Real ID deadline is here: How to get one, what documents are needed to fly in 2025
Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem said travelers with no Real ID will be allowed to fly for now, but with probable extra steps. If you still need a Real ID, these are the steps to apply.
Newark Airport latest: Air traffic controllers briefly lost contact with planes, union says
Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled between last week and the start of this week at Newark airport in NJ, and travel headaches were expected to continue on Tuesday.
Real ID deadline: Answering the big questions ahead of Wednesday, May 7
After years of postponements and delays, the deadline to get a Real ID is finally here. Here's what you need to know.
Newark airport updates: 90 second air traffic control outage; hundreds of delays
According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, as of Monday morning, Newark airport already saw hundreds of delays and cancellations, continuing the trend of disruptions at the airport over the weekend.
People are choosing the path less traveled for vacations this year, studies show
Have you heard of "detour destinations?"
United Airlines cuts flights from Newark Airport's schedule
Ongoing construction and an air traffic control staffing shortage are contributing to flight delays and cancellations at Newark Airport.
Newark airport flight delays: Construction, staffing shortages causing travel headaches
According to the FAA, the travel headaches at Newark airport are partly because of construction on one of the runways, but it's also due to air traffic controller shortages.
Popular cruises drop island stop amid gang violence: What to know
As summer travel quickly approaches, cruise lines are steering clear of a Caribbean island due to safety concerns.
Real ID deadline is next week: What you need to avoid getting turned away at the airport
We are a week away before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security begins enforcing the Real ID requirement.
FAA equipment outage grounds flights at Newark, triggers nationwide delays
Newark Airport equipment outage grounds all flights; nationwide delays triggered.
NJMVC launches emergency Real ID appointments for urgent travelers
The NJMVC is launching a "REAL ID Emergency Issuance Program" for travelers with life-or-death emergencies or those who have urgent travel plans within 14 days.
Best US travel destinations this summer, ranked by cost and attractions
A new WalletHub study ranks the most affordable and fun US metro areas for summer 2025 travel, based on cost, convenience, and variety of attractions.
Taking a summer vacation this year? You'll be in the minority, poll suggests
Americans admit in a recent survey that they are having to figure out alternatives to taking a summer getaway due to their finances.
Southwest Airlines: All the changes coming ahead of summer travel
May 28 is the date to know if you fly with Southwest Airlines. Here’s all the changes coming that day - and it’s not just checked bags and assigned seating.
Real ID 2025 deadline: Who needs it, how to get one and what documents are needed
To apply for a REAL ID, travelers should visit their local DMV office and fill out the online application and upload their documents. Customers must visit a DMV office and bring their uploaded documents to complete the application.
American Airlines to offer free inflight Wi-Fi
American Airlines plans to roll out free inflight Wi-Fi across most of its fleet starting next year.
Here's how airlines may get rid of boarding passes and flight check-ins
The UN’s aviation agency is backing a plan to digitize the passenger experience using facial recognition and a “journey pass," potentially phasing out check-in and boarding passes within a few years.
This is the best airline in 2025, according to a new study
A new study compared the 9 largest airlines, plus two regional carriers, across several metrics including delay rates, baggage mishaps, price and comfort.
Popular American travel spot closed after hiker's death, huge spike in rescue operations
Arizona’s Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials said their closures are also due to dangerously high temperatures.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.