4th of July holiday travel rush begins
The Automobile Club of Southern California estimates that nearly 3.3 million SoCal residents will be traveling for the holiday, the third-highest number for a Fourth of July holiday, behind only 2019 and 2018.
The Automobile Club of Southern California estimates that nearly 3.3 million SoCal residents will be traveling for the holiday, the third-highest number for a Fourth of July holiday, behind only 2019 and 2018.
Summer travel: July Fourth weekend another test for airlines struggling to meet demand
Problems were already popping up ahead of the holiday weekend: American canceled 8% of its flights Tuesday and Wednesday, while United srubbed 4% of its schedule.
Problems were already popping up ahead of the holiday weekend: American canceled 8% of its flights Tuesday and Wednesday, while United srubbed 4% of its schedule.
California's Great America amusement park is changing hands; future uncertain
The owner of California's Great America has sold the popular South Bay amusement park.
The owner of California's Great America has sold the popular South Bay amusement park.
This week’s July 4 flight forecast: Cancellations and delays surge amid hectic holiday travel week
The Fourth of July is around the corner, and air travelers are making their plans to enjoy what may be the busiest travel season of the year so far.
The Fourth of July is around the corner, and air travelers are making their plans to enjoy what may be the busiest travel season of the year so far.
Drive into summer prepared: 5 things to know when you hit the road in extreme heat
Driving during the summer months poses some unique dangers to vehicles and passengers, but keeping you and others safe all comes down to preparation.
Driving during the summer months poses some unique dangers to vehicles and passengers, but keeping you and others safe all comes down to preparation.
Airlines blame FAA for widespread flight delays, cancellations
Airlines say understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is “crippling” traffic along the East Coast.
Airlines say understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is “crippling” traffic along the East Coast.
Say ‘I do’ in Italy: Lazio Region will pay you 2,000 euros to get married there
The promotion, called “In Lazio with Love,” is open to both Italians and foreigners to help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The promotion, called “In Lazio with Love,” is open to both Italians and foreigners to help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several SoCal beaches make 10 most polluted beaches list
On a good note, a total of 51 beaches around the state landed on Heal the Bay's Honor Roll, indicating top-rate water quality grades recorded year-round
On a good note, a total of 51 beaches around the state landed on Heal the Bay's Honor Roll, indicating top-rate water quality grades recorded year-round
Traffic reopens at LAX after reports of suspicious vehicle
The departure level of the central terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport was briefly closed Wednesday evening while police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle. Travelers are now being allowed back into the terminal.
The departure level of the central terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport was briefly closed Wednesday evening while police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle. Travelers are now being allowed back into the terminal.
OMG! Airbnb offering $10M to 'create the craziest' properties on earth
Airbnb is giving out $10 million to create the craziest bookable properties around the world.
Airbnb is giving out $10 million to create the craziest bookable properties around the world.
Dave & Buster's is turning an arcade into a B&B for one night only
The luxury suite features king-size beds, a snack bar, and a personal chef and bartender.
The luxury suite features king-size beds, a snack bar, and a personal chef and bartender.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
Dozens of fights at LAX canceled on Father's Day
The cancellations are blamed on staffing shortages experienced by the airlines.
The cancellations are blamed on staffing shortages experienced by the airlines.
Yellowstone National Park to partly reopen after catastrophic flooding
Visitors had been flocking to Yellowstone during its 150th anniversary celebration amid the catastrophic flooding last week.
Visitors had been flocking to Yellowstone during its 150th anniversary celebration amid the catastrophic flooding last week.
US flight cancellations top 1,000 on Friday as summer travel heats up
Airports with the most cancellations were LaGuardia and Newark Liberty in the NYC area, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Reagan Washington National outside D.C.
Airports with the most cancellations were LaGuardia and Newark Liberty in the NYC area, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Reagan Washington National outside D.C.
Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season
Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.
Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.
Yellowstone peak renamed: Old name 'offensive,' park service says
The mountain was previously named after explorer Gustavus Doane.
The mountain was previously named after explorer Gustavus Doane.
US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
Southwest can't be sued for death of passenger who Oakland flight crew thought was unruly
Rich Ilczyszyn suffered a deadly pulmonary embolism while on a flight from Oakland to Orange County – but the flight crew thought he was just being disruptive because of his odd behavior on the plane.
Rich Ilczyszyn suffered a deadly pulmonary embolism while on a flight from Oakland to Orange County – but the flight crew thought he was just being disruptive because of his odd behavior on the plane.
Delta Air Lines to cut 100 daily flights over the summer
Delta Air Lines will "strategically decrease" its flight schedule this summer as it tries to minimize disruptions.
Delta Air Lines will "strategically decrease" its flight schedule this summer as it tries to minimize disruptions.