State Dept. warns travelers of passport processing delays

The Department of State is warning travelers to renew their passports well in advance of international travel as the agency said the busiest summer travel season on record approaches.

State Department warns of passport delays
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If you need a new passport, you are urged to apply as soon as possible as major delays are being reported.

Here are the 'most misunderstood' American accents abroad, according to survey

Do you "pawk the caw" in Rhode Island? If so, you may be among the American tourists most difficult to understand while traveling internationally, according to the results of a recent survey.

US issues Mexico travel warnings for spring breakers

The State Department is imploring Americans to review potential threats before making travel plans, while Texas officials urge forgoing travel to Mexico entirely.

Is turbulence happening more often?

Experts say climate change could be playing a part in the frequency of turbulence and could also make it more common on flights in the future.

Yosemite National Park extends park closure as another atmospheric river storm slams California

The national park has been closed since the end of February when storms battered the region and dumped more than 15 feet of snow, overpowering crews that have been working tirelessly to remove snow and keep the park open for visitors.

US issues 'do not travel' warning for Mexico

The travel warning was issued before the FBI announced four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros.

Man on LA-Boston flight tried stabbing flight attendant: DOJ

A man was arrested after he allegedly trying to stab a United Airlines flight attendant in the neck and attempted to open an emergency exit door midflight from LAX to Boston.

Construction to begin on bullet train connecting SoCal to Las Vegas

The Rancho Cucamonga station will connect to Metrolink’s regional rail network, which includes stations in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties with Las Vegas over a 218-mile system.

Frontier joins United to make family seating easier on flights

The airlines’ moves come less than a year after federal officials urged airlines to ensure that families, especially those with young children, are able to sit together.