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.

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.

Boeing machinists to hold another strike rally in WA
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Contract negotiations between Boeing and their machinist's union remain at a standstill as the strike enters its second month.

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
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Boeing has withdrawn its latest offer and says it has no plans to work toward another one after a third round of talks with striking machinists fell flat.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.

Harvest wine month in California
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The 2024 wine grape harvest is in full swing in California. That makes it a great destination for your next fall trip, with hotspots like Pas Robles in the heart of the state.

How remote workers in the US are taking 'quiet vacations'
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A growing trend is taking over the workplace. "Quiet vacationing" involves remote workers taking unauthorized time off from their jobs while still appearing to be on the clock.

Does Seattle need another commercial airport?
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The effort continues in researching to build another airport in the greater Seattle area.

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.

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.