New Indianapolis airport opens Wednesday
November 9, 2008
The new airport, accessed from I-70, is about a 16-minute drive southwest of downtown Indianapolis. It features 40 gates on two concourses, advanced security screening with dedicated lanes for frequent fliers, casual travelers and families, and plenty of dining and parking options. Full story
New terminal opens at Raleigh airport
October 26, 2008
Terminal 2 includes new restaurants and shops, additional security checkpoint lanes and other amenities to enhance the travel experience. Full story
Passports required for Canada, Caribbean, Mexico
October 1, 2007
Travelers once again must have passports to enter or re-enter the United States by air from the Caribbean, Mexico, Bermuda or Canada. Full story
Key Forbidden City sites to open by Olympics
April 24, 2008
Key sites in Beijing's ancient Forbidden City are to reopen in time for this summer's Olympic Games, state media reported Wednesday. Full story
Spirit Airlines charging for checked baggage
Updated July 3, 2007
Spirit Airlines has begun charging passengers a fee for checked bags. Full story
US urges battery safety for passengers
March 21, 2007
The U.S. Department of Transportation is offering a number of safety tips for airline passengers transporting lithium batteries in electronic devices such as laptop computers and cell phones. Full story
Airport services help travelers
November 21, 2006
With everything from cell phone waiting lots to free entertainment, airports across the U.S. are adding services to help travelers this holiday season. Full story
Chicago airport offers parking lot check-in service
October 29, 2006
Travelers can check baggage and get their boarding passes and seat assignments at a staffed kiosk in Economy Parking Lot E. Full story
Holiday weekend launches summer travel season
May 26, 2006
Officials from TSA, airports and major airlines anticipate 200 million air travelers nationwide during the peak summer travel period between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Full story
Berlin inaugurates new train station
May 26, 2006
The multilayered Hauptbahnhof, or main station -- complete with shopping mall -- sits atop a new north-south tunnel through Berlin that will cut around half an hour off journey times to some destinations. Full story
