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March 24, 2026

American officials issue 'worldwide caution' advisory for travelers amid global conflict

The State Department issued a "worldwide caution" alert warning Americans abroad about Iran-linked threats, urging heightened caution in the Middle East.

March 21, 2026

Air travelers are hacking TSA lines during hours-long major airport waits

As TSA workers face empty paychecks and lines stretch past 2.5 hours, travelers are turning to TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for faster security screening.

March 19, 2026

Major city hikes hotel tax to nearly 20% as tourism bosses eye future events

Chicago has raised the tourist tax on downtown hotels to 19% to boost tourism marketing efforts. A new district will fund Choose Chicago campaigns and events.

March 18, 2026

Major cruise line cancels planned sailings, upending vacations: 'Definitely a disappointment'

Carnival cruise line canceled 11 fall 2026 sailings on Carnival Firenze from Long Beach. Affected passengers were offered full refunds or rebooking options.

March 15, 2026

Bedbug nightmare spreading across South as cases surge in multiple states

Spring break travelers face rising bedbug risks in Southern states. Reports show infestations are increasing in budget accommodations across the region.

March 13, 2026

Fingerprint and photo scans to be fully enforced for American travelers headed to one continent

Starting April 10, American travelers to Europe must provide fingerprint scans and photos at borders. France, Italy, UK and 26 other countries are implementing the system.

March 13, 2026

'Worst plane ride': Airline passenger claims she was repeatedly shoved for reclining her seat

A flight passenger who reclined her seat on a plane was aggressively shoved and jolted by the person behind her, according to her viral TikTok video. Others weighed in.

March 11, 2026

Homeland Security reactivates major Global Entry program for travelers amid shutdown

The Global Entry program resumes amid government shutdown as spring break travelers face massive airport delays and reported 3.5-hour wait times at major hubs.

March 11, 2026

Airlines may cut flight schedules as Iran tensions drive up fuel costs, experts warn

The Iran conflict is threatening to drive up airfares as fuel costs surge. Travel experts urge booking spring and summer trips early while fares remain affordable.

March 11, 2026

Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected

Study finds passports carry far more bacteria than shoes or phones do during travel. The lab experiment revealed surprising hygiene risks in common travel items.