Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East

Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.

Rainbow Bridge car explosion leaves 2 dead, officials say no sign of terrorism

Authorities say there is no indication of a terrorist attack in the vehicle crash and explosion that left two people dead at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge.

Flying for Thanksgiving? Here are travel tips from an airline pilot

Flights can be significantly impacted this holiday season by delays, a shortage of pilots and airline staff and a powerful cross-country storm.

Frontier Airlines drops price for 'all-you-can-fly' annual pass

For those with flexibility in their travel plans, pass holders of this deal pay one cent in airfare plus applicable taxes and fees at the time of booking.

Carnival Glory cruise ship passenger vanishes, Coast Guard searching Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a passenger who went missing while traveling aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Tuesday.

Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park

A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.

Spirit Airlines cancels dozen of flights over 'necessary' inspections, expects to last for days

The budget airlines said the cancellation of approximately 100 flights is being taken out of "an abundance of caution," and said the impact on its network is expected to last for several days.

Israeli tourists killed in Egypt, US embassy has security message for Americans traveling there

The U.S. embassy in Cairo shared a security message for Americans in Egypt after an Egyptian policeman is said to have opened fire on Israeli tourists Sunday, killing two and a tour guide.

Suspicious skull found in luggage prompts security scare at Utah airport

In a pre-Halloween surprise at Salt Lake City International Airport, TSA officials were spooked when a passenger's checked luggage revealed a skull, prompting a two-hour suspension of baggage screening.

Detroit Metro Airport ranked best in passenger satisfaction

Passengers at Detroit Metro tend to be satisfied with their travels through the airport, according to a J.D. Power study. DTW was ranked first in customer satisfaction on this year's list evaluating North American Airports.

Free access to national parks this weekend in celebration of National Public Lands Day!

This weekend marks a special opportunity for U.S. residents to explore the country's national parks at no cost, as part of the National Park Service's series of fee-free days.

Cruise ship in Greenland freed after running aground

Before the cruise ship was freed, authorities reported that three passengers had COVID-19.