New Southwest policy could cost plus-size travelers more money

Among the handful of changes at Southwest Airlines is a new policy that will force plus-size people to purchase an extra seat in advance.

National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks

The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

These are expected to be the 10 busiest US airports this Thanksgiving

Tens of millions of people are expected to be taking to the skies for Thanksgiving travel and these are the top 10 airports that are expected to be the busiest this week.

405 Freeway traffic: Back-to-back weekend closures through Sepulveda Pass announced

If you plan on taking the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass, plan accordingly as back-to-back weekend lane closures are planned in both directions.

‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.

Thanksgiving travel rush in full swing
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Southern California's roads and airports are packed as people travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Record holiday travel expected as airlines rebound from government shutdown

Following disruptions from the longest government shutdown that snarled travel nationwide, airlines and airports are now preparing for record-setting demand.

Thanksgiving travel rush underway
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Record holiday travel is expected as airlines rebound from government shutdown.

This year's top Thanksgiving travel destinations

This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.

TSA may charge passengers without REAL ID or passport: What we know

A new TSA policy may charge travelers without a REAL ID or passport a fee to verify their identity and be able to board a plane.

Two storms loom over busy Thanksgiving Week, potentially impacting millions of travelers

Two storms loom over next week's Thanksgiving holiday with the potential to cause delays during the busiest travel period of the year, when close to 82 million Americans are expected to take to the road, rail or sky.

These California highways ranked as the deadliest in the US - see the list

A new study analyzing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that highways on the West Coast are among the deadliest in the U.S.

Flight delays and cancelations to linger for days: aviation officials

The ongoing government shutdown, in its 43rd day as of Wednesday, continues to affect air travel, with significant impacts at major airports like LAX.

Flight cancellations and delays intensify as shutdown continues

As of early Monday, several airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights causing stress for air travelers across the country.