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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 11, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Summer tourists flock to boardwalks and piers while sticking to their budgets

Small businesses along popular vacation destinations like boardwalks and piers in the U.S. say the number of tourists flocking to the waterfront is back to normal, meaning pre-2020 levels
August 11, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Visitors stroll past arcades on the boardwalk in Wildwood, N.J., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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
August 6, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Part of Frankfurt Airport's power supply cut overnight by a dormouse, limited effect

Officials say part of Frankfurt Airport's power supply was cut off for several hours during the night after a dormouse caused a short-circuit at an electricity substation
August 6, 2024 at 11:31 AM
FILE - Aircrafts roll over a runway at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, after sunset on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)
August 5, 2024 at 1:09 PM

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.
August 5, 2024 at 1:09 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Debby causes travel chaos
August 5, 2024 at 12:59 AM

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.
August 5, 2024 at 12:59 AM
VIDEO: Travelers already feeling the impacts of Debby
August 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Travel rewards scam warning

There are more reports of hackers are trying to steal from unsuspecting travelers.
August 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM
VIDEO: Travel rewards scam warning
August 2, 2024 at 8:42 PM

2024 travel trend: 'Coolcations'

ABC News' Janine Elliot explains why more vacationers are headed to cooler climates this summer.
August 2, 2024 at 8:42 PM
VIDEO: 2024 travel trend: 'Coolcations'
July 31, 2024 at 3:02 PM

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.
July 31, 2024 at 3:02 PM
A Spirit Airlines commercial airliner flies after taking off from Las Vegas International Airport, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas.
July 30, 2024 at 6:34 PM

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.
July 30, 2024 at 6:34 PM
A Delta Air Lines 767 airplane takes off in Frankfurt, Germany.
July 29, 2024 at 6:41 PM

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.
July 29, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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.
July 27, 2024 at 7:59 PM

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.
July 27, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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.
1 month ago

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
1 month ago

Travel expert unpacks Olympics-related financial losses, tourism slump in Paris

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are impacting airline earnings, but as tourists avoid the host nation now, travel experts predict possible deals afterwards.
1 month ago
This photograph shows the Olympic Rings on the Eiffel Tower ahead of the traditional fireworks marking the annual Bastille Day in Paris, on July 14, 2024.
1 month ago

Fans flock to Las Vegas Mirage casino before closing

The famed hotel and casino is closing its doors for good this week, but before the final cards are dealt, it is handing out more than $1 million in unclaimed cash winnings.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Fans flock to Las Vegas Mirage casino before closing
1 month ago

Final bets placed at The Mirage as the house doles out $1.6M ahead of closing

There's a betting bonanza at The Mirage Hotel and Casino happening now before the iconic Las Vegas property closes permanently.
1 month ago
General views of The Mirage hotel and casino on April 15, 2024 in Las Vegas.
1 month ago

How to pack for your summer vacation like a pro

Lisa Adams, the founder of LA Closet Design, is here with some packing tips for heading to the beach, camping or a summer getaway.
1 month ago
VIDEO: How to pack for your summer vacation like a pro
1 month ago

Growing trend of mystery travel: Why people are opting for unknown destinations

Would you take a trip without knowing the destination? A new mystery travel trend is about doing just that. Here's how it works.
1 month ago
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Alaska tourist spot weighs cruise ship ban

One hot spot is looking at a partial ban on cruise ships as tourists overtake the city as other popular vacation destinations start to restrict visitors.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Alaska tourist spot weighs cruise ship ban
1 month ago

What is an earlymoon? The pre-wedding travel trend explained

The concept of an earlymoon has bubbled up in the past, and bridal experts have seen growing interest in the pre-wedding travel trend recently.
1 month ago
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TSA sets new single-day record at airport security with more than 3 million travelers

The Department of Homeland Security praised Transportation Security Administration Officers who screened more than 3 million travelers at airports on Sunday.
1 month ago
TSA agents deals rush of holiday travelers at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Dec. 21, 2023.
1 month ago

How to save money on a vacation with a home swap

"GMA" takes a look at the trend, in which people trade their homes in their desired destination to save on hotel costs.
1 month ago
VIDEO: How to save money on a vacation with a home swap
1 month ago

Exchange homes with a stranger to save on hotels, rentals: How to safely swap places

The home swapping travel trend, as first reported by the Wall Street Journal, has seen increased interest on social media and from companies like Home Exchange.
1 month ago