HOUSTON: George Bush Intercontinental Airport warned travelers on Thursday to expect security waits that could reach four hours or longer as reduced staffing continued to disrupt screening operations during the partial federal government shutdown. Houston Airports said TSA was operating only in Terminals A and E at Bush, with lines potentially extending outside the terminal areas. The airport said conditions…

CHICAGO: Thousands of flights across the United States were canceled or delayed as a powerful late winter storm swept from the Midwest toward the East Coast, disrupting air travel at major hubs during a busy spring break period. FlightAware recorded 4,853 cancellations and 12,112 delays within, into, or out of the United States on Monday. By early Tuesday,…

MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: International travel to the United States softened in 2025 as several major inbound markets posted lower volumes, with government and industry data showing year over year declines during key months and weaker performance from some of the country’s largest sources of visitors, including Canada and several high volume overseas markets. U.S. Department of Commerce travel figures showed…

Spirit Airlines warns of possible shutdown within 12 months, citing weak demand, oversupply and cash shortfall despite emerging from bankruptcy in March.

U.S. State Department introduces visa bond program, targeting B-1 and B-2 visa applicants from high-risk nations with up to $15,000 entry bonds.

Las Vegas tourism dropped 11.3% in June as visitors recoil from soaring prices, luxury pivots, and rising visa fees impacting international travel

Etihad Airways has officially inaugurated its first flight to Atlanta, marking a significant step in the airline’s ongoing North American expansion. The inaugural service from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta touched down on July 2, 2025, connecting the capital of the UAE with the economic hub of the southeastern United States. The launch of the new route adds Atlanta to Etihad Airways’…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported steady growth in global air travel demand for May 2025, with international passenger traffic showing notable gains despite regional variations. According to IATA’s latest data release, total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), increased by 5.0 percent compared to the same month in 2024.…