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September 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Boy dies after falling from cruise ship balcony

The 12-year-old died Sunday aboard Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. It was en route to Galveston, Texas, at the end of a weeklong cruise.
September 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM
VIDEO: Boy dies after falling from cruise ship balcony
September 11, 2024 at 10:21 PM

TSA weighs in on viral airport tray trend

A social media trend has travelers snapping photos of their artfully arranged TSA bins and sharing their airport tray aesthetics.
September 11, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Tulsa International Airport participates in the viral airport tray trend.
September 11, 2024 at 12:28 AM

Delta flight clips another plane on taxiway, knocks off smaller plane's tail

A plane clipped a second plane on a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday morning, tearing the tail off the smaller plane.
September 11, 2024 at 12:28 AM
An airplane with a damaged tail section is seen on the tarmac after a collision at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Sept. 10, 2024, in Atlanta.
September 6, 2024 at 10:13 PM

Mark your calendar for these dates to book holiday travel, other tools to save

Google released new data for the 2024 holiday travel season with insights on the best times to book, destinations and tools to help save.
September 6, 2024 at 10:13 PM
An Airbus A320-211 operated by Delta Airlines takes off from JFK Airport in New York City, Aug. 24, 2019.
September 3, 2024 at 5:39 PM

Passengers on 3-year cruise speak out as ship remains stuck in harbor

The Villa Vie Odyssey is now three months past its original launch date.
September 3, 2024 at 5:39 PM
The Odyssey, a U.S. cruise liner operated by Villa Vie Residences docked at Harland & Wolf ship repair facility in Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland, Aug. 30, 2024.
September 3, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Labor Day hotel strikes reflect the frustrations of a workforce largely made up of women of color

More than 10,000 workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike after choosing Labor Day weekend to amplify their demands for higher pay, fairer workloads and the reversal of COVID-era cuts
September 3, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Hotel workers picket outside the Westin St. Francis Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)
September 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM

3-year cruise stuck in harbor months after it was scheduled to set sail

A cruise that promised three years at sea is stuck in the harbor months after it was scheduled to set sail. ABC News' Trevor Ault reports.
September 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM
VIDEO: 3-year cruise stuck in harbor months after it was scheduled to set sail
September 2, 2024 at 2:45 PM

How to manage unexpected travel fees

"GMA" looks at the skyrocketing costs of travel and how to manage them, including unexpected hotel parking fees.
September 2, 2024 at 2:45 PM
VIDEO: How to manage unexpected travel fees
September 2, 2024 at 12:56 AM

Millions of Americans on the move for Labor Day amid severe storms

This Labor Day travel weekend is expected to be the busiest on record, with TSA estimated to screen 17 million passengers.
September 2, 2024 at 12:56 AM
VIDEO: Millions of Americans on the move for Labor Day amid severe storms
September 1, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Storms may disrupt holiday travel in US northeast

Some areas may face storm surges and potential travel disruptions.
September 1, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Fairgoers walk during a severe weather warning at the Minnesota State Fair, on Aug. 29, 2024, in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.
August 31, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Fall travel deals you can snag

Travel expert Katy Nastro provides the latest tips and tricks to snag travel deals.
August 31, 2024 at 9:09 PM
VIDEO: Fall travel deals you can snag
August 31, 2024 at 3:23 PM

How to beat the traffic this Labor Day weekend

ABC’s Alexis Christoforous joins GMA to give the best tips on what times to drive to beat Labor Day traffic.
August 31, 2024 at 3:23 PM
VIDEO: How to beat the traffic this Labor Day weekend
August 31, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Storms loom over Labor Day travel rush

Labor Day weekend is suspected to be the busiest on record, with the TSA expecting to screen more than 17 million passengers.
August 31, 2024 at 3:23 PM
VIDEO: Storms loom over Labor Day travel rush
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 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
1 month ago

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.
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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.
1 month ago
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.
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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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Woman makes thousands in travel vouchers after getting ‘stuck’ in Italy
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Susan Berry documented her extended Italy trip thanks to accepting American Airlines travel vouchers.
1 month ago

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

The woman, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The woman, believed to be about 40, was pronounced dead at the scene.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Travel chaos after weather causes thousands of flight delays and cancellations
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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
1 month ago

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
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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.
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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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Passenger receives large fine after in-flight incident
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
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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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: At least 9 injured, 100s evacuated from JFK airport after escalator fire
2 months ago

Airline nightmare affects travelers

Patrick Flanagan explains his time stranded at the airport for 12 hours.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Airline nightmare affects travelers
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Travel nightmare for Delta passengers days after software meltdown
2 months 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.
2 months 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.