Will REAL ID be required for other transportation after May 7?
To begin, driving will not be impacted by the new requirement, so road trips are still fair game for anyone without a REAL ID.
To begin, driving will not be impacted by the new requirement, so road trips are still fair game for anyone without a REAL ID.
Real ID deadline: These states have the most residents without passports
Many Americans still lack a passport, with states like West Virginia, Alabama, and Mississippi having the lowest rates
Many Americans still lack a passport, with states like West Virginia, Alabama, and Mississippi having the lowest rates
Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
American Airlines launching luxurious new Flagship Suite this summer
American Airlines' Flagship Suite service will be officially launching on June 5, the airline said in a media release, aboard a new Boeing aircraft.
American Airlines' Flagship Suite service will be officially launching on June 5, the airline said in a media release, aboard a new Boeing aircraft.
People are choosing the path less traveled for vacations this year, studies show
Have you heard of "detour destinations?"
Have you heard of "detour destinations?"
U.S. issues 'do not travel' warning for 21 countries. What to know
In 2025 alone, the U.S. added eight new countries to its “do not travel” list.
In 2025 alone, the U.S. added eight new countries to its “do not travel” list.
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.
As summer travel quickly approaches, cruise lines are steering clear of a Caribbean island due to safety concerns.
Southwest announces revamped fare bundles: What to know
Southwest Airlines has announced revamped fare bundles: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, as well as Basic.
Southwest Airlines has announced revamped fare bundles: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, as well as Basic.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the vacation-planning process
Different AI platforms can make the planning process more efficient.
Different AI platforms can make the planning process more efficient.
American man hijacks plane headed to popular Belize tourist town
An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.
An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.
'Wildlife strike' forces United Airlines flight to make emergency landing, officials say
Passengers recalled hearing loud banging noise coming from the right side of the plane.
Passengers recalled hearing loud banging noise coming from the right side of the plane.
Real ID countdown: You have 3 weeks to make sure your license is compliant
The Real ID deadline is coming soon and here’s how you can apply.
The Real ID deadline is coming soon and here’s how you can apply.
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.
American Airlines plans to roll out free inflight Wi-Fi across most of its fleet starting next year.
Plane crash kills father, grandparents of Tennessee college golfer
Three relatives of Middle Tennessee State University student golfer Carter Maneth were killed in a plane crash on April 11 in the Cherokee National Forest near Reliance, Tennessee.
Three relatives of Middle Tennessee State University student golfer Carter Maneth were killed in a plane crash on April 11 in the Cherokee National Forest near Reliance, Tennessee.
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.
A new study compared the 9 largest airlines, plus two regional carriers, across several metrics including delay rates, baggage mishaps, price and comfort.
New York Helicopter Tours shuts down after Hudson River crash, FAA says
The FAA said the NYC helicopter tour company involved in last week's Hudson River crash is shutting down operations immediately.
The FAA said the NYC helicopter tour company involved in last week's Hudson River crash is shutting down operations immediately.
NCAA woman of the year among those killed in New York plane crash
Authorities have revealed the names of the six victims who were killed in a New York state plane crash on Saturday, including renowned former student athlete Karenna Groff.
Authorities have revealed the names of the six victims who were killed in a New York state plane crash on Saturday, including renowned former student athlete Karenna Groff.
Delta passengers spend night on tarmac after Atlanta-bound flights diverted
Almost 300 passengers spent the night onboard two international Delta flights that had to be diverted last week due to bad weather.
Almost 300 passengers spent the night onboard two international Delta flights that had to be diverted last week due to bad weather.
Family killed in Hudson River helicopter crash was celebrating daughter’s 9th birthday
The victims of the helicopter crash were identified as Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, their 9-year-old daughter Mercedes, and pilot Seanqese Johnson, 36.
The victims of the helicopter crash were identified as Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, their 9-year-old daughter Mercedes, and pilot Seanqese Johnson, 36.
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.
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.