Labor Day 2025: Last-minute trips in the Philadelphia area
Whether you're looking for a day trip, or a quick overnight stay, here are some last-minute trips to celebrate Labor Day around the Philadelphia area.
SEPTA service cuts take effect on Sunday: Here's what you need to know
Thousands are expected to be impacted as SEPTA's impending service cuts officially go into effect on Sunday, just one day before Philadelphia public school students head back to school.
Amtrak's new NextGen Acela to debut Aug. 28: Routes between DC, Philly, NYC
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia.
Mexico travel advisory raised to Level 2 amid safety concerns
The updated travel advisory includes popular destinations including Los Cabos and Cancún.
Spirit Airlines warns it may not survive another year
The low-cost carrier filed for bankruptcy in November 2024 after failed merger attempts with JetBlue and Frontier.
Delta flight clips plane at Atlanta airport causing almost 4 hour delay
A Delta flight was delayed 4 hours after it clipped another plane during push back at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean water slide panel breaks, injuring cruise ship passenger, officials say
A broken panel on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas caused water to spill down while passengers screamed in panic.
US may require visa applicants to post $15K bond to enter country. What we know
The proposed pilot program would require people from countries considered to have high overstay rates to post bonds of up to $15,000 when they apply for a visa.
Great Wolf Lodge flash sale offers $84 rooms for one day only, including PA's Pocono Mountains location
North America’s largest chain of indoor water parks and resorts is offering steep discounts for one day only.
Watch: Pilot surprises his grandmother with touching announcement
Justin Shurtz said his grandmother had no idea he was going to show up on her flight.
Spirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots amid lower off-season demand
Spirit Airlines is preparing to furlough 270 pilots this fall. The airline emerged from bankruptcy in March.
Carnival Cruise Line’s 'new exclusive destination' opens
Celebration Key, Carnival’s first exclusive destination, is now open in the Bahamas with five themed areas for all ages.
Southwest assigned seats: Here's when ticket and boarding changes will happen
The new policy ends the airliner’s long standing open seating policy, and here’s what we know.
Delta flight returns to Atlanta after onboard incident, delays journey to Tucson
Delta Flight 937 returned to Atlanta due to an onboard incident involving a customer, which was deescalated by the crew.
Major TSA security changes ahead: How your next airport experience could look
The TSA may ease restrictions on liquids and other screening rules as Homeland Security signals a shift in post-9/11 airport security measures.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship hit by mysterious illness affecting more than 140 passengers
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
These US airports are the worst to fly out of; see the list
AirHelp created its ranking based on on-time performance, customer opinion and the food and shopping experience.
The 20 best places to watch the sunset
The list highlights clear-sky escapes and viral sunset spots.
Keep shoes on while passing through airport security checkpoints
The Department of Homeland Security ends the nearly two-decade long policy requiring airport travelers to remove their shoes at TSA security checkpoints.
PHL grapples with striking workers, storm delays, uptick in holiday travel: tips to remain patient
Philly International is facing a perfect storm of challenges as travelers head out for the Fourth of July holiday, on top of unionized airport workers on strike and bad weather causing flight disruptions, the airport is grappling with significant hurdles.