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April 23, 2024 at 2:12 AM

Cruise ship rescues people stranded in boat

The Carnival "Paradise" saved 28 Cuban nationals who were adrift in a boat in the middle of the Caribbean, officials said.
April 23, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Cruise ship rescues people stranded in boat
April 21, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Where are this year’s trendiest travelers heading?

ABC News’ Will Ganss breaks down the 2024 trendiest destinations to travel to with great deals that are beyond the beach.
April 21, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Where are this year’s trendiest travelers heading?
April 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM

United Airlines offers 13% flight discount for 1 day in honor of Taylor Swift album

United Airlines is offering a 13% discount on certain flights booked April 19 in tandem with the new Taylor Swift album, "The Tortured Poets Department."
April 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
United Airlines offers flight deal in nod to new Taylor Swift album
April 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Tourists flock to see Death Valley in bloom

Gorgeous fields of wildflowers are taking over California with bright yellow daisies even popping up in Death Valley, the driest and hottest place in America.
April 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Tourists flock to see Death Valley in bloom
April 19, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Another close call at a major airport

Authorities say two passenger jets came within 400 feet of each other on the tarmac at Washington’s Reagan National Airport. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt reports.
April 19, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Another close call at a major airport
April 19, 2024 at 2:59 PM

What is a tourist tax? Fees for foreign tourists at hot summer destinations

Some countries and major cities have implemented fees for visiting tourists, especially during peak months.
April 19, 2024 at 2:59 PM
What is a tourist tax? Fees for foreign travelers at hot summer destinations
April 19, 2024 at 2:51 PM

Grandma and grandson now traveling the world

ABC News’ Danny New spoke with the 94-year-old who broke the record for oldest person to visit all 63 National Parks and is now taking her adventures overseas!
April 19, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Grandma and grandson now traveling the world
April 19, 2024 at 1:26 AM

San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change

The city of San Francisco is suing the city of Oakland over the latter's plan to rename its airport to include "San Francisco."
April 19, 2024 at 1:26 AM
San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change
April 17, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Alaska Airlines flights grounded nationwide

In a statement, Alaska Airlines said it experienced an issue while performing an upgrade to the system that calculates weight and balance.
April 17, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Alaska Airlines flights grounded nationwide
April 11, 2024 at 7:28 PM

New whistleblower claims put Boeing's quality control under more scrutiny

ABC News' Gio Benitez spoke with "Start Here" about the new allegations made by a Boeing engineer.
April 11, 2024 at 7:28 PM
New whistleblower claims put Boeing's quality control under more scrutiny
April 10, 2024 at 9:42 PM

Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares

Delta Air Lines has reported a small first-quarter profit and says travel demand is strong heading into summer
April 10, 2024 at 9:42 PM
April 9, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Google reveals top destinations for summer vacation 2024

Check out the top 20 city searches and destinations for summer 2024 from Google.
April 9, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Google reveals top destinations for summer vacation 2024
April 9, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Istanbul airport provides anxious travelers with paw-sitive experience by hiring 5 therapy dogs

Istanbul Airport has made five new hires to provide a stress-free travel experience for anxious passengers: therapy dogs that are ready to offer support with snuggles, belly rubs and sloppy kisses
April 9, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Airport hires therapy dogs to give anxious travelers a paw-sitive experience
April 8, 2024 at 12:05 AM

Delays in the sky ahead of the total solar eclipse

The FAA issued a travel warning from Sunday to Wednesday, in anticipation of high traffic volume for the solar eclipse and spring break as well.
April 8, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Delays in the sky ahead of the total solar eclipse
April 7, 2024 at 2:43 PM

Commercial flights, passengers gearing up for flights to view the eclipse

As millions of Americans will be watching the celestial event from the ground, some eclipse chaser will get the view of the lifetime by watching the eclipse in the sky.
April 7, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Commercial flights, passengers gearing up for flights to view the eclipse
April 6, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Report finds hundreds of people bypassed parts of airport security last year

The TSA told The Washington Post that 300 people attempted to bypass airport security checkpoints in the past year.
April 6, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Report finds hundreds of people bypassed parts of airport security last year
April 5, 2024 at 2:51 AM

Cosmic yoga, portable toilets: Solar eclipse will deliver 'tourism boom' for economy

Businesses large and small across the U.S. are banking on the eclipse to be a major money maker.
April 5, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Cosmic yoga, portable toilets: Solar eclipse will deliver 'tourism boom'
April 4, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Nor’easter causes chaos for commuters

More than 100,000 customers were left without power as torrential rains, snow and wind wreaked havoc across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
April 4, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Nor’easter causes chaos for commuters
April 3, 2024 at 3:34 PM

What to know about JetBlue checked bag pricing, increased fees for Trusted Traveler Programs

New pricing structure is in effect for JetBlue customers on checked bags and Customs Border Patrol will implement higher fees this fall on Trusted Traveler Programs.
April 3, 2024 at 3:34 PM
JetBlue starts peak, off-peak bag pricing, plus Trusted Traveler Program fee increase
April 3, 2024 at 2:56 PM

JetBlue to try dynamic pricing for checked luggage during peak travel times

The airline will charge an extra $5 for the first checked bag and another $10 for a second bag on flights within the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.
April 3, 2024 at 2:56 PM
JetBlue to try dynamic pricing for checked luggage during peak travel times
April 2, 2024 at 6:22 PM

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.
April 2, 2024 at 6:22 PM
How these cruise passengers missed boarding, got stranded in Africa
April 2, 2024 at 3:14 PM

American passengers say they were left by cruise ship on an island off Africa

A couple said they were in the first week of a three-week Norwegian cruise when cruise officials refused to let them board the ship after their excursion off the coast of west Africa ran late.
April 2, 2024 at 3:14 PM
American passengers say they were left by cruise ship on an island off Africa
April 1, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Southwest red-eye flights still in pipeline, don't bank on overnight travel this year

After recent headlines of Southwest piloting red eye flights, the airline confirmed overnight routes have long been in the business plan.
April 1, 2024 at 7:50 PM
No, you won't be jet setting overnight with Southwest this year
April 1, 2024 at 2:51 PM

Airlines facing record-breaking travel

Many people are flying for Easter, spring break and the upcoming eclipse, with air traffic on par with days leading up to Christmas and Thanksgiving.
April 1, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Airlines facing record-breaking travel
March 29, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Eclipse travel costs skyrocket

With just 10 days until the solar eclipse passes over parts of the U.S., tourists flocking to the path of totality are contending with sky-high prices. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has the details.
March 29, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Eclipse travel costs skyrocket
1 month ago

FAA braces for more than 50,000 flights

Airports across the country are preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest travel days on record this spring break season.
1 month ago
FAA braces for more than 50,000 flights
1 month ago

What to know about sleep tourism

"GMA" looks at the new trend after the CDC reported about one in three adults in the U.S. does not get enough sleep.
1 month ago
What to know about sleep tourism
1 month ago

Sleep tourism on the rise: Luxury hotels tap into sleep trends to attract guests

Hotels around the world have embraced the sleep tourism trend, adding science-backed tools to help travelers make wellness and sleep health a priority.
1 month ago
What to know about sleep tourism from hotels at the forefront
1 month ago

New travel trend for vacationers being alcohol-free

ABC News’ Morgan Norwood breaks down the latest travel trend of vacationers deciding to stay sober during their trip.
1 month ago
New travel trend for vacationers being alcohol-free
1 month ago

Top tips for women travelling solo

Lale Arikoglu, host of Condé Nast Traveler’s award-winning podcast ‘Women Who Travel,’ joins “GMA” with her must-have tips for solo travelers.
1 month ago
Top tips for women travelling solo
1 month ago

Top picks for travel essentials

"GMA" lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto is back with "The Right Stuff" and has the best items to make your in-flight experience a pleasant one.
1 month ago
Top picks for travel essentials
1 month ago

United Airlines allows MileagePlus members to pool award miles with friends, family

United Airlines has announced it will allow groups up to five people on a MileagePlus account to share and redeem miles.
1 month ago
United Airlines now lets loyalty members pool award miles with up to 5 people
1 month ago

How to protect hotel key cards from hackers

With the right technology, researchers posing as hackers say they've uncovered a way to hack into keycards. "Wired" magazine reports there's an urgent push now to fix the flaw.
1 month ago
How to protect hotel key cards from hackers
1 month ago

Tips to travel hassle-free with family

Experts Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, Ericka Souter and Nitya Chambers answer viewers’ questions and share guidance for parents to travel effectively with kids.
1 month ago
Tips to travel hassle-free with family
1 month ago

TSA expects busy spring break travel season

The TSA is anticipating more than 47 million passengers over the next several weeks, a 6% increase from the same time frame last year.
1 month ago
TSA expects busy spring break travel season
1 month ago

How gift cards can help you save on vacation

ABC's Becky Worley tries out the strategy of buying Costco gift cards for airlines to save on flights.
1 month ago
How gift cards can help you save on vacation
1 month ago

How buying gift cards could help save on travel for your next vacation

Big box warehouse retailers like Costco and Sam's Club offer discounted gift cards for airlines and other travel experiences to help save.
1 month ago
How gift cards from big box retailers could help save on expensive travel
1 month ago

Airbnb bans the use of indoor security cameras on all properties

Airbnb has made the decision to ban the use of indoor security cameras to “prioritize the privacy of our community,” according to a statement from the company on Monday.
1 month ago
Airbnb bans the use of indoor security cameras on all properties
1 month ago

Spring break security ramped up as record travelers set to hit the roads and skies

The TSA is expecting a 6% increase in air travel compared to last year, with Florida one of the top destinations, where Gov. Ron DeSantis implemented extra security measures.
1 month ago
Spring break security ramped up as record travelers set to hit the roads and skies
1 month ago

Southwest defends new seat redesign after social media backlash

Southwest Airlines responded to travelers complaining of the new seat redesign, saying, "We have our customers' back -- even when they give us flak."
1 month ago
Southwest defends new seat redesign after social media backlash
2 months ago

The controversy over Southwest Airlines’ new seats

The company recently debuted a new look for its cabins and seats, but travelers said online that there seemed to be a lack of legroom in the design.
2 months ago
The controversy over Southwest Airlines’ new seats
2 months ago

TSA tests self-checkout at Las Vegas airport

The self-service screening lane is being tested out in Las Vegas and is helping shape the future of airport security.
2 months ago
TSA tests self-checkout at Las Vegas airport
2 months ago

Delta updates baggage fees along with these other major airlines

Delta Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines have raised baggage fees this year in a wave of carrier policy changes.
2 months ago
Delta updates baggage fees along with these other major airlines
2 months ago

1st look at new TSA self-service screening lane and how it could improve airport travel

The new self-service security screening technology is being tested by TSA at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
2 months ago
1st look at new TSA self-service screening lane: How it could improve airport travel
2 months ago

Can AI book your trip for less?

"GMA" explores if the technology knows how to plan a fun and affordable trip for you and your family.
2 months ago
Can AI book your trip for less?
2 months ago

Plane passenger and toddler battle over window shade in viral video

A video Umayah Almas posted of a child in the seat in front of her closing her window shade has been viewed at least 16 million times on TikTok.
2 months ago
Plane passenger and toddler battle over window shade in viral video
2 months ago

Flight attendant's advice if you have this window seat issue

A viral video showing a child pulling down another passengers window shade has sparked new questions over airplane courtesy.
2 months ago
Flight attendant weighs in on viral plane window shade showdown
2 months ago

Historic Dew Drop Inn to reopen after being closed for decades

A local New Orleans developer has taken over the property and will reopen it this March as a live music club and boutique hotel.
2 months ago
Historic Dew Drop Inn to reopen after being closed for decades
2 months ago

Have you considered a destination dupe for spring break travel? Here's why you should

Spring break travel tips and destination dupes from The Points Guy to save on seasonal hot spots like Monterey Bay, St. Petersburg and more.
2 months ago
Spring break destination dupes and best travel savings tips
2 months ago

How to travel for spring break on a budget

Nicky Kelvin, editor-at-large at The Points Guy, shares tips on when and where to book your trip if you're looking for the best deals for your spring getaway.
2 months ago
How to travel for spring break on a budget