March 11 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 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.
March 10 Major airline suspends Abu Dhabi flights until end of year amid airspace 'uncertainty' UAE flights are suspended after British Airways, Lufthansa cancel service to Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid the latest Middle East tensions. Airports are restricting access.
March 10 Wealthy summer sanctuary limits tourists, hires patrol 'docents' to keep outsiders in check Nantucket's Sconset Bluff Walk faces new visitor restrictions after overtourism complaints. Officials approve recommending limited hours and a patrol system to manage crowds.
March 10 Diverted Southwest passengers hold hands up amid threat investigation A Southwest flight was diverted to Atlanta after a reported threat triggered a major law enforcement response. Reports say the incident stemmed from a passenger setting a phone alarm for Ramadan prayer time. No charges were filed.
March 10 Hidden hazard at popular national park sparks urgent safety warning for spring breakers The National Park Service warns of dangerous quicksand areas at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, spanning Arizona and Utah. Learn the warning signs.
March 10 DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays The DHS shutdown is causing massive airport delays, with wait times reaching 3.5 hours at some major hubs. Officers work without pay as funding lapse continues.
March 9 Shutdown sparks flight chaos as TSA lines spill into parking lots with 3-hour waits or longer Airport security lines reach 3.5 hours at major hubs as TSA staffing shortages cause massive delays and missed flights amid ongoing government shutdown.
March 9 Southwest flight diverted after passenger scare as security incidents rattle US airports Multiple airline security scares disrupted weekend travel across several airports, though authorities found no credible threats in any incidents.
March 9 DHS hammers Dems over airport security lines amid funding lapse The Department of Homeland Security blamed Democrats for long TSA security lines amid the funding lapse, calling for them to fund the department.
