Dollywood crowned 'favorite theme park' again in 2024
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee earned the title of "favorite theme park" yet again in 2024 in the National Amusement Park Historical Association's yearly survey.
Disney World makes summer visits easier for families with new ways to escape the heat
"Cool Kid Summer" at Walt Disney World highlights limited-time offerings to improve comfortability during visits when weather can be extreme.
Southwest Airlines ends era of free checked bags as profit pressures mount
Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags, breaking from its long-standing policy, and launching a basic fare to enhance profitability and customer reach.
Southwest Airlines risks losing customers over new bag policy, expert says
Southwest Airlines is ending its two bags fly free policy for every traveler on May 28
Transportation Dept offers air traffic controllers 20% bonus to delay retirement as staffing crisis deepens
Amid air traffic control shortages, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy outlines plans to retain experienced staff, hire new controllers, and improve training at the FAA Academy.
Memorial Day travelers face flight delays across multiple US airports due to weather
The FAA reports Memorial Day flight delays at Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and San Francisco airports due to weather. Newark continues struggles amid construction.
Passenger experiencing medical crisis attempts to open plane door mid-flight to Houston
A passenger's attempt to open an emergency exit forced a Houston-bound plane to divert to Seattle, where police responded to the incident.
Passenger attempts to open plane door mid-flight while experiencing in medical crisis
A plane bound for Houston was diverted to Seattle after a passenger allegedly attempted to open an emergency exit mid-flight. (via KRIV)
Dem lawmakers demand DOJ to not let Boeing escape criminal prosecution related to fatal 737 MAX crashes
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal urged the DOJ to criminally prosecute Boeing in a fraud case over two deadly 737 MAX crashes.
Gas prices hit 4-year low ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Gas prices are falling to a four-year low as Americans prepare for Memorial Day weekend. AAA estimated that there will be 45.1 million travelers, of which 39.4 million will drive.
Supersonic flight ban is one of the 'stupidest regulations ever,' CEO says
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl discusses the push to repeal the ban on supersonic flights in the U.S. on 'Making Money.'
Wildly popular gas station Buc-ee's to open first-ever locations in new states this summer
Buc-ee's, known for its massive gas stations, fresh food and immaculate restrooms, is set to open its very first locations in Virginia and Mississippi.
Chaos at Newark airport is a 'proxy for what's going on everywhere around the world': Real SLX founder
Real SLX founder and Chairman Kenny Dichter breaks down the impact on private aviation amid airport chaos and tariffs as well as an outlook on the industry.
Universal Epic Universe opens in Florida: Take an inside look
Universal Epic Universe opens in Florida, featuring five themed worlds, cutting-edge technology and unique culinary experiences, posing a challenge to Disney.
Universal Epic Universe sous chef discusses creating Isle of Berk menu
Newest Universal theme park chef discusses the menu offerings ahead of the grand opening.
Universal Epic Universe takes attractions to a whole new level
Ryan Paul, manager of ride and show engineering at Universal Creative, discusses the difference between Universal Epic Universe and other parks.
Passenger jet aborted takeoff to avoid crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Federal officials are investigating after a Republic Airways jet was forced to abort its takeoff to avoid a collision with a United Airlines plane at LaGuardia Airport.
Hawaiian Airlines days into new policy that could cause travelers to lose out on money
Hawaiian Airlines began implementing no-show policy on May 15, causing passengers to forfeit miles or money used to book tickets for flights not boarded.
'Romantic' or real? Lighter-than-air zeppelin travel may just make it off the ground, if the market agrees
In an era of “green" gimmicks and sky-high risk, author John J. Geoghegan says only capitalism can determine if lighter-than-air travel has legs.
Lighter-than-air travel expert sets the record straight on the Hindenburg disaster: 'Everything we know is wrong'
John J. Geoghegan, author of "When Giants Ruled the Sky: The Brief Reign and Tragic Demise of the American Rigid Airship," gives a glimpse into the dazzling and glamorous golden age of zeppelin travel. (Credit: John J. Geoghegan-Author via YouTube)