TSA Confirms Early Success of ConfirmID as REAL ID Enforcement Tightens
TSA reports strong early results from the rollout of ConfirmID, a paid identity verification option for travelers without REAL ID, as airport compliance rates rise nationwide.
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TSA reports strong early results from the rollout of ConfirmID, a paid identity verification option for travelers without REAL ID, as airport compliance rates rise nationwide.
Accor becomes one of the first global hotel groups to integrate its booking and loyalty ecosystem directly into ChatGPT, reshaping how travelers discover and book hotels.
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 and nationwide America250 celebrations set to drive record demand, Amtrak is encouraging travelers to book early for what could be the busiest summer in its history.
China’s annual Spring Festival travel rush is underway, with record passenger volumes, longer holidays, and smart airport technology reshaping the world’s largest human migration.
American Airlines is preparing to resume nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela, marking a significant step toward restoring air links suspended since 2019.
London Heathrow has scrapped the long-standing 100ml liquid rule after completing a £1 billion rollout of next-generation security scanners, marking a major shift in airport screening.
Southwest Airlines has officially ended open seating, rolling out assigned seats, premium cabin options, and a redesigned boarding process across its network.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport has overtaken Atlanta to become the busiest airport in the United States, marking a major milestone for U.S. aviation in 2025.
New travel data for 2026 shows travelers rethinking how they plan, pay for, and experience trips, with AI, short getaways, wellness, and flexibility shaping the year ahead.
A new Cirium report reveals which airlines and airports delivered the strongest on-time performance in 2025, despite global disruption, airspace constraints, and operational pressure.