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Check Airport Flight Delays
Have a trip planned somewhere? Click on the headline for a look at real-time airport delays nationwide. Check your departure, arrival airports, and anyplace you're making connections to see if your flight may be affected.
Sinkhole Holds Ancient Human Information
Scientists call a spring in North Port, Florida one of the most important archeological sites in the United States. National Geographic helped fund the underwater "dig" as divers searched for evidence of human being life dating back 12,000 years ago. Watch this video for further information about the sinkhole.
Vacation on a Budget
In the wake of airfare increases and rising gas prices, many Americans are looking for different ways to travel on a budget.
FAA Announces Runway Safety Improvements
The Federal Aviation Administration announced measures Monday to improve runway safety, including the installation at major airports of lights that signal pilots when a runway is safe to enter.
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Canceled Flights May Vex Travelers
Airlines canceled nearly 65,000 flights as of July 2008. It's almost as many as all of 2007, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and travelers should be ready to be even more flexible as airlines carve chunks out of their schedules later this year.
Airlines canceled nearly 65,000 flights as of July 2008. It's almost as many as all of 2007, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and travelers should be ready to be even more flexible as airlines carve chunks out of their schedules later this year.
Airline Cuts Movies to Save Money
Better bring a book on flights. U.S. Airways says it will start removing in-flight entertainment systems on domestic flights in November to save about $10 million annually in fuel and other costs. Click on the headline to find out why.
Better bring a book on flights. U.S. Airways says it will start removing in-flight entertainment systems on domestic flights in November to save about $10 million annually in fuel and other costs. Click on the headline to find out why.
NASA Sets Date for Final Shuttle Mission
NASA has tentatively set the final space shuttle mission for May 31, 2010, four months before the shuttle fleet retires. NASA has 10 missions remaining for the shuttle fleet, which President Bush ordered to retire by Sept. 30, 2010.
NASA has tentatively set the final space shuttle mission for May 31, 2010, four months before the shuttle fleet retires. NASA has 10 missions remaining for the shuttle fleet, which President Bush ordered to retire by Sept. 30, 2010.
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Grizzly Bears Shimmying?It isn't too often that humans catch sight of grizzly bears shimmying in the forest. But in northwestern Montana hidden cameras have caught just that and more. Glacier National Park is known as bear country, and offers homes to hundreds of grizzly bears. Having remained on the threatened species list since 1975, the park has become an important place for humans examining the bears in detail.
Flight Delays Spur Fight Over Air Travel Changes
The Bush administration's plan to ease nationwide flight delays through an experiment with New York airspace drew fierce resistance in Congress, with lawmakers joining airline officials predicting it will only make matters worse.
The Bush administration's plan to ease nationwide flight delays through an experiment with New York airspace drew fierce resistance in Congress, with lawmakers joining airline officials predicting it will only make matters worse.
More Airlines Add Baggage Fees
Three of the largest carriers now charge $15 for a first checked bag. No. 2 United Airlines and No. 7 US Airways announced their new fees on Thursday, three weeks after No. 1 American Airlines set the precedent for the charge. Leave your comments about the new fees inside the story.
Three of the largest carriers now charge $15 for a first checked bag. No. 2 United Airlines and No. 7 US Airways announced their new fees on Thursday, three weeks after No. 1 American Airlines set the precedent for the charge. Leave your comments about the new fees inside the story.
American: Bag Fee Affects 1 in 4
American Airlines says its new $15 fee for a first checked bag will affect fewer than one in four customers and won't lengthen lines at boarding gates.
American Airlines says its new $15 fee for a first checked bag will affect fewer than one in four customers and won't lengthen lines at boarding gates.
Air Travel Options ShrinkFirst it was soaring ticket prices and vanishing bargain fares, then new baggage fees. Now air travelers are facing dwindling choices for when they can fly and where -- even to such popular tourist destinations as Las Vegas and Orlando.
Retailers Promote 'Staycation' Sales
A plug-in cooler, new cushions for outdoor furniture, and toys for the backyard pool. More Americans are planning to enjoy a "staycation" this summer.
A plug-in cooler, new cushions for outdoor furniture, and toys for the backyard pool. More Americans are planning to enjoy a "staycation" this summer.
The Rising Cost to Fly
Airlines ratcheted up the pressure on fliers ahead of the holiday weekend, significantly raising ticket prices to offset the runaway cost of fuel.
Airlines ratcheted up the pressure on fliers ahead of the holiday weekend, significantly raising ticket prices to offset the runaway cost of fuel.
Caladesi Island US's Best Beach
The nation's best place to get a tan and enjoy the ocean's waves, is a place so remote that even people in the offices of "Dr. Beach" Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman didn't know where to find it on the map.
The nation's best place to get a tan and enjoy the ocean's waves, is a place so remote that even people in the offices of "Dr. Beach" Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman didn't know where to find it on the map.
Keeping money safe on vacation tripsThe last thing any traveler wants is to lose a wallet, whether it's misplaced or taken by a pickpocket, in the middle of a vacation.
Pricey gas crimping Memorial Day travel
The AAA projects the number of Americans traveling more than 50 miles from home over the long holiday weekend will fall nearly 1 percent from last year.
The AAA projects the number of Americans traveling more than 50 miles from home over the long holiday weekend will fall nearly 1 percent from last year.
Getting Through Airport Security Quick
Planning to travel for the holidays? The government is offering carry-on luggage tips for air travelers in a 60-second video.
Planning to travel for the holidays? The government is offering carry-on luggage tips for air travelers in a 60-second video.
Today Show's Roker Part of Amtrak Celebration
Amtrak is hoping live entertainment, exhibits and a national TV personality will lure people who don't normally take the train into its stations - and then inspire them to return to ride the rails another day.
Amtrak is hoping live entertainment, exhibits and a national TV personality will lure people who don't normally take the train into its stations - and then inspire them to return to ride the rails another day.
Airlines slow down to save on fuel Drivers have long known that slowing down on the highway means getting more miles to the gallon. Now airlines are trying it, too -- adding a few minutes to flights to save millions on fuel.
Travel website ranks Top U.S. Vacation Spot
Lake Tahoe ranks first in the nation among choice vacation destinations newly ranked by a major travel website. It also ranks in the Top 10 worldwide.
Lake Tahoe ranks first in the nation among choice vacation destinations newly ranked by a major travel website. It also ranks in the Top 10 worldwide.
U.S. doubles compensation available for bumped fliers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Passengers who get bumped off overbooked flights will soon be eligible to receive twice as much compensation...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Passengers who get bumped off overbooked flights will soon be eligible to receive twice as much compensation...
Beach Resorts for Families
More beach resorts are offering pools with water slides, no-cost children's programs and other amenities that make them attractive, affordable...
More beach resorts are offering pools with water slides, no-cost children's programs and other amenities that make them attractive, affordable...