REAL ID
REAL ID is a U.S. identification standard required for domestic flights and access to certain federal facilities.
REAL ID is a U.S. identification standard required for domestic flights and access to certain federal facilities.
TSA ConfirmID is an identity verification system used by the TSA to confirm traveler identities before airport screening.
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.
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.
U.S. travel agencies crossed a historic milestone in 2025, generating more than $100 billion in airline ticket sales despite uneven demand and softer consumer confidence.
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. 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.
ITA Airways will introduce a new nonstop route between Rome and Houston in May 2026, expanding its U.S. network and strengthening its long-haul strategy.
Delta Air Lines says the federal government shutdown will cut its fourth-quarter profit by roughly $200 million due to reduced flight capacity, weakened bookings, and higher refunds.
TSA, or Transportation Security Administration, oversees airport security and passenger screening in the United States.
Southwest Airlines and Condor have finalized an interline partnership, beginning with Seattle connections in January and expanding across major U.S. gateways in the spring.