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No Real ID or passport? The TSA may charge you $18 to go through security
Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy
The Transportation Security Administration is planning to charge travelers $18 when they don't bring a Real ID or acceptable ID alternative to the airport.
Nov 20, 2025, 7:45 PM
Know your rights and protect your privacy: What citizens need to know about reentering the US
Madison Blancaflor, The Points Guy
What to expect when you return from an international trip, plus ways to protect your digital privacy in the event of a device search.
Nov 19, 2025, 10:00 PM
A normal Thanksgiving? Mass flight cancellations end as holiday rush nears
Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy
Thanksgiving travel is almost here, and flights are getting mostly back to normal. On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration ended cancellation requirements at 40 hubs.
Nov 17, 2025, 6:36 PM
Shutdown recovery: FAA will only require airlines to cancel 3% of flights this weekend
Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy
The FAA late Friday said airlines would only have to cut 3% of flights at major airports instead of 6%, as air travel continued to recover after the government shutdown.
Nov 14, 2025, 10:47 PM
Trump administration axes Biden-era rule to provide passenger compensation for delayed flights
David Slotnick, The Points Guy
The Trump administration officially repealed a rule that would have required airlines to compensate passengers for significant delays.
Nov 14, 2025, 5:03 PM
Air Canada and Porter's battle over Toronto lowers New York fares ... for now
Edward Russell, The Points Guy
Air Canada and Porter Airlines are set to duke it out for U.S. fliers at Toronto's convenient Billy Bishop Airport.
Nov 14, 2025, 4:30 PM
‘Real disruption’ for flights is yet to come if shutdown continues, DOT says
Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy
The Trump administration warned that travelers could face even worse delays and cancellations if Congress can't end the government shutdown this week.
Nov 11, 2025, 11:00 PM
How each airline is handling the flight cuts, starting Friday: What to know
Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy
Mass flight cancellations are set to start Friday due to strains from the federal government shutdown. Here's how airlines are responding.
Nov 6, 2025, 6:20 PM
Air Canada takes aim at rival with US flights from Toronto's downtown airport
Edward Russell, The Points Guy
Air Canada will connect Toronto's convenient Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) with Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C., next spring.
Oct 23, 2025, 7:40 PM
Need to know: Here are the travel impacts when the government shuts down
Clint Henderson, The Points Guy
If a shutdown happens, you can expect longer lines at the airport, potential passport delays and national park closures, among other issues.
Sep 29, 2025, 7:30 PM
Air Canada plans US growth in 2026, beginning with 3 new routes
Edward Russell, The Points Guy
Air Canada adds three new routes to Cleveland, Columbus and San Antonio in 2026.
Sep 24, 2025, 2:45 PM
Delta's wild new Airbus A321neo configuration is official with a whopping 44 first-class seats
Zach Griff, The Points Guy
Due to regulatory delays, Delta Air Lines is temporarily changing plans for several A321neo jets — with a massive expansion of first-class seating.
Sep 22, 2025, 4:45 PM
Delta and Aeromexico must end joint venture by January, Trump administration rules
Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico must wind down their deep partnership by Jan. 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation ruled Monday, amid competitive concerns in Mexico City.
Sep 16, 2025, 1:00 AM
Deciphering last week's air travel protection news: What are your rights as a passenger?
David Slotnick, The Points Guy
Several proposed and actual changes to air travel consumer protections have changed what Americans can expect when travel goes sideways. Here's what to know.
Sep 12, 2025, 8:00 PM
Trump's DOT cancels compensation for airline delays and cancellations
Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy
The Trump administration withdrew a Biden-era proposal to compensate passengers at least $200 when their flight is delayed or canceled.
Sep 5, 2025, 2:43 PM
Airlines lobby DOT to remove major passenger consumer protections
David Slotnick, The Points Guy
U.S. airlines' lobbying group filed a proposal with the Department of Transportation seeking to repeal a wide range of consumer protections.
Sep 4, 2025, 1:13 PM
United Airlines connects the US to Greenland in historic new nonstop flight
Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy
If the pilot is excited, that’s a pretty good indication it’s going to be a memorable flight. This weekend, passengers on board a United Airlines jet were treated to a trip the captain called the “absolute privilege of his career.” The flight in question: the…
Jun 15, 2025, 12:30 PM