Travel
Amtrak Launches New Daily Service Between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara
The new route targets commuters looking to avoid Southern California highway congestion, running every day of the year.
TSA Expands Touchless ID Screening to More Than 60 Airports
The facial-comparison PreCheck program now operates at airports ranging from major hubs to mid-sized cities like Boise and Albuquerque, with more locations planned through spring.
Cruise Industry Sets Global Passenger Record as AAA Projects Another Strong Year for Americans
Global cruise passenger volume hit 37.2 million in 2025, and AAA expects 21.7 million Americans to sail in 2026, marking a fourth consecutive record year.
Major Airlines Raise Checked Bag Fees in Lockstep as Jet Fuel Costs Spike
JetBlue, United, Delta and Southwest all raised checked baggage fees within two weeks of each other this spring, citing a sharp rise in jet fuel prices.
National Park Service Logged 323 Million Visits in 2025 as 26 Parks Set New Records
Total visitation dipped slightly from 2024's all-time high, but more than two dozen individual parks still set new visitation records of their own.
JetBlue Wins Spirit's LaGuardia Landing Slots for $58.5 Million
JetBlue acquired takeoff and landing slots at New York's LaGuardia Airport in a bankruptcy auction following Spirit Airlines' collapse.