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July 25, 2024 at 6:22 PM

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.
July 25, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Pedestrians and traffic move along the Champs Elysees past the Arc de Triumph ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 25, 2024, in Paris.
July 25, 2024 at 2:20 PM

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.
July 25, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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.
July 24, 2024 at 10:18 PM

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.
July 24, 2024 at 10:18 PM
VIDEO: At least 9 injured, 100s evacuated from JFK airport after escalator fire
July 24, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Airline nightmare affects travelers

Patrick Flanagan explains his time stranded at the airport for 12 hours.
July 24, 2024 at 4:16 PM
VIDEO: Airline nightmare affects travelers
July 24, 2024 at 1:45 PM

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.
July 24, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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.
July 24, 2024 at 12:41 PM

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.
July 24, 2024 at 12:41 PM
VIDEO: Travel nightmare for Delta passengers days after software meltdown
July 23, 2024 at 7:53 PM

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.
July 23, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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.
July 23, 2024 at 4:34 PM

DOT to investigate Delta after CrowdStrike flight disruptions

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the investigation on Tuesday.
July 23, 2024 at 4:34 PM
A Delta Air Lines jet leaves the gate, July 19, 2024, at Logan International Airport in Boston.
July 23, 2024 at 3:09 PM

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.
July 23, 2024 at 3:09 PM
VIDEO: What to do if your flight is canceled
July 23, 2024 at 2:53 PM

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.
July 23, 2024 at 2:53 PM
VIDEO: Airlines struggle to recover days after CrowdStrike outage
July 23, 2024 at 2:47 PM

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.
July 23, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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.
July 22, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Air travel delays continue, most airlines have recovered from global tech outage

Delta Air Lines is struggling for a fourth straight day to recover from the tech outage, even as other airlines are returning to nearly normal levels of service
July 22, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Jose Angel Saavedra, left, and his wife Sara, of Johnston, Iowa, look at their cell phones while trying to book a flight after their original flight was cancelled, Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
July 21, 2024 at 1:02 AM

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.
July 21, 2024 at 1:02 AM
VIDEO: Travel disruptions linger following global IT outage
July 20, 2024 at 4:33 PM

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.
July 20, 2024 at 4:33 PM
VIDEO: GMA Adventure: Portugal
July 20, 2024 at 2:43 PM

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.
July 20, 2024 at 2:43 PM
VIDEO: Travel deals and what is shoulder season?
July 20, 2024 at 2:31 AM

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.
July 20, 2024 at 2:31 AM
VIDEO: Timelapse shows drop in US air travel amid wave of early morning IT outages
July 19, 2024 at 3:54 PM

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.
July 19, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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.
July 19, 2024 at 2:15 PM

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.
July 19, 2024 at 2:15 PM
The Norwegian Encore is docked at downtown Juneau, Alaska, Oct. 18, 2022.
July 18, 2024 at 7:05 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.
July 18, 2024 at 7:05 PM
In this March 22, 2022 file photo, the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship is seen in San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
July 18, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Last-minute summer travel tips

Condé Nast Traveler's Executive Editor Erin Florio shares last-minute summer travel and hotel hacks.
July 18, 2024 at 6:55 PM
VIDEO: Last-minute summer travel tips
July 17, 2024 at 5:57 PM

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.
July 17, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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.
July 16, 2024 at 2:33 PM

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.
July 16, 2024 at 2:33 PM
VIDEO: Fans flock to Las Vegas Mirage casino before closing
July 16, 2024 at 12:03 PM

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.
July 16, 2024 at 12:03 PM
General views of The Mirage hotel and casino on April 15, 2024 in Las Vegas.
July 13, 2024 at 4:24 PM

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.
July 13, 2024 at 4:24 PM
VIDEO: How to pack for your summer vacation like a pro
July 11, 2024 at 1:47 PM

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.
July 11, 2024 at 1:47 PM
July 10, 2024 at 2:47 PM

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.
July 10, 2024 at 2:47 PM
VIDEO: Alaska tourist spot weighs cruise ship ban
July 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM

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.
July 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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July 8, 2024 at 7:27 PM

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.
July 8, 2024 at 7:27 PM
TSA agents deals rush of holiday travelers at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Dec. 21, 2023.
July 8, 2024 at 2:54 PM

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.
July 8, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: How to save money on a vacation with a home swap
July 8, 2024 at 1:52 PM

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.
July 8, 2024 at 1:52 PM
July 8, 2024 at 1:24 AM

Holiday travel rush

Millions of travelers took to the roads and skies in record numbers.
July 8, 2024 at 1:24 AM
VIDEO: Holiday travel rush
July 7, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Busiest travel day of the summer

TSA is expecting Sunday to be the busiest day of the year at the airports as Americans journey home after the Fourth of July holiday.
July 7, 2024 at 2:05 PM
VIDEO: Busiest travel day of the summer
July 6, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Millions on the move after the holiday

ABC News’ Morgan Norwood with what to expect if you're hitting the roads or the skies following the July 4th holiday.
July 6, 2024 at 3:09 PM
VIDEO: Millions on the move after the holiday
July 4, 2024 at 3:11 PM

July Fourth travel expected to hit new record for the holiday

AAA projects more than 70 million people are on the move this Fourth of July weekend, with Sunday expecting to be the busiest in the skies and on the roads.
July 4, 2024 at 3:11 PM
VIDEO: July Fourth travel expected to hit new record for the holiday
July 4, 2024 at 11:46 AM

Some vacation spots are overcrowded and overpriced. Try these destinations instead

Andrew Nelson, author of "Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations," shared a few places we can go to this summer, and spoiler alert, they're probably not the ones your friends are going to.
July 4, 2024 at 11:46 AM
VIDEO: Some vacation spots are overcrowded and overpriced. Try these destinations instead
July 3, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS to star in travel reality show for Disney+

BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook will star in a travel reality series titled "Are You Sure?!" on Disney+. Get the details.
July 3, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Jimin and Jung Kook to star in  travel reality show, "Are  You Sure?!" coming exclusively to Disney Plus on Aug. 8, 2024.
July 3, 2024 at 1:10 PM

How TSA is preparing for busy Fourth of July travel

Administrator David Pekoske joins "GMA" to discuss the agency’s preparations for record-breaking holiday travel.
July 3, 2024 at 1:10 PM
VIDEO: How TSA is preparing for busy Fourth of July travel
July 3, 2024 at 12:33 AM

Harmful bacteria in water leads to multiple beach closures in US

Millions of people will head to beaches across the U.S. for the Fourth of July holiday, but dozens of beaches on both coasts have been closed due to harmful bacteria.
July 3, 2024 at 12:33 AM
VIDEO: Harmful bacteria in water leads to multiple beach closures in US
July 2, 2024 at 7:24 PM

Author Paige McClanahan on how tourism shapes the world

Paige McClanahan, a globetrotting journalist, discusses her book, "The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel."
July 2, 2024 at 7:24 PM
VIDEO: Author Paige McClanahan on how tourism shapes the world
July 2, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Air traffic controller shortage causes delays at Newark Airport

This comes as the busy 4th of July travel is about hit major airports
July 2, 2024 at 6:31 PM
VIDEO: Air traffic controller shortage causes delays at Newark Airport
July 2, 2024 at 2:07 PM

At least 30 injured during severe turbulence on AirEuropa flight

The AirEuropa flight from Spain to Uruguay with 325 onboard hit turbulence over the Atlantic Ocean and made an emergency landing in Brazil.
July 2, 2024 at 2:07 PM
VIDEO: At least 30 injured during severe turbulence on AirEuropa flight
July 2, 2024 at 12:22 PM

High levels of bacteria in water lead to multiple beach closures in the US

Swimming in unsafe water can lead to illnesses and infections, the CDC said.
July 2, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Swimming in unsafe water can lead to illnesses and infections, the CDC said.
July 1, 2024 at 10:22 PM

Dozens of beaches across US closed after high levels of bacteria found in water

Several states across the U.S. saw beaches closed over the last few days due to high levels of bacteria in the water.
July 1, 2024 at 10:22 PM
July 1, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Record number of July 4 travelers face flight cancellations, severe weather

A record 5 million passengers flying for the Fourth of July, with more the 60 million expected to hit the road, according to AAA.
July 1, 2024 at 8:01 PM
VIDEO: Record number of 4th of July travelers face flight cancelations, severe weather
1 month ago

Roads expected to be packed for 4th of July holiday travel

More than 60 million drivers are expected to hit the roads for the Fourth of July holiday. Experts say the worst day for traffic is Wednesday, the day before the holiday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Roads expected to be packed for 4th of July holiday travel
1 month ago

TSA expecting record-setting holiday for 4th of July travel

TSA officials are already experiencing some of their highest passenger counts ever; last Friday being the fourth busiest day on record with nearly 3 million passengers screened at airports nationwide.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TSA expecting record-setting holiday for 4th of July travel
1 month ago

Fourth of July travel surge

Friday was the fourth busiest day in the TSA's history and officials are expecting to set an all-time record in the coming days. AAA estimates around six million people will be traveling by car.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Fourth of July travel surge
1 month ago

4th of July travel expected to break records

More than 32 million Americans are forecast to fly this 4th of July holiday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 4th of July travel expected to break records
1 month ago

Author Paige McClanahan on how tourism shapes the world

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with globetrotting journalist Paige McClanahan about her book “The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel,” unpacking the implications of our wanderlust.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Author Paige McClanahan on how tourism shapes the world
1 month ago

Gig-tripping explained by Swifties who saved hundreds seeing the Eras Tour abroad

What is gig-tripping? Swifties detail affordable options abroad while seeing the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, which has created travel and economy booms.
1 month ago
Taylor Swift fan Katherine McCall holds up a peace sign with her sister-in-law and friends at the Eras Tour in Lisbon, Portugal.