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NJ Transit, Amtrak Riders Face Commuting Woes During Bridge Project

Rail service disruptions expected for a month as work on new Portal North Bridge progresses

Portal Bridge Overhaul Begins, Causing Delays for NJ Transit and Amtrak Riders

Month-long construction project to transform century-old bridge will snarl commutes until mid-March.

Nashville International Airport Adds New Nonstop Routes

Passenger demand drives expansion of BNA's nonstop network

NJ Transit Blames Union Contract for Train Cancellations on First Day of Cutover Schedule

Most New York-bound NJ Transit trains will stop in Hoboken for the next month, but several were cancelled Sunday.

Airline Honors Veteran on First Vietnam Visit Since POW Imprisonment

U.S. Air Force veteran Bob Jeffrey returns to Vietnam for the first time since his release as a POW, culminating in an emotional flight home where he was recognized by the airline crew.

Major U.S. Airports Ranked by Affordability

New study finds wide disparities in average domestic airfares across the country

TSA Agents Work Without Pay as Homeland Security Funding Stalls

Travelers face potential delays as shutdown impacts airport security

TSA Agents Work Without Pay as Another Shutdown Hits US Airports

Travel industry groups warn of potential disruptions to air travel ahead of busy spring break season

Homeland Security Shutdown Threatens Travel Chaos

TSA officers expected to work without pay as lawmakers fail to reach DHS funding deal

Emirates Expands Premium Economy Across Global Network

Airline completes A380 retrofits and deploys new Premium Economy cabins on key routes to Europe and North America.

DFW Airport Unveils $800M Expansion Plans

New international terminal and Skylink Station highlight major infrastructure upgrades.

Portal Bridge Transfer Brings Major Changes for NJ Transit and Amtrak Riders

Commuters face schedule changes, slower and more crowded trains during 4-week construction project.

American Airlines Launches Nonstop Flights to Tiny Bahamas Island Bimini

New 52-minute flights from Miami open up quick Caribbean getaways to this fishing, diving, and beach destination.

Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards Program Gets Mixed Reviews from Frequent Flyers

Travelers weigh in on the new loyalty program, with concerns about high costs and operational issues.

Shutdown Leaves TSA Staff Unpaid, Travel Delays Loom

Lawmakers remain deadlocked as DHS funding lapses, requiring TSA officers to work without pay

Canadian Airline Cancels All Florida Summer Flights

Air Transat cites resource management as reason for dropping service to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.

British Airways Crew Sickened After Consuming Marijuana Gummies

Three cabin crew members reportedly ate THC-infused gummies given to them by a passenger.

Airplane Window Shade Etiquette: To Open or Not to Open?

Exploring the social dynamics and personal preferences around window shade usage on daytime flights.

Plane Crash Kills 4 Near Steamboat Springs

Single-engine aircraft crashed near Steamboat Springs airport in remote location

Delta Expands Hawaii Flights from Boston and Minneapolis

New nonstop routes and increased frequency offer more options for East Coast and Midwest travelers.

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