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July 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Level up your vacation with upgrades to classic destinations

Travel expert Henley Vazquez is here with next-level destinations and travel upgrades for the ultimate getaway this summer.
July 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: Level up your vacation with upgrades to classic destinations
July 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Pennsylvania drive-in movie theater keeps old-school charm alive

Shankweiler’s is known as the oldest operating drive-in movie theater in the world.
July 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: Pennsylvania drive-in movie theater keeps old-school charm alive
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Severe storms cause air travel headaches in the Midwest

Severe weather caused more than 9,000 flight delays and over 800 cancellations in the U.S., with Chicago O’Hare Airport experiencing the most disruptions.
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
VIDEO: Severe storms cause air travel headaches in the Midwest
July 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Charleston dethroned as No. 1 US destination by this Southwest hotspot

Santa Fe, New Mexico, is now the No. 1 U.S. travel destination according to Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2025 survey.
July 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
In this undated file photo, a couple enjoy breakfast in a courtyard garden setting at the Turquoise Bear Inn, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
July 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Homeland Security ends mandatory shoe removal at airport screening

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that the TSA and its nearly two-decade mandate for passengers to remove their shoes at airport screening is officially over.
July 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
VIDEO: Homeland Security ends mandatory shoe removal at airport screening
July 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Homeland Security ends mandatory shoe removal at airport screening

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that the mandate for passengers to remove their shoes at screening is over.
July 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A traveler removes his shoes before going through a security check point at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, February, 29, 2012.   REUTERS/Andrew Burton/File Photo
July 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Travel expert on what TSA’s end to shoes-off policy means for you

Expedia’s Melanie Fish discusses the decision by the TSA, and how it will impact travel.
July 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
VIDEO: Travel expert on what TSA’s end to shoes-off policy means for you
July 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM

TSA ends shoes off policy at airports

The Department of Homeland Security says advance screening tools have made it possible to end the shoes-off policy.
July 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
VIDEO: TSA ends shoes off policy at airports
July 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM

TSA ending shoe removal requirement at airports, sources say

Two sources tell ABC News that the TSA is lifting the requirement to remove shoes and the change is already happening at many major airports overnight.
July 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
VIDEO: TSA ending shoe removal requirement at airports, sources say
July 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Passengers will no longer have to take their shoes off at the airport

TSA will allow passengers to keep their shoes on when they go through the general security line at many major airports across the country.
July 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Air travelers go though TSA security at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, CA, May 7, 2025.
July 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM

TSA to end shoes-off policy for airport security screening

TSA will allow passengers to keep their shoes on when they go through the general security line at many major airports across the country.
July 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
TSA will allow passengers to keep their shoes on when they go through the general security line at many major airports across the country.
July 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Record-breaking numbers on the roads and skies as Americans travel home

Sunday is expected to be the busiest day of a record holiday travel weekend as millions of Americans head home from the Fourth of July festivities.
July 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
VIDEO: Record-breaking numbers on the roads and skies as Americans travel home
July 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM

Micro-cations: the trendiest way to travel this summer

CEO of ResortPass Michael Wolf joins ABC News Live to discuss why some Americans are opting for a shorter, cheaper “micro-cation” this summer over a full-fledged vacation.
July 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
VIDEO: Micro-cations: the trendiest way to travel this summer
July 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Summer travel deals and steals

Becky Blaine, the travel industry editor for The Points Guy, breaks down why we’re seeing lower prices for flights ahead of a busy summer travel season.
July 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Summer travel deals and steals
July 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Holiday weekend travel outlook

Tens of millions of Americans are traveling in the skies and on the roads, where gas prices are lower than they were a year ago.
July 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
VIDEO: Holiday weekend travel outlook
July 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM

Tips to travel with kids this summer

Parenting expert Ericka Souter shares hacks and advice for traveling with kids.
July 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
VIDEO: Tips to travel with kids this summer
July 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM

A strike by air traffic controllers is disrupting travel to, from and over France

A strike by French air traffic controllers is disrupting travel
July 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Passengers look a departures information board at Orly airport, near Paris, as French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike to demand better working conditions, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)
July 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Gas prices near lowest level in 4 years ahead of July 4

Twenty states boast average gas prices below $3 per gallon, AAA data shows.
July 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A person pumps gas at a Valero gas station on June 30, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
July 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Airports brace for busy travel rush for Fourth of July

Airlines and TSA are preparing for a record travel weekend as millions of Americans hit the skies for Independence Day weekend.
July 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
VIDEO: Airports brace for busy travel rush for Fourth of July
July 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Bacteria levels prompt some beach closures ahead of Fourth of July

What to know about bacteria and beach closures this summer and over the Fourth of July holiday.
July 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A beach access stairwell is closed at North Beach on August 15, 2024 in San Clemente, California.
July 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Best and worst times to travel over July 4th holiday week

AAA predicts more than 61 million people will hit the road for the summer holiday, with Wednesday being the busiest travel day ever for the Fourth of July holiday stretch.
July 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
VIDEO: Best and worst times to travel over July 4th holiday week
July 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Last-minute tips to get through record Fourth of July travel with ease

Travel experts weigh in on ways to make the busy Fourth of July week more manageable, as well as how to score savings on flights, rental cars, hotels and more.
July 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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July 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM

4th of July travel likely to shatter records: What to expect

The Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching -- and it's going to be a busy one.
July 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Passengers roll their suitcases through Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport, May 24, 2025.
July 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Eiffel Tower closes due to extreme heat in Europe

As a heat wave scorches most of Europe, the Eiffel Tower announced it will be closing early on Tuesday as Paris is expected to hit triple-digit temperatures.
July 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A tourist holding an umbrella to protect himself from the sun walks at Trocadero square next to the Eiffel Tower as an early summer heatwave hits Paris, France, July 1, 2025.
July 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM

TSA sees historic travel surge with 2025 setting six daily records

TSA recorded six of its busiest days ever in 2025, with 18.5 million travelers expected during Fourth of July week. Airlines prepare for historic holiday rush.
July 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A security checkpoint in Miami International Airport in Miami, Dec. 26, 2024.
June 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM

Lingering delays kick off holiday travel rush 

Travelers were temporarily stranded as several major travel hubs were hit with delays, cancellations and ground stops ahead of the Fourth of July travel rush.
June 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
VIDEO: Lingering delays kick off holiday travel rush 
June 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM

Over 400 flights canceled into and out of Atlanta airport due to severe weather

Over 400 flights were canceled into and out of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Saturday after severe weather and hail fell overnight.
June 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
In this June 22, 2016, file photo, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is shown in Atlanta.
June 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM

How a weaker US dollar could impact your international travel plans

A weaker U.S. dollar in some destinations could mean less favorable foreign exchange rates and a big impact on the overall cost of your trip.
June 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
VIDEO: How a weaker US dollar could impact your international travel plans
June 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM

How to find best 4th of July travel deals

With the summer travel boom in full swing, the Points Guy’s Brian Kelly shares how you can save on flights and hotels ahead of the big holiday weekend.
June 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
VIDEO: How to find best 4th of July travel deals
June 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM

State Department issues worldwide caution for US citizens

The State Department has issued a new worldwide caution alert prompted by the conflict between Israel and Iran.
June 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The State Department has issued a new worldwide caution alert prompted by the conflict between Israel and Iran.
June 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM

US issues new alerts for citizens to travel with increased caution

The U.S. Department of State has issued an advisory for Americans to exercise increased caution worldwide following airstrikes on Iran.
June 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Passengers wait after their flights were delayed or cancelled at Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, June 13, 2025.
June 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Multiple people transported to hospital after flight hits turbulence, airline says

American Airlines Flight 1286 was traveling from Miami International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina on Sunday when it hit turbulence.
June 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
An American Airlines sign in Miami, April 28, 2017.
June 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Summer travel guide

Travel expert and Going spokesperson Katy Nastro is here with her tips to find a last minute deal on a July 4th getaway.
June 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
VIDEO: Summer travel guide
June 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Preview of Fourth of July holiday travel forecast

AAA is predicting a record number of people will travel for the holiday.
June 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
VIDEO: Preview of Fourth of July holiday travel forecast
June 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM

What you need to know ahead of holiday travel

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on what AAA says will be a record number of travelers taking to the roads and skies for the July 4 holiday.
June 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
VIDEO: What you need to know ahead of holiday travel
June 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM

4th of July travel expected to shatter records

Over 72 million people will venture at least 50 miles from home to celebrate the holiday, AAA predicts.
June 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
VIDEO: 4th of July travel expected to shatter records
June 20, 2025 at 3:12 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 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
People move through Newark Liberty International Airport, June 2, 2025 in Newark, N.J.
1 month ago

Protect your luggage with these travel security essentials

Shop Apple Airtags, TSA-approved locks and other travel security essentials.
1 month ago
Travel security essentials
1 month ago

Louvre staff goes on strike to protest overcrowding

The iconic Paris landmark and largest art museum in the world closed for hours on Monday as workers staged a mass walkout to protest overcrowding and understaffing.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Louvre staff goes on strike to protest overcrowding
1 month ago

What US travelers need to know amid anti-tourism protests in Europe

The U.S. State Department is warning travelers to exercise more caution when traveling to Europe amid a renewed wave of anti-tourism protests.
1 month ago
A woman raises a placard in front of tourists seated at a bar, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, June 15, 2025.
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Trump considers adding 36 countries to travel ban list: Sources

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders reports on the possible broadening of the Trump administration’s travel ban on multiple countries.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump considers adding 36 countries to travel ban list: Sources
1 month ago

Passenger detained at Sea-Tac airport in Washington state

Authorities say he posed a "direct threat" to the safety of the aircraft. The passenger allegedly made "a flippant remark regarding a bomb."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Passenger detained at Sea-Tac airport in Washington state
1 month ago

Inside a family-friendly beachside paradise

As summer heats up and vacation planning begins, Lori Bergamotto visits our sponsor, Evermore Orlando Resort, to explore a destination that offers something for everyone.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Inside a family-friendly beachside paradise
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Spirit Airlines passenger calls in fake bomb threat after missing flight: Officials

A Michigan man has been arrested after missing his flight to Los Angeles and calling in a fake bomb threat after being made to book another flight, officials said.
1 month ago
A Michigan man has been arrested after missing his flight to Los Angeles and calling in a fake bomb threat after being made to book another flight, officials said.
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Immediate impact of Trump’s travel ban on 12 countries

ABC News’ Matt Rivers and Shawn VanDiver, founder and president of #AfghanEvac, a nonprofit that helps settle Afghans in the U.S., discuss the ban.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Immediate impact of Trump’s travel ban on 12 countries
1 month ago

Trump’s travel ban begins on Monday

President Donald Trump’s travel ban will impose full restrictions on entry from 12 countries and partial restrictions for seven additional countries.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump’s travel ban begins on Monday
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Trump’s travel ban set to begin Monday, what to know

President Donald Trump’s sweeping travel ban takes effect at midnight Monday, imposing full restrictions on entry from 12 countries and partial restrictions for 7 additional countries.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump’s travel ban set to begin Monday, what to know
1 month ago

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. 
1 month ago
FAA says it will continue limiting flights in and out of Newark 
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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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Spice up your summer: Travel edition
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
In this July 1, 2010, file photo, the cruise ship Norwegian Epic is shown on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.