2026 travel trends: What will Americans do next year?
From hosting the World Cup to celebrating our 250th anniversary, Americans have lots to travel for in 2026. Here’s a look at some of the trips already trending for the new year.
From hosting the World Cup to celebrating our 250th anniversary, Americans have lots to travel for in 2026. Here’s a look at some of the trips already trending for the new year.
New study ranks the nation's top airports for traveler amenities, see the list
When it comes to flying, airports across the U.S. have a variety of shops, restaurants, and lounges for travelers to enjoy. A new study ranked the top airports where fliers can enjoy a luxurious pre-flight experience.
When it comes to flying, airports across the U.S. have a variety of shops, restaurants, and lounges for travelers to enjoy. A new study ranked the top airports where fliers can enjoy a luxurious pre-flight experience.
Here's when you can visit US national parks for free in 2026
The National Park Service has rolled out a new slate of free-admission days, giving travelers several chances throughout the year to explore iconic parks without paying an entrance fee.
The National Park Service has rolled out a new slate of free-admission days, giving travelers several chances throughout the year to explore iconic parks without paying an entrance fee.
Southern California storm tracker: Pineapple Express to bring massive flooding, gusty winds through Christmas
A powerful atmospheric river storm will bring life-threatening flooding, 80 mph winds, and up to 12 inches of rain to Southern California through Christmas week, according to the National Weather Service.
A powerful atmospheric river storm will bring life-threatening flooding, 80 mph winds, and up to 12 inches of rain to Southern California through Christmas week, according to the National Weather Service.
Pineapple Express headed to Southern California for Christmas: What to know
The Pineapple Express storm heading towards Southern California just in time for Christmas is only getting worse.
The Pineapple Express storm heading towards Southern California just in time for Christmas is only getting worse.
Holiday travel 2025: Record 10.2 million SoCal travelers to hit the road
Southern California holiday travel is set to hit a record 10.2M people this year. See the best times to drive and the freeways to avoid if possible.
Southern California holiday travel is set to hit a record 10.2M people this year. See the best times to drive and the freeways to avoid if possible.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Southwest offering $67 flights in nod to viral internet meme: 'Trendy' sale
Deal targets Gen Alpha viral meme with select Tuesday and Wednesday flights.
Deal targets Gen Alpha viral meme with select Tuesday and Wednesday flights.
Southern California braces for Christmas storm: Timeline
A series of powerful storms will hit Southern California next week, bringing heavy snow, flood risks, and gusty winds that could disrupt Christmas travel in major corridors like the Grapevine.
A series of powerful storms will hit Southern California next week, bringing heavy snow, flood risks, and gusty winds that could disrupt Christmas travel in major corridors like the Grapevine.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Southwest reportedly pursuing the launch of its own airport lounge network
Southwest Airlines is reportedly pursuing the launch of its own network of airport lounges as the carrier looks to expand its premium offerings.
Southwest Airlines is reportedly pursuing the launch of its own network of airport lounges as the carrier looks to expand its premium offerings.
Research reveals cities where people really, really want to move to – and stay
A new survey shows Americans are favoring affordable, safe, vibrant mid-size cities. Here’s where.
A new survey shows Americans are favoring affordable, safe, vibrant mid-size cities. Here’s where.
CDC warns travelers about outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease in 4 countries
U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.
U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.
Gas prices drop below $3 a gallon in 37 states - See where
Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.
Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.
Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
DOT halts enforcement of key airline rule after carriers' request
The Department of Transportation is pausing refund obligations for passengers when airlines change flight numbers.
The Department of Transportation is pausing refund obligations for passengers when airlines change flight numbers.
These new California laws go into effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume after more than a decade
Malaysia will restart the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on Dec. 30, more than ten years after the aircraft vanished during its 2014 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.
Malaysia will restart the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on Dec. 30, more than ten years after the aircraft vanished during its 2014 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for 19 countries on travel ban list
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."