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June 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM

FAA says it will continue limiting flights in and out of Newark 

In an effort to reduce delays during the ongoing construction, the FAA said it will continue to limit the number of flights in and out of Newark Liberty Airport. 
June 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
FAA says it will continue limiting flights in and out of Newark 
June 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM

Summer travel forecast: The cheapest days and the busiest days to fly

Millions of Americans are gearing up to head to the airport or hit the highway for summer vacations.
June 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
People move through Newark Liberty International Airport, June 2, 2025 in Newark, N.J.
June 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Protect your luggage with these travel security essentials

Shop Apple Airtags, TSA-approved locks and other travel security essentials.
June 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Travel accessories to keep your belongings secure
June 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Spice up your summer: Travel edition

Dietitian and "Spice Rack" author Rachel Beller shares fun, flavorful recipes to help you eat healthy while on the go this summer.
June 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
VIDEO: Spice up your summer: Travel edition
June 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM

Powerful winds cause cruise ship chaos in Sicily, passengers fall into water

A Norwegian cruise ship broke free from its moorings in Catania, Italy, sending passengers into the water and stranding 3,600 tourists for 7 hours.
June 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
In this July 1, 2010, file photo, the cruise ship Norwegian Epic is shown on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.
June 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?

A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International airport’s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration should be able to ease flight limits on New Jersey’s biggest airport soon, but the shor...
June 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The New York City skyline is seen behind Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
May 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM

FAA investigating close call between 2 commercial jets at San Francisco Airport

According to FlightRadar24, the planes came within 1,950 feet lateral separation, 275 feet vertical separation while taking off at the same time on parallel runways.
May 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
VIDEO: FAA investigating close call between 2 commercial jets at San Francisco Airport
May 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Turkey to fine passengers who prematurely get up or proceed in the aisle on planes

Turkey is cracking down on the "cabin pressure" in planes by fining passengers who stand up before the "seatbelt sign" is turned off or people who push through others to deplane before anyone else.
May 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
VIDEO: Turkey to fine passengers who prematurely get up or proceed in the aisle on planes
May 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM

What to know about the Jet Blue-United partnership

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on the airline partnership’s possible impact on travelers.
May 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
VIDEO: What to know about the Jet Blue-United partnership
May 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM

United Airlines, JetBlue to join forces

The two airlines have formed a partnership, called Blue Sky, that will allow the airlines to sell seats on each other’s flights and allow fliers to apply miles and benefits to either airline.
May 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
VIDEO: United Airlines, JetBlue to join forces
May 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags

The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, talks about the fees starting today where it will cost $35 for the first bag and $45 for a second bag at Southwest Airlines.
May 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags
May 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM

Turkey will fine airline passengers who unbuckle before the plane stops

Turkish authorities say airline passengers who unbuckle their seat belts, access overhead compartments, or occupy the aisle before their plane has fully stopped now face fines under new regulations
May 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
FILE - A Turkish Airlines plane takes off from Istanbul Airport near the Black Sea shores, in Istanbul, on April 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
May 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM

United Airlines changes check-in time for domestic flyers: What to know

United Airlines is changing its check-in cutoff time ahead of the busy summer travel season.
May 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A United plane departs from Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey on May 7, 2025.
May 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Couple speaks out after dramatic rescue by Carnival cruise ship crew

A couple is speaking out after a Carnival cruise ship rescued them, their crew and their dogs after their catamaran was damaged at sea in the South Pacific.
May 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Dustin Leonard and Helena Franczak were rescued by the crew of the Carnival Splendor in the South Pacific.
May 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM

Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk

It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy
May 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
FILE - A Southwest Airlines traveler checks a bag at Midway International Airport, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
May 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM

Passenger jets forced to land after in-flight emergencies

A plane was possibly struck by lightning moments before landing while a flight from Houston to Tokyo diverted to Seattle after an unruly passenger allegedly tried to open an emergency exit mid-flight.
May 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
VIDEO: Passenger jets forced to land after in-flight emergencies
May 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Record-breaking travel expected this Memorial Day: AAA

45.1 million people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.
May 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
VIDEO: Record-breaking travel expected this Memorial Day: AAA
May 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM

Record travel amid severe weather threat 

ABC News correspondent Morgan Norwood provides the latest updates regarding travel conditions and what to expect.  
May 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Record travel amid severe weather threat 
May 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM

Flying into summer with travel tips and trends

Expedia Group's travel expert Melanie Fish joins ABC News Live to share tips on getting the most out of summer travel deals.
May 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
VIDEO: Flying into summer with travel tips and trends
May 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM

Tips to get the most out of summer travel

Katy Nastro, a travel expert from Going, shares tips and tricks to check off your summer travel bucket list without breaking the bank.
May 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Tips to get the most out of summer travel
May 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM

Record travel expected for Memorial Day weekend: What you need to know

Millions of Americans are gearing up to head to the airport or hit the highway for the first long weekend of the summer.
May 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Passengers go through a security checkpoint at O'Hare International Airport on May 07, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
May 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Cruise ship saves passengers, pets from disabled catamaran

Carnival Splendor traveled five hours to reach the stranded vessel.
May 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Carnival Splendor traveled five hours to reach the stranded vessel.
May 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM

Memorial Day travel rush gets underway amid nor’easter

The rare May nor’easter has led to messy travel for millions, with the storm delaying hundreds of flights from New York to Boston.
May 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
VIDEO: Memorial Day travel rush gets underway amid nor’easter
May 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Air traffic controller woes ahead of holiday travel

Flights at the Austin, Texas, airport were grounded yesterday because of more air traffic-controller staffing issues.
May 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Flights at the Austin, Texas, airport were grounded yesterday because of more air traffic-controller staffing issues.
May 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM

40 million expected to drive over Memorial Day weekend: AAA

ABC News’ Morgan Norwood has the latest as millions take to the roads for the busy holiday travel weekend.
May 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
VIDEO: 40 million expected to drive over Memorial Day weekend: AAA
May 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Millions take to the skies ahead of Memorial Day

With the holiday weekend marking the unofficial start of the summer, the FAA is expecting a record number of travelers and Thursday will likely be the busiest day at airports.
May 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
VIDEO: Millions take to the skies ahead of Memorial Day
May 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM

Delays and cancellations mount as nation deals with air traffic controller shortage 

Newark Airport has also experienced multiple radio and radar outages, in addition to staffing shortages, causing concern over flight safety.
May 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
VIDEO: Delays and cancellations mount as nation deals with air traffic controller shortage 
May 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM

The ultimate summer camp packing list: What every kid needs for camp

Check out our "GMA" ultimate summer camp packing list, and find out what every kid needs for camp.
May 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Personalized Camp Stationery Set
May 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM

‘The Points Guy’ shares biggest summer travel trends

Brian Kelly, founder of “The Points Guy” shares how to find the biggest travel deals on flights, hotels and cruises as we head into summer.
May 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
VIDEO: ‘The Points Guy’ shares biggest summer travel trends
May 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM

Nearly 40 million expected to drive over Memorial Day weekend

AAA projects that an estimated 39.4 million people will travel by car over the long holiday weekend. ABC News’ Janai Norman shares the best and worst times to hit the road.
May 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
VIDEO: Nearly 40 million expected to drive over Memorial Day weekend
May 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM

Memorial Day travel rush gets underway

49,000 flights are set to take off on Wednesday across the country as Newark Liberty International Airport continues to deal with the fallout stemming from air traffic control issues.
May 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
VIDEO: Memorial Day travel rush gets underway
May 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Newark Airport briefly experiences new air traffic control outage

Monday’s most recent outage only lasted two seconds and all aircraft remained safely separated and the radars did not go black.
May 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
VIDEO: Newark Airport briefly experiences new air traffic control outage
May 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM

Southwest Airlines makes rule change following string of fires

Southwest is notifying passengers that portable charging devices are no longer allowed to be stored in bags or overhead bins.
May 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
VIDEO: Southwest Airlines makes rule change following string of fires
May 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM

New Jersey trains to resume operations after 1st transit strike in over 40 years ends

A tentative agreement has been reached to end New Jersey's first statewide transit strike in more than 40 years.
May 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
NJ Transit locomotive engineers strike near the Newark-Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey, May 16, 2025.
May 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM

New trouble at America's airports

Two Alaska Airlines planes clipped wings on the tarmac ahead of a potential record-breaking travel rush. Details are also emerging about a recent close call at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
May 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
VIDEO: New trouble at America's airports
May 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM

A look ahead to your Memorial Day weekend travel plans

Travel expert Katy Nastro shares the do's and don'ts on planning that perfect getaway as Americans get ready to kick off the summer season.
May 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
VIDEO: A look ahead to your Memorial Day weekend travel plans
May 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Some commuters scramble for transportation to work and concerts amid transit strike

The New Jersey transit strike enters its second day as negotiators fail to hold talks on Friday after both sides said they were willing to come to the table.
May 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
VIDEO: Some commuters scramble for transportation to work and concerts amid transit strike
May 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM

New Jersey Transit strike leaves 350,000 commuters scrambling for transportation

Roughly 450 train engineers are on strike, marking the state’s first transit strike in more than 40 years.
May 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
VIDEO: New Jersey Transit strike leaves 350,000 commuters scrambling for transportation
May 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM

NJ Transit strike negotiations scheduled to resume Sunday

Commuters are in for a weekend of woe after hundreds of New Jersey Transit train engineers walked off the job at midnight. ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports.
May 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
VIDEO: NJ Transit strike negotiations scheduled to resume Sunday
May 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM

New Jersey Transit train engineers go on strike

Hundreds of union members walked off the job at midnight, disrupting the third largest train system and the commutes of more than 350,000 workers.
May 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
VIDEO: New Jersey Transit train engineers go on strike
May 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Veteran air traffic controller sounds alarm on safety concerns

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on airport equipment outages and air traffic controllers who say they’re overworked.
May 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
VIDEO: Veteran air traffic controller sounds alarm on safety concerns
May 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Colorado ATC lost contact with some pilots for 90 seconds

Amid growing flight chaos at Newark Airport, the FAA has confirmed an outage at an air traffic control center near Denver left controllers unable to reach some pilots for nearly 90 seconds on Monday.
May 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
VIDEO: Colorado ATC lost contact with some pilots for 90 seconds
May 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM

FAA testifies about Newark airport failures

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on testimony from agency leaders about equipment outages, which have led to air traffic control issues.
May 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: FAA testifies about Newark airport failures
May 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM

New details emerge on incidents at Newark Airport

ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on the latest details as well as a U.S. Senate hearing amid efforts to revamp the Federal Aviation Administration.
May 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
VIDEO: New details emerge on incidents at Newark Airport
May 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Looming New Jersey Transit strike could impact 350,000 commuters, say officials

A possible strike against New Jersey Transit by the engineers' union could lead to a shutdown of NJ Transit train lines, causing a disruption to over 350,000 commuters.
May 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
People board a NJ Tranist train at the Hoboken Transit Terminal, Sept. 1, 2023, in Hoboken, New Jersey.
May 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Airbnb launches new services ahead of summer travel season

Airbnb is letting users go beyond booking a room or home stay and choose from a variety of amenities.
May 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The logo of Airbnb, Inc. is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the company's branding visible in the background.
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM

More delays on flights coming into Newark Airport

More flights have been canceled and the average delay going into the airport is more than two hours as the FAA works to fix the air traffic control issues.
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
VIDEO: More delays on flights coming into Newark Airport
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Downturn in tourism between Canada and US 'breaks my heart,' Canadian Ambassador says

Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman joined ABC News Live to discuss ongoing trade and tariff tensions between the two countries.
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
VIDEO: Downturn in tourism between Canada and US 'breaks my heart,' Canadian Ambassador says
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM

FAA holds summit with major airlines amid Newark Airport issues

The FAA is meeting with airlines including Delta, United, American and JetBlue to propose cutting back on flights during the summer to reduce ongoing delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: FAA holds summit with major airlines amid Newark Airport issues
1 month ago

FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.
1 month ago
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks to reporters during a news conference on Newark Liberty International Airport at the Department of Transportation Headquarters, May 12, 2025 in Washington.