January 25, 2019 Airlines, flight attendants' union urge government to reopen amid 'escalating impact' of shutdown United and American Airlines are asking the government to reopen to prevent 'escalating impact' of shutdown.
January 24, 2019 Unions representing air traffic controllers, pilots and flight attendants express 'growing concern' for safety amid shutdown “In our risk averse industry, we cannot even calculate the level of risk currently at play," the unions wrote.
January 16, 2019 TSA says security wait times are 'within normal' range in latest statement On Wednesday, the TSA reported that “overall, passengers waited less than 30 minutes” on Jan. 15.
January 15, 2019 TSA says majority of passengers experiencing average wait times, only some experiencing times 'longer than usual' The TSA’s press release, issued Tuesday, comes amid reports of passengers experiencing long lines and hectic crowds.
January 7, 2019 TSA says screening times haven't slowed significantly despite travelers claiming 'nightmare' crowds and long lines amid government shutdown "99.8 [percent] of travelers waited less than 30 minutes," the TSA said of Sunday's screening traffic.
January 5, 2019 Tourist deaths in Costa Rica jeopardize 'safe' destination reputation The Central American country has been rocked with crime in the past year, and a spike in killings and fatal accidents involving foreigners have threatened Costa Rica’s reputation as one of the safest countries in the region for tourists.
January 3, 2019 State Department issues new China travel warning The State Department issued an updated travel advisory for China Thursday, warning Americans to "Exercise increased caution ... due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws as well as special restrictions on dual U.S.-Chinese nationals."
December 11, 2018 Airlines required to reveal number of wheelchairs they lose or damage, new law mandates U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth helped pass legislation to speed up this new federal law.
December 9, 2018 Taxi driver returns $10,000 after tourist accidentally forgets it in car A good trip can turn into a disaster with one simple stroke of bad luck.
November 10, 2018 Florida woman and son drift miles away from shore on inflatable swan: 'This could have ended so much worse’ A Florida mother recently recalled a terrifying experience of floating several miles offshore while on a huge inflatable swan with her 7-year-old son.
