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May 19, 2025 at 12:27 PM

Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend

Americans are expected to get away in record numbers over the long Memorial Day weekend even as economic and technical worries rattle the U.S. Auto club AAA predicts over 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles home between Thursday and Monday
May 19, 2025 at 12:27 PM
FILE - A motorist fills up their car at a Shell gas station ahead of Memorial Day, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
May 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM

Qatar Airways reports earning $2.15Bn profit in last fiscal year, record for carrier

The holding company that owns Qatar Airways has reported it earned a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, its highest-ever profit off the back of record passenger numbers as global aviation bounces back after the coronavirus pandemic
May 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
FILE - The first Qatar Airways plane in three years lands at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.(AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)
May 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM

Flights cancelled at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down

France’s civil aviation authority said some flights were still being cancelled and others delayed at Paris-Orly airport, one day after air traffic control systems suffered a breakdown that caused substantial disruption
May 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
FILE - Passengers arrive at Orly airport, south of Paris, Monday, May 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
May 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM

New Jersey trains to resume operations after 1st transit strike in over 40 years ends

A tentative agreement has been reached to end New Jersey's first statewide transit strike in more than 40 years.
May 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
NJ Transit locomotive engineers strike near the Newark-Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey, May 16, 2025.
May 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM

New trouble at America's airports

Two Alaska Airlines planes clipped wings on the tarmac ahead of a potential record-breaking travel rush. Details are also emerging about a recent close call at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
May 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
VIDEO: New trouble at America's airports
May 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM

Flights reduced by 40% at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down

France’s civil aviation authority has asked airlines to reduce flights by 40% at Paris-Orly airport after air traffic control systems suffered a breakdown
May 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
FILE - Airplanes are parked on the tarmac at the international airport of Orly, in Orly, south of Paris, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
May 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM

A look ahead to your Memorial Day weekend travel plans

Travel expert Katy Nastro shares the do's and don'ts on planning that perfect getaway as Americans get ready to kick off the summer season.
May 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
VIDEO: A look ahead to your Memorial Day weekend travel plans
May 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Some commuters scramble for transportation to work and concerts amid transit strike

The New Jersey transit strike enters its second day as negotiators fail to hold talks on Friday after both sides said they were willing to come to the table.
May 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
VIDEO: Some commuters scramble for transportation to work and concerts amid transit strike
May 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM

New Jersey Transit strike leaves 350,000 commuters scrambling for transportation

Roughly 450 train engineers are on strike, marking the state’s first transit strike in more than 40 years.
May 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
VIDEO: New Jersey Transit strike leaves 350,000 commuters scrambling for transportation
May 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM

NJ Transit strike negotiations scheduled to resume Sunday

Commuters are in for a weekend of woe after hundreds of New Jersey Transit train engineers walked off the job at midnight. ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports.
May 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
VIDEO: NJ Transit strike negotiations scheduled to resume Sunday
May 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM

New Jersey Transit train engineers go on strike

Hundreds of union members walked off the job at midnight, disrupting the third largest train system and the commutes of more than 350,000 workers.
May 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
VIDEO: New Jersey Transit train engineers go on strike
May 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Veteran air traffic controller sounds alarm on safety concerns

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on airport equipment outages and air traffic controllers who say they’re overworked.
May 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
VIDEO: Veteran air traffic controller sounds alarm on safety concerns
May 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Colorado ATC lost contact with some pilots for 90 seconds

Amid growing flight chaos at Newark Airport, the FAA has confirmed an outage at an air traffic control center near Denver left controllers unable to reach some pilots for nearly 90 seconds on Monday.
May 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
VIDEO: Colorado ATC lost contact with some pilots for 90 seconds
May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM

Air traffic controllers in Denver scramble to use backups after losing comms Monday

A Federal Aviation Administration official says the main communication lines went down in Denver earlier this week but radar remained online
May 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A United Airlines jetliner prepares to push off from a gate at Denver International Airport Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
May 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM

US lost business travelers in April amid economic anxiety and border detentions

Business travel to the U.S. fell 9% in April as companies and workers grappled with economic uncertainty and anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and border policies
May 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
FILE - Travelers check American Airlines flight information screens for their flight status at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. (AP photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
May 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM

FAA testifies about Newark airport failures

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on testimony from agency leaders about equipment outages, which have led to air traffic control issues.
May 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: FAA testifies about Newark airport failures
May 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM

New details emerge on incidents at Newark Airport

ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on the latest details as well as a U.S. Senate hearing amid efforts to revamp the Federal Aviation Administration.
May 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
VIDEO: New details emerge on incidents at Newark Airport
May 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Looming New Jersey Transit strike could impact 350,000 commuters, say officials

A possible strike against New Jersey Transit by the engineers' union could lead to a shutdown of NJ Transit train lines, causing a disruption to over 350,000 commuters.
May 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
People board a NJ Tranist train at the Hoboken Transit Terminal, Sept. 1, 2023, in Hoboken, New Jersey.
May 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Airbnb launches new services ahead of summer travel season

Airbnb is letting users go beyond booking a room or home stay and choose from a variety of amenities.
May 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The logo of Airbnb, Inc. is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the company's branding visible in the background.
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM

More delays on flights coming into Newark Airport

More flights have been canceled and the average delay going into the airport is more than two hours as the FAA works to fix the air traffic control issues.
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
VIDEO: More delays on flights coming into Newark Airport
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Downturn in tourism between Canada and US 'breaks my heart,' Canadian Ambassador says

Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman joined ABC News Live to discuss ongoing trade and tariff tensions between the two countries.
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
VIDEO: Downturn in tourism between Canada and US 'breaks my heart,' Canadian Ambassador says
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM

FAA holds summit with major airlines amid Newark Airport issues

The FAA is meeting with airlines including Delta, United, American and JetBlue to propose cutting back on flights during the summer to reduce ongoing delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: FAA holds summit with major airlines amid Newark Airport issues
May 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM

FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.
May 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks to reporters during a news conference on Newark Liberty International Airport at the Department of Transportation Headquarters, May 12, 2025 in Washington.
May 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Transportation Secretary Duffy on plans to improve safety at Newark airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared plans for the Federal Aviation Administration to replace outdated telecommunications systems with fiber lines and modern hardware.
May 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
VIDEO: Transportation Secretary Duffy on plans to improve safety at Newark airport
May 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Transportation secretary warns of air travel troubles ahead of summer

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that issues like the ones seen at Newark International Airport are “going to happen in other places across the country” and have “to be fixed.”
May 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
VIDEO: Transportation secretary warns of air travel troubles ahead of summer
May 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM

Yet another equipment issue disrupts Newark Liberty air traffic, FAA says

Air traffic control problems continued at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday morning after an equipment glitch, officials said.
May 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
United Airline planes are seen at the gate at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, May 7, 2025.
May 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM

Issue at Philadelphia facility caused Newark ground delay, says FAA

The FAA said a telecommunications issue at the Philadelphia TRACON Area C facility, which guides aircraft in and out of Newark, caused the agency to issue a ground stop Sunday.
May 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
VIDEO: Issue at Philadelphia facility caused Newark ground delay, says FAA
May 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM

Another Newark airport equipment outage grounds flights

Officials say a radio communications issue between air traffic controllers and planes led to a 45-minute ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Sunday.
May 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
VIDEO: Another Newark airport equipment outage grounds flights
May 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM

Operations resume at Newark Liberty airport after ground stop

Officials said the FAA issued the brief 45-minute ground stop after a radio communications issue at Newark Liberty International Airport.
May 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
VIDEO: Operations resume at Newark Liberty airport after ground stop
May 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Radar screens at Newark airport went black again overnight

Radar screens at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport went black again early Friday morning.
May 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The United Airlines Station Operation Center at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey on May 7, 2025.
May 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM

FAA issued ground stop for Newark Liberty International Airport

An air traffic control equipment outage caused the FAA to implement a 45-minute ground stop for Newark on Sunday.
May 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
VIDEO: FAA issued ground stop for Newark Liberty International Airport
May 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce flight capacity at Newark airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty International Airport for the “next several weeks,” as New Jersey’s largest airport struggles with radar outages and numerous flight delays and c...
May 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Chris Rocheleau, acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, left, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, right, speak about a new air traffic control infrastructure plan, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
May 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM

Newark Airport ATC outages raise safety concerns

A third air traffic control outage in just weeks at Newark Airport is raising concerns about aging infrastructure at major aviation hubs nationwide.
May 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
VIDEO: Newark Airport ATC outages raise safety concerns
May 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM

Is it still safe to be flying in and out of Newark airport?

Captain Jason Ambrosi, the president of the Air Line Pilots Association, provides insight into the radar outages and air traffic control troubles at Newark Liberty International Airport.
May 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
VIDEO: Is it still safe to be flying in and out of Newark airport?
May 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM

Potential strike looms over New Jersey transit commuters

A possible strike between the New Jersey Transit and its engineers' union could lead to a shutdown of the train lines, causing a disruption to over 300,000 commuters.
May 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
A possible strike between the New Jersey Transit and its engineers' union could lead to a shutdown of the train lines, causing a disruption to over 300,000 commuters.
May 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Forget the buffet: Here's why a cruise should be on your vacation bucket list

Cruise lines are changing it up when it comes to dining options.
May 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A magician at Spellbound by Magic Castle captivates guests with spectacular magic tricks and delicious cocktails.
May 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM

Radar screens at Newark airport went black again overnight

Radar screens at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport went black again early Friday morning. ABC News' Sam Sweeney reports.
May 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
VIDEO: Radar screens at Newark airport went black again overnight
May 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Plans for new air traffic control system unveiled by transportation secretary

Plans for a new air traffic control system were announced Thursday by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
May 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks at an event unveiling a new U.S. air traffic control system at the Department of Transportation on May 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
May 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM

United CEO insists it is safe to fly at Newark Airport

In a letter to employees, CEO Scott Kirby wrote that “all the flights in and out of Newark are absolutely safe,” amid an influx of cancelled flights over the past week.
May 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
VIDEO: United CEO insists it is safe to fly at Newark Airport
May 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM

Newark airport chaos continues, and REAL ID requirements take effect

ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on the hundreds of cancelled flights as air traffic control systems at Newark Airport ripple across the country and changes to REAL ID kick in at airports across the U.S.
May 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
VIDEO: Air travel chaos as REAL ID deadline kicks in
May 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM

What to know about flight cancellations and delays at Newark airport

Newark International Airport passengers are facing hours long delays due to staffing issues.
May 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
VIDEO: What to know about flight cancellations and delays at Newark airport
May 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Real ID goes into effect: Here are the requirements

Here's everything you need to know about the Real ID requirements, deadlines, what it means for travel and more.
May 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Miami, Florida, Miami International Airport, Homeland Security REAL ID message.
May 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM

By The Numbers: What travelers should expect for Real ID deadline on May 7

A look at the numbers behind the newest Real ID requirements beginning May 7, and what delays travelers can face if they don’t have one.
May 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
VIDEO: By The Numbers: What travelers should expect for Real ID deadline on May 7
May 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Transportation secretary on Newark airport issues: 'This is a bipartisan effort'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discussed the department's plan to grow air traffic control staffing and infrastructure at U.S. airports.
May 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
VIDEO: Transportation secretary on Newark airport issues: 'This is a bipartisan effort'
May 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Noem: Travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security.
May 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security.
May 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM

Noem: Travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

The head of Homeland Security says travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny
May 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
People line up to apply for Real ID at a Real ID Supercenter in downtown Chicago, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
May 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM

How climate change prompted Hawaii to increase taxes on hotels

Hawaii has passed legislation to increase people staying at hotels to help the islands cope with the increasing pressures from climate change.
May 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Tropical landscape with lush gardens, a lagoon-style pool, and buildings of Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club, Oahu, Kapolei, Hawaii, July 27, 2024.
May 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Countdown to Real ID deadline

As the May 7 deadline approaches, "GMA" outlines what you need to know to obtain your Real ID for travel.
May 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: Countdown to Real ID deadline
May 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Controllers lost contact with planes at Newark airport

A system-wide outage last Monday caused air traffic controllers to lose the ability to see, hear or talk to all arriving and departing aircraft for 60 to 90 seconds at Newark Liberty Airport.
May 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
VIDEO: Controllers lost contact with planes at Newark airport
May 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM

What happens if you don't have a REAL ID by May 7: New travel requirements explained

Laura Hruby, director of Consular Affairs at the State Department's Office of Public and Congressional Affairs, discusses the looming May 7 Real ID deadline.
May 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
People line up at the New York State DMV on April 28, 2025 in New York City.
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