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.
An apron is the area at an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, unloaded, refueled, or boarded. It’s sometimes called the tarmac or ramp and is restricted to authorized personnel for safety reasons. Travelers usually see the apron when boarding or deplaning via stairs or buses.
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.
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.
China has confirmed 30-day visa-free entry for British citizens, a move expected to accelerate travel demand, airline capacity growth, and renewed business ties between the two countries.
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.
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.
Federal government shutdowns deliver immediate and costly consequences for U.S. travel, with a new study estimating $6.1 billion in losses from a single 43-day disruption.
U.S. airlines are working to restore Caribbean schedules after temporary airspace restrictions caused hundreds of cancellations and stranded tens of thousands of travelers during the peak holiday period.