Most Popular Destinations this Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2022May 26, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

Millions of Americans plan to hit the highways and the skies this Memorial Day weekend. Plan for large crowds wherever you go, especially if you're heading to one of the following locations. AAA just released it's list of top Memorial... continue the journey

Airport Staffing Shortages Expected to Cause Long Lines

Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The summer travel season arrives with Memorial Day weekend. That means busy airports and long security lines, even at smaller airports. Staffing shortages will only add to the issues. Staffing Shortages At Kansas City's International Airport... continue the journey

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Best, worst times to travel Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

What do you think of when you imagine the perfect road trip? Freedom to relax and be on your own schedule? Flexibility to stop and see what you want when you want? Spending less than flying somewhere so you have... continue the journey

ROAD TRIP: Easy way to calculate gas costs

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

Summer is for the freedom of road trips and millions of Americans plan to hit the highways this Memorial Day weekend. The high price of gas is going to leave less money for hotels and fun on those trips, but... continue the journey

Monkeypox Could Impact Future Travel

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

Don't toss your masks yet! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about a new illness and the World Health Organization is considering whether to declare an international emergency over monkeypox. If that happens, there could be new... continue the journey

Why you shouldn’t wait to get, renew your passport

Posted on May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

If you're heading out of the country this summer and still need to apply for, or renew, your passport you're running out of time. The process has taken longer ever since the government shut down for weeks in 2020 because... continue the journey

Requirements for Summer Travel by Air and Sea

Posted on May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Millions of people are counting the days to summer vacation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks travelers to add one more thing to the "to-do list" before leaving home. It recommends travelers get a... continue the journey

Southwest Airlines Unveils New Fare

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines is known for it's Wanna Get Away fares and free flights for bags. Now the airline wants to be known for something else too. Southwest announced a new fare Tuesday. It's called Wanna Get Away Plus... continue the journey

US easing travel restrictions to Cuba

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

WASHINGTON -- Whether you're trying to visit family or visiting for fun, traveling to Cuba is about to get a little bit easier. The Biden Administration announced Monday it plans to expand flights to Cuba. It also plans to take... continue the journey

Southwest Airlines Announces Sweeping Upgrades

Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines tells customers "let me upgrade you." The airline announced plans Wednesday to improve everything from customer service to inflight experiences. Southwest Airlines said it doesn't want customers standing in line or waiting on hold for anything... continue the journey

How to Check Health Status of Your Cruise Ship

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

Tens of thousands of people plan to board cruise ships and sail to fun in the sun this summer. If you're ready to pack your bags, you can keep tabs on your ship while counting down the days to embarkation.... continue the journey

New Tool May Help You Find Cheaper Flights

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

As temperatures heat up outside, so do summer vacation plans. But this year, travelers may be in for some sticker shock. The Adobe Digital Economy Index tracks data on US domestic flight bookings and prices. When the report was released in... continue the journey