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Summer travel broke records but flight cancellations are lower than you think U.S. airlines have canceled just 1.6% of all flights this year despite record summer travel and significant disruptions in July sparked by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, the Transportation Department said on Thursday. USDOT said the cancellation rate through Tuesday this year is slightly above

United Airlines flight attendants are prepared to strike. Here's why it's still unlikely. United Airlines flight attendants voted to authorize a strike Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean they’re about to walk off the job. The airline’s flight attendants have been eligible to update their contract for nearly three years, according to the Association of Flight

Buttigieg is pouring billions into accessibility. He says it will benefit all travelers. Get more news like this delivered to your inbox by signing up for our Travel newsletter here . Transporation Secretary Pete Buttigieg poured billions into accessibility efforts. He wants you to know it’s yielding results.  The Department of Transportation has invested billions

Rated 'R' for relax: It's OK to watch awkward scenes during a flight | Cruising Altitude Get more news like this delivered to your inbox by signing up for our Travel newsletter here .  Isn’t it weird when you’re watching a movie or a show on a plane and all of a sudden the characters

Ready for a slower pace of life? Get over $16K to move to the Spanish countryside Those ready to convert to slow living and spend their days wandering through old-world plazas, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the quaint countryside can now get paid to make the move. The remote Spanish region of Extremadura, bordering Portugal

US national parks receive record-high $100 million gift: Here's who gave it and where it's going An Indiana-based nonprofit has donated a historic $100 million gift to an organization that supports and protects national parks around the United States. Indianapolis-based foundation Lilly Endowment Inc. donated the funds to the National Park Foundation, NPF announced Monday.

Delays, outages after potential cyberattack at Seattle-Tacoma Airport continue System outages in the wake of a potential cyberattack continue to affect Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, commonly known as SeaTac, inconveniencing flyers for a third day. Airport spokesperson Perry Cooper told USA TODAY Monday evening that there is still no timeline for a full restoration of the

Coney Island's historic 'Cyclone' roller coaster shut down; owners issued violations Coney Island's famed roller coaster "Cyclone" was shut down indefinitely after it malfunctioned and came to stop with riders onboard last week. Luna Park's 97-year-old wooden roller coaster was "on its ascent on Thursday afternoon, when the ride operators took it out of service

Passengers will soon pay more for a Princess cruise. Here's why. Travelers can expect to pay more next time they sail with Princess Cruises. The cruise line is raising its crew appreciation charge starting later this month. Passengers booked in suites will pay $19 per person, per day, up from $18, while fees for guests

Your guide to hotel bliss: Where to stay for top-notch amenities Readers' top picks for places to stay in style There are lots of reasons to stay at one hotel over another, and when you're trying to decide where to book, it often comes down to which hotel has the best features. Maybe the property

Closed for the season: Top Thrill 2 coaster reopening at Cedar Point postponed to 2025 You will have to find your thrills on other rides this year at Cedar Point. The Sandusky, Ohio amusement park announced late Friday afternoon that its much anticipated Top Thrill 2 roller coaster will not reopen this year. The roller

Bargain travel hunters, your time is coming. Here's how to get the best fall deals. Get more news like this delivered to your inbox by signing up for our Travel newsletter here .  Friday is National Cheap Flights Day (who knew?). Summer is drawing to a close, but the plus side as we head into