Airline CEOs torch lawmakers for turning air travel into a ‘political football’

Denver airport steps up as shutdown squeezes TSA Denver International Airport is asking travelers to donate grocery and gas gift cards to help unpaid TSA workers during the government shutdown in an effort to ‘ease the burden’ as Congress faces pressure to act. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Airline industry leaders blasted … Read more

Watch: Long TSA lines, travel delays as partial government shutdown continues

Since the Department of Homeland Security shut down last month, Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay. Travelers around the U.S. saw long lines and delays as the agency grappled with staffing shortages and resignations. Source link

Fliers running into long lines, travel headaches amid partial government shutdown

Fliers running into long lines, travel headaches amid partial government shutdown – CBS News Watch CBS News Fliers in the U.S. experienced long lines at security as TSA agents worked without pay. Tim McNicholas has more on the major problems looming this spring break. Source link

Travel is about to get more expensive as Iran conflict sparks jet fuel crunch

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Airfares could rise in the weeks ahead as the Iran conflict disrupts energy markets and squeezes jet-fuel supplies, increasing costs for airlines and passengers. Fuel traders are watching the Strait of Hormuz closely, because disruptions from U.S.-Israeli strikes and retaliatory Iranian drone and missile attacks could quickly … Read more

Chaotic incident at Kansas City airport as officials warn about travel disruptions

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Seventh American service member dies amid U.S. war with Iran 03:02 Now Playing Chaotic incident at Kansas City airport as officials warn about travel disruptions 01:55 UP NEXT Police search for perpetrators after explosion damages entrance of U.S. Embassy in … Read more

War in the Middle East ensnares many Muslim pilgrims in travel chaos

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The travel chaos from the war in the Middle East has ensnared many of the Muslims who have converged on Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage, leaving them stranded and scrambling to find other ways home. Others had to scrap their planned visits altogether. For some who performed the religious rituals, the … Read more

Travel blogger stuck at Kuwait airport says the U.S. government is not helping

Travel blogger and influencer Alyssa Ramos spoke with CBS News 24/7 about her experience being stranded at the Kuwait airport after airspace closures during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Ramos said she is taking matters into her own hands because the “government simply is not helping us.” Source link