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.
TSA ConfirmID
TSA ConfirmID is a U.S. identity verification system that allows the Transportation Security Administration to confirm a traveler’s identity before airport screening. It uses personal information provided during booking to match passengers with security records. Travelers may encounter TSA ConfirmID as part of enhanced identity checks at airport security.
China’s Spring Festival Travel Rush Puts Smart Airports to the Ultimate Test
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 Plans Return to Venezuela with First U.S. Flights Since 2019
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.
Heathrow Ends the 100ml Rule as New Scanners Transform Airport Security
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
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 Begins Assigned Seating Era With Premium Options and New Boarding System
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
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 Reclaims Title as America’s Busiest Airport
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
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.
The World’s Most Punctual Airlines and Airports in 2025, According to Cirium
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
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.
U.S. Government Shutdown Costs Travel Industry $6 Billion, Study Finds
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
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.
The New York Times Reveals Its Top Travel Destinations for 2026
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 4 mins read
From historic port cities to remote frontiers, The New York Times’ 2026 list highlights destinations shaped by culture, sustainability, and global change.
Caribbean Flights Resume After U.S. Airspace Curbs Trigger Widespread Airline Disruptions
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
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.