Thanksgiving and holiday travel trends in 2024: What you need to know
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. airlines carried 853 million passengers in 2022, which was up from 658 million in 2021. The Sunday after Thanksgiving annually ranks as one the busiest and hectic days to fly in the entire year.
Airbnb names Tacoma, WA a top winter travel destination for 2024
According to the report, the city was called out for its enticing mix of waterfront views, outdoor activities and access to nearby mountains for winter sports.
Royal Caribbean is raising gratuity rates next month – here's what to know
The cruise line says the rate change will take effect on Nov. 1.
Icon of the Seas, world's largest cruise ship, sets sail: See inside
Icon of the Seas has 20 decks, 18 of which are accessible to guests, with 2,350 crew members, 2,805 staterooms and the capacity for 5,610 guests.
Need a vacation? Here are the destinations with the biggest airfare price drops
Several international beach destinations have seen big airfare price drops over the past year, according to a new report from the flight comparison site SkyScanner.
Boeing withdraws latest offer from machinists union
Boeing has withdrawn its latest offer and says it has no plans to work toward another one after a third round of talks with striking machinists fell flat.
Pilot dies aboard Turkish Airlines flight, forcing emergency landing in New York
A Turkish Airlines jetliner headed from Seattle to Istanbul made an emergency landing in New York on Wednesday after the captain died on board, an airline official said.
WA travelers scrambling to Miami before Hurricane Milton makes landfall
While many flights have been canceled to areas in Florida that are in the path of the storm, some Sea-Tac Airport flights to Miami were still heading out Tuesday.
Travel expert Rick Steves gives update on prostate cancer battle
In a Monday night post to social media, travel expert and guidebook author Rick Steves provided an update on his battle with prostate cancer.
Philippine Airlines to launch direct Manila to Seattle flights in October
Philippine Airlines is set to begin its first nonstop flights between Manila and Seattle this week.
Cruise ship finally sets sail on world voyage after 4-month delay
After a four-month delay in Belfast, cruise passengers aboard the Odyssey have finally begun their 3½-year around-the-world voyage.
2 passengers hurt in mid-air collision alert on United Airlines flight
The FAA is investigating a mid-air collision alert on a United Airlines flight that left two passengers hurt.
Five-hour flight to nowhere: American Airlines turns back with no clear reason
An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Seoul turned around five hours into the trip due to a maintenance issue, leaving passengers confused as the crew gave no immediate explanation.
Yelp's 20 most popular - and photographed - places in America
Yelp is celebrating 20 years of online reviews with a spotlight on its most beloved places.
WSDOT warns of 'Monster Weekend' of road closures in the Seattle area
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning drivers to prepare for what will be a monstrous weekend of construction closures in the Seattle area.