their vacation plans based on Mexico violence concerns. Travel advisors recommend Caribbean alternatives amid Puerto Vallarta security concerns.

Seattle traveler describes shelter-in-place in Puerto Vallarta

A Seattle woman described seeing smoke rising in the distance and helicopters flying overhead as she sheltered-in-place at her Puerto Vallarta hotel.

America 250: Greyhound launches travel hub with themed itineraries for travel to celebrations across US

As we get closer to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Greyhound is making it easier to help those living in rural areas or without a vehicle to take part in celebrations across the country.

WA dad says daughter is 'hiding' in Puerto Vallarta amid unrest

As the destruction raged on in Puerto Vallarta on Sunday, a worried father got a text message saying his daughter was hiding in the heart of the chaos. 

The cheapest day to fly just changed, and it's not Sunday like everyone thought

Booking flights six months early no longer saves money, as new data shows this day of the week is the cheapest day to book and fly, saving up to 8% on total airfare costs.