Travel firms cancel holidays as violence grips Egypt

Violence sweeping Egypt has hit its tourism — a vital part of the economy — as governments warn holidaymakers to stay away, prompting...

Eiffel Tower closed for two hours after bomb scare

Tourists and workers were evacuated from the Eiffel Tour for more than two hours Friday following a bomb alert, but it later reopened.

Plane from Ireland lands in Philadelphia after 'unsubstantiated' threat

A plane from Ireland landed in Philadelphia after an "unsubstantiated" threat, according to Philadelphia police.

US issues worldwide travel alert due to al Qaeda threat

A worldwide alert has been issued for all U.S. citizens traveling abroad due to an unspecified al Qaeda threat, State Department officials warned Friday.

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Flight attendants for U.S. airlines hold banners and placards while picketing at Los Angeles International Airport's departure level demanding that sm...
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Police: American woman gang-raped in Indian town

An American woman was gang-raped Tuesday in the northern Indian resort town of Manali, police said. The 30-year-old woman was picked up...

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TSA's small-knife policy sparks bipartisan outrage

At a time when the partisan divide in Congress grows ever wider, it seems there’s one thing legislators can agree on: They’re dead-set...

US cancels plan to close control towers at smaller airports

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday canceled budget-driven plans to close 149 air traffic control towers at smaller U.S....

TSA expands fast screening to some international passengers

The government is expanding its expedited airport security screening program to some international travelers for the first time. The...

Obama quietly signs bill easing air travel delays

Without comment or fanfare, President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed legislation sparing U.S. air travel from the effects of...

TSA defends security operations at Newark airport

NEWARK, N.J. -- The Transportation Security Administration is defending its operations at Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey...

TSA's PreCheck program reveals promise and problems

As both an elite member of Delta’s mileage plan and a participant in the government’s Global Entry program, George Reese could be...

Veterans may get unclaimed clothing left at airport checkpoints

A congresswoman from New York wants the Transportation Security Administration to give sweatshirts, belts and other unclaimed clothing...

TSA relaxing rules on snow globes at airport checkpoints

Souvenir hunters rejoice: Later this summer, you will able to pack snow globes in your carry-on luggage when you go to the airport....

TSA eases airport security routine for wounded warriors

Staff Sgt. Guillermo Tejada lost both legs to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2010. Now rehabilitating in San Diego,...

Dozens of TSA workers fired, suspended for screening violations

The Transportation Security Administration fired five employees and suspended 38 others on Friday for violating security procedures at...