AAA: Seattle will be second most popular Memorial Day destination

AAA announced on Tuesday that 39.2 million Americans will travel over the Memorial Day holiday weekend and one of the top destinations is Seattle. 

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.

REAL ID deadline for air travel just 1 year away

If you are planning on flying domestically in a year’s time, you will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license.

Delta to pay flight attendants during boarding

Delta Air Lines, which has narrowly fought off several attempts to unionize its flight attendants, will begin paying cabin crews during boarding starting June 2 on all flights. Currently, pay for flight attendants starts when all the passengers are seated and the plane’s doors close.

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.

US passport applicants can select 'X' gender starting Monday

U.S. passport applicants can now select male, female, or unspecified or another gender identity (“X”) as their gender marker starting Monday.

FAA seeks biggest fines yet against 2 unruly passengers

The FAA said it proposed a civil penalty of $81,950 against a passenger who struck a flight attendant on the head, and a $77,272 fine against a woman who tried to open a cabin door during a flight.

American Airlines to resume alcohol sales on certain flights in April

American Airlines paused the sale of alcohol on flights when the COVID-19 pandemic began and will "slowly reintroduce its buy-on-board" program in April.

Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO says

Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.

SEA unveils new International Arrivals Facility

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport revealed its new International Arrivals Facility on Thursday morning. 

US to move faster to address unfair, deceptive airline consumer practices

The department is planning on creating more regulations regarding refunds, baggage costs and other fees, and this rule will ensure the policies are enacted in a more timely manner.