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August 31, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Traveling over Labor Day weekend? Have a back-up plan for cancellations and delays

Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the season’s unofficial start: by traveling
August 31, 2024 at 12:14 AM
People sit on the beach, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Dennis Port, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
August 30, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Friday expected to be busiest travel day for holiday weekend

The TSA is expected to screen 2.86 million passengers Friday with the morning being the busiest for air travelers and this afternoon into the evening for those driving to their destination.
August 30, 2024 at 1:15 PM
VIDEO: Friday expected to be busiest travel day for holiday weekend
August 30, 2024 at 12:41 PM

Labor Day traffic and travel: Best and worst times to drive and fly

Millions of Americans are gearing up to head to the airport or hit the highway for the last long weekend of summer.
August 30, 2024 at 12:41 PM
What to know about Labor Day weekend travel.
August 30, 2024 at 12:29 AM

Airports brace for record-breaking Labor Day traffic

The FAA says more than 52,000 flights are scheduled to take off on Thursday alone. Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth and Atlanta are expected to be the busiest airports.
August 30, 2024 at 12:29 AM
VIDEO: Airports brace for record-breaking Labor Day traffic
August 29, 2024 at 1:52 PM

Travel forecast ahead of Labor Day weekend

The TSA is expected to screen over 17 million passengers from Thursday through next Wednesday as Thursday is set to be the busiest with over 52,000 flights scheduled.
August 29, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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August 28, 2024 at 9:20 PM

What is a crew appreciation fee? Why 1 major cruise line is raising the price

Princess Cruises has various options for how to pay or adjust its Crew Appreciation fees that must be paid before disembarkment.
August 28, 2024 at 9:20 PM
In this March 15, 2024, file photo, the Sun Princess moored in the town of Kusadasi, Turkey.
August 28, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Disney Cruise Lines unveils Disney Destiny

The new cruise ship will sail to the Bahamas and the western Caribbean with decor inspired by Disney heroes and villains.
August 28, 2024 at 3:03 PM
VIDEO: Disney Cruise Lines unveils Disney Destiny
August 28, 2024 at 2:19 PM

1st look at Disney Destiny heroes and villains-inspired cruise ship

The new Disney Destiny cruise ship will make its maiden voyage in late 2025 with decor inspired by Disney heroes and villains.
August 28, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Guests will experience “Disney Seas the Adventure," an original musical spectacular that features beloved characters from Disney and Pixar stories alongside rousing renditions of iconic Disney songs, on board Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Destiny.
August 26, 2024 at 7:38 PM

Best and worst days and times to travel

The Transportation Security Administration anticipates Aug. 30 will be its peak travel day during Labor Day weekend.
August 26, 2024 at 7:38 PM
The Transportation Security Administration anticipates Aug. 30 will be its peak travel day during Labor Day weekend.
August 24, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Everything you need to know for your next fall getaway

ABC News' Alexis Christoforous is back with the hot destinations to travel to in fall.
August 24, 2024 at 3:33 PM
VIDEO: Everything you need to know for your next fall getaway
August 23, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Experts say travel insurance is crucial: Here's how it actually works

Whether illness or weather derails your plans, trip insurance policies can cover a range of issues.
August 23, 2024 at 3:51 PM
A United Airlines flight information board shows multiple canceled flights in Terminal 1 of O'Hare Airport, Jan. 12, 2024, in Chicago.
August 21, 2024 at 7:40 PM

What's next for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines merger, how it may impact customers

Alaska Airlines is looking to make its second acquisition in under a decade, this time with Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion.
August 21, 2024 at 7:40 PM
A Hawaiian Airlines airplane takes off near an Alaska Airlines airplane at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Dec. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles.
August 19, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Soak up the final days of summer with these travel deals

ABC News’ Victor Oquendo shares the last-minute deals you can scoop up ahead of Labor Day, from the sea to the sky.
August 19, 2024 at 3:27 PM
VIDEO: Soak up the final days of summer with these travel deals
August 19, 2024 at 9:58 AM

A look at the chaos of 'overtourism' in the summer of 2024

To be visited during the summer of “overtourism” in 2024 means traffic jams, water problems and high housing prices
August 19, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Tourists queue to visit the interior of the 19th century Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
August 18, 2024 at 4:52 PM

Deadly rip current risk and beach closures along the East Coast

The entire East Coast from Florida to Maine is under a high risk for rip currents on Sunday as Ernesto churns in the Atlantic.
August 18, 2024 at 4:52 PM
VIDEO: Deadly rip current risk and beach closures along the East Coast
August 18, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Tips to secure your next vacation

Even as summer starts to wind down, it’s not too late to book an end-of-summer vacation. Going.com’s Katy Nastro shares some tips to book that last-minute vacation and looking ahead for the holidays.
August 18, 2024 at 4:34 PM
VIDEO: Tips to secure your next vacation
August 17, 2024 at 9:13 PM

Expert-approved tips and products for stress-free travel with children

Explore More Family Travel, a luxury travel agency, shared tips for traveling with kids.
August 17, 2024 at 9:13 PM
August 16, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Delta reviewing how a man was able to follow a family onto the wrong plane

Delta Air Lines said its reviewing an incident when a man ticketed for a different flight was able to make it on a different aircraft.
August 16, 2024 at 2:22 PM
The Delta logo on a seat on a Bombardier CRJ-900 plane during a flight departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, Dec. 19, 2023.
August 9, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Woman makes thousands in travel vouchers after getting ‘stuck’ in Italy

Susan Berry says she has received upwards of $3,600 in vouchers after volunteering to be bumped when three American Airlines flights home from Italy were oversold.
August 9, 2024 at 2:57 PM
VIDEO: Woman makes thousands in travel vouchers after getting ‘stuck’ in Italy
August 9, 2024 at 1:37 PM

How travel vouchers extended Italy trip for 1 American Airlines passenger

An American Airlines passenger accepted multiple travel vouchers after an overbooked flight to extend her trip.
August 9, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Susan Berry documented her extended Italy trip thanks to accepting American Airlines travel vouchers.
August 8, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Woman dies after getting caught in baggage carousel at Chicago O'Hare

The woman, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene.
August 8, 2024 at 11:59 PM
The woman, believed to be about 40, was pronounced dead at the scene.
August 7, 2024 at 1:43 PM

Travel chaos after weather causes thousands of flight delays and cancellations

More than 6,000 flights have been canceled and more than 26,000 flights delayed across the country since Sunday.
August 7, 2024 at 1:43 PM
VIDEO: Travel chaos after weather causes thousands of flight delays and cancellations
August 6, 2024 at 2:32 PM

Thousands of flights delayed or canceled as Debby rolls in

Over 67,000 flights have been canceled or delayed since Sunday as travelers deal with the ripple effects from Tropical Storm Debby and a series of scattered storms across the Midwest and Northeast.
August 6, 2024 at 2:32 PM
VIDEO: Thousands of flights delayed or canceled as Debby rolls in
1 month ago

Hurricane Debby causes travel chaos

Thousands of flights have already been delayed or canceled due to the hurricane and many cruise ships are rerouting due to the storm’s path through Florida.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Hurricane Debby causes travel chaos
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Travelers already feeling the impacts of Debby

ABC News reporter Morgan Norwood breaks down the latest conditions for travelers, with many already feeling the impact of Debby.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Travelers already feeling the impacts of Debby
1 month ago

Travel rewards scam warning

There are more reports of hackers are trying to steal from unsuspecting travelers.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Travel rewards scam warning
1 month ago

2024 travel trend: 'Coolcations'

ABC News' Janine Elliot explains why more vacationers are headed to cooler climates this summer.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 2024 travel trend: 'Coolcations'
1 month ago

Spirit Airlines adapts to stay afloat: What to know about new changes

Spirit Airlines announced new fare classes and perks for passengers including bigger seats, free drinks and priority check-in lanes.
1 month ago
A Spirit Airlines commercial airliner flies after taking off from Las Vegas International Airport, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas.
1 month ago

Delta reportedly seeking potential damages from CrowdStrike, Microsoft

Delta Air Lines has reportedly hired prominent litigator David Boies to help seek damages against Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
1 month ago
A Delta Air Lines 767 airplane takes off in Frankfurt, Germany.
1 month ago

Holland America adds celestial cruises for solar eclipse, northern lights and more

A new slate of Holland America cruises to Europe will offer viewings of the northern lights, a total solar eclipse or a summer solstice above the Arctic Circle.
1 month ago
Passengers gather to watch the total solar eclipse onboard the Indonesian cruise ship KM Kelud near the island of Belitung in Indonesia, March 9, 2016.
1 month ago

Passenger receives large fine after in-flight incident

Criminal trial attorney Sara Azari joins ABC News Live with her client Vahe to discuss his in-flight incident and subsequent fine from the FAA.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Passenger receives large fine after in-flight incident
1 month ago

Paris has fewer Olympic tourists than expected: Check out last-minute travel deals

With fewer visitors than Paris first predicted, there are still some travel deals available for the Olympics host city.
1 month ago
Pedestrians and traffic move along the Champs Elysees past the Arc de Triumph ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 25, 2024, in Paris.
1 month ago

Southwest Airlines does away with open seating, biggest change in 53 years

Southwest Airlines is moving from its famously open seating to assigned seats, adding a premium cabin with more legroom and adding redeye flights.
1 month ago
People line up based on boarding group numbers to board a Southwest Airlines flight at Oakland International Airport (OAK), Jan. 5, 2020, in Oakland, Calif.
1 month ago

At least 9 injured, 100s evacuated from JFK airport after escalator fire

Several people were taken to the hospital after an escalator fire at New York's JFK International Airport on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey told ABC News.
1 month ago
VIDEO: At least 9 injured, 100s evacuated from JFK airport after escalator fire
1 month ago

Airline nightmare affects travelers

Patrick Flanagan explains his time stranded at the airport for 12 hours.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Airline nightmare affects travelers
1 month ago

Frustrated Delta passengers speak out as DOT launches investigation

Families speak out amid continued air travel chaos with Delta Air Lines, now being investigated by the Transportation Department.
1 month ago
Travelers wait in line, as a flight board shows delays, on the check-in floor of the Delta Air Lines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 23, 2024 in Los Angeles.
1 month ago

Travel nightmare for Delta passengers days after software meltdown

The major Delta flight disruptions are now in their sixth day, leaving many passengers stranded at airports. The airline issued an apology Wednesday morning.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Travel nightmare for Delta passengers days after software meltdown
1 month ago

State of cruises and overtourism as Barcelona plans to increase visitor fees

As the mayor of Barcelona announced plans to raise the tourist tax for cruise ship passengers, industry leaders in the U.S. explain their stance.
1 month ago
The Costa Smeralda ship, of Costa Cruises company, is docked at the Barcelona Cruise Terminal of the Port of Barcelona on June 12, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
1 month ago

DOT to investigate Delta after CrowdStrike flight disruptions

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the investigation on Tuesday.
1 month ago
A Delta Air Lines jet leaves the gate, July 19, 2024, at Logan International Airport in Boston.
1 month ago

What to do if your flight is canceled

ABC News’ Gio Benitez breaks down what rights passengers have if an airline cancels or delays their flight.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What to do if your flight is canceled
1 month ago

Airlines struggle to recover days after CrowdStrike outage

It’s been five days since the global tech outage affected most U.S. airlines, but Delta has struggled to get back on track, with nearly 1,100 cancellations on Monday alone.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Airlines struggle to recover days after CrowdStrike outage
1 month ago

Delta struggles to resume flights as normal after global tech outage

Delta Air Lines CEO responded to backlash from customers and spoke with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about passenger protection rights.
1 month ago
Delta passengers line up to talk with ticketing agents after cancelled and delayed flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
1 month ago

Travel disruptions linger following global IT outage

The outage caused nearly 13,000 flights to be delayed and more than 3,400 canceled on Friday in the U.S. alone.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Travel disruptions linger following global IT outage
1 month ago

GMA Adventure: Portugal

GMA anchor Robin Roberts explores Portugal’s most astonishing places – the castles, the beaches and meets Americans who’ve made this popular vacation destination home.
1 month ago
VIDEO: GMA Adventure: Portugal
1 month ago

Travel deals and what is shoulder season?

Travel expert and Going spokesperson Katy Nastro is here with tips on putting together a terrific trip at a great price.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Travel deals and what is shoulder season?
1 month ago

Timelapse shows drop in US air travel amid wave of early morning IT outages

A timelapse shows passenger flights across the U.S. from midnight to 10 a.m. ET on Friday as a wave of IT outages swept the globe, causing thousands of flight cancellations.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Timelapse shows drop in US air travel amid wave of early morning IT outages
1 month ago

Flying amid CrowdStrike outage: What to expect next and tips to navigate travel chaos

Travel experts share insights to navigate air travel delays and best next steps following the CrowdStrike IT outage.
1 month ago
Thomas and Narissa Rahn and their children Jaidon, left, and Jaxon, of El Paso, Texas, wait in line at the Delta terminal after their flight was cancelled, July 19, 2024, at Logan International Airport in Boston.
1 month ago

Family speaks out after getting stranded in Alaska mid-cruise

A family that missed rejoining their cruise ship in Ketchikan, Alaska speaks out about their experience after getting stranded.
1 month ago
The Norwegian Encore is docked at downtown Juneau, Alaska, Oct. 18, 2022.
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How these cruise passengers missed boarding, got stranded in Africa

Norwegian Cruise Line passengers traveling from Cape Town to Barcelona were stranded in West Africa after the group of travelers missed the boarding time at port.
1 month ago
In this March 22, 2022 file photo, the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship is seen in San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
1 month ago

Last-minute summer travel tips

Condé Nast Traveler's Executive Editor Erin Florio shares last-minute summer travel and hotel hacks.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Last-minute summer travel tips