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• No waiting at DIA security checkpoint for active duty military

  February 18, 2013 5:45 PM

  DENVER - It's now faster for all active duty military members to fly from Denver International Airport. The Transportation Security Administration recently announced that member of the US Armed Forces are eligible to use the Pre-Check express lane at the airport's South Security Checkpoint. Passengers who choose to volunteer... more »

• Icy roads holding up travel Play Video

  January 30, 2013 12:45 AM

  The flakes are flying and with temperatures dropping, it's getting icy in Colorado Springs-- so icy that as of 8:30 PM, police moved to 'cold reporting status'. Translation: if you're in an accident with no drugs, alcohol, or injuries, you have 72 hours to report it to police. A lot... more »

• Are you one of the millions traveling this Labor Day?

  August 21, 2012 12:48 PM

  Americans, 33 million to be exact, plan to hit the road this Labor Day despite rising gas prices. AAA says millions plan to go 50 miles or more away from home. That's almost a 3% increase from last year. The national average for a gallon of gas is now about... more »

• Snow hampers flights

  December 22, 2011 4:46 PM

  Low visibility and airplane deicing are working against airline schedules at the Colorado Springs Airport. The airport is reporting several delays and even a handful of cancelled flights. Assistant Aviation Director John McGinley says all four of the cancelled flights were headed to and coming from Denver. Reports out... more »

• Post holiday travel stories Play Video

  November 27, 2011 3:10 PM

  Holidays come to a close and many are back at the airport either returning from their trip or departing for home. Here at the Colorado Springs Airport, cabs are line-up ready to take customers where ever they need to go, while other cars are waiting for family members or... more »

• Denver travelers get up early, save money

  November 23, 2011 2:57 PM

  DENVER (AP) - More people are traveling this Thanksgiving week than since the start of the recession despite the high cost of gas and airfare. In Denver, the Daley family got a deal on an early morning flight even though that meant getting two children under three to the... more »

• Last minute holiday air travel tips Play Video

  November 22, 2011 10:57 PM

  Thanksgiving weekend is always the busiest travel time of the year. This year AAA is projecting a 4% increase in the overall number of people traveling over last year and a 2% increase in Thanksgiving airline travel. With that comes a few reminders. First, if you want to bring... more »

• More studies ordered on forest road plan

  August 9, 2011 11:41 AM

  GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service has ordered more studies after an appeals officer denied attempts to prevent the White River National Forest from implementing parts of a plan determining what methods of travel are allowed on forest routes. The appeals officer says more studies are... more »

• Private jet travel down in Aspen

  June 19, 2011 7:28 PM

  ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Private jet travel through Aspen is dropping, even as it has risen nationally. The Aspen Daily News reports that were about 16,000 private flights in and out of Aspen last year, down from about 19,000 in 2009. Statistics from Pitkin County show that private plane traffic... more »

• $3.4 billion in baggage fees last year

  June 13, 2011 4:13 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - The government says airlines collected $3.4 billion in baggage fees last year, up 24 percent from 2009. Reservation and change fees accounted for an additional $2.3 billion. The add-ons are one of the few bright spots for an industry that is caught between rising fuel costs... more »

• Independence Pass to open for Memorial Day weekend

  May 25, 2011 11:34 PM

  ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - The Colorado Department of Transportation says Independence Pass near Aspen will be cleared of snow and open in time for the Memorial Day weekend. State officials say the 12,095-foot pass will be open by Thursday. They had been uncertain that highway crews could clear the highway... more »

• Iceland closes main airsport amid volcano eruption

  May 22, 2011 10:59 AM

  REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) - Iceland is dealing with another erupting volcano. It's forced authorities to close the country's main international airport and cancel domestic flights as the mountains sends a plume of ash, smoke and steam 12 miles into the air. Scientists say this one in "much bigger"... more »

• Chain Law in effect for Monarch Pass

  May 11, 2011 12:53 PM

  The Colorado Department of Transportation states that a chain law is in effect on westbound US 50 over Monarch Pass for all commercial vehicles. Wet and icy roads are making travel over many Colorado passes difficult and dangerous. more »

• Gas prices at highest springtime price ever

  May 3, 2011 5:50 PM

  On Monday the U.S. Department of Energy reported that gas prices were around $3.96 a gallon nationwide at the pump. That's up about 8 cents from a week ago. AAA says they expect gas prices to go up to about $4 a gallon by the end of the week. We'll... more »

• FAA tweaking controllers' schedules over sleep issues

  April 17, 2011 9:53 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency is changing work schedules to avoid fatigue among air traffic controllers. The move comes after another incident of a controller falling asleep. The latest was early yesterday morning at a busy regional radar facility in Miami. A... more »

• State Dept. urges Americans not to go to Japan

  March 13, 2011 11:43 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department is advising U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Japan at this time. The Asian nation, a close American ally, was struck by devastating earthquakes, a deadly tsunami and is now threatened by possible radiation leaks from several nuclear reactors damaged in the natural... more »

• Denver airport sees record 52 million passengers

  January 29, 2011 9:11 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Denver International Airport has set a record with more than 52 million travelers recorded last year. Last year's total of 52.2 million people was an increase of nearly 2 percent over the number of travelers in 2008, the previous record. Airport officials say 4.2 million... more »

• Gas prices in Colorado lowest in nation

  December 23, 2010 1:53 PM

  On average a gallon of gas throughout the U.S. is $3.01 according to AAA. However, the good news is Colorado has the lowest average gas prices in the country at $2.76 a gallon. Holiday travel for Christmas and New Year's is expected to be up about 3% this year... more »

• Major delays, cancellations in Colorado Springs

  December 22, 2010 11:21 PM

  On one of the busiest travel days of the year, some big delays in Colorado Springs. Heavy fogs and a small plane crash nearly shut things down at the airport. Around 20 delays and cancellations left many with little options. Hundreds boarded buses headed to DIA to try and catch... more »

• 2010 travel costs up for Denver airport officials

  December 12, 2010 4:52 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Denver International Airport officials expect their travel costs this to year to be at least 43 percent more than last year. The Denver Post reports that travel costs were almost $384,000 as of Friday. Aviation manager Kim Day says the costs are necessary to market the... more »

• Finding the best holiday travel deals

  December 5, 2010 7:39 PM

  Before many travelers take off this holiday season, they'll be taking their credit cards to the internet. "Looking for the best deal," says Daniel Finholm. But how far in advance tickets are purchased is different for everyone. "I just wait for those prices to drop, and wait... more »

• Air travel going smoothly, mountain travel risky today

  November 24, 2010 12:47 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Security lines are moving smoothly at Denver International Airport but drivers in Colorado's mountains are facing hazardous conditions. A few protesters at the airport were asking passengers to opt out of body scanners. But secruity lines were moving smoothly. In the mountains, a blizzard warning is in... more »

• Holiday travel up for first time since recession began

  November 24, 2010 1:27 AM

  The Thanksgiving road trip is a yearly tradition for millions of Americans. This year, there's going to be a lot of people on the roads. "In the mountain states we are seeing a 10.7% increase in Thanksgiving holiday travel this year as compared to last year." explains Wave Dreher with... more »

• Americans plan to travel more

  November 16, 2010 4:51 PM

  AAA Colorado today projects the number of Thanksgiving holiday travelers in the Mountain States of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, will increase 10.7 percent from 2009. Approximately 3 million travelers plan to take a trip at least 50 miles away from home. Nationally, 42.2 million Americans... more »

• Hurricane Earl still causing havoc for holiday travel

  September 3, 2010 4:09 PM

  Hurricane Earl is causing problems for Labor Day weekend travelers up and down the East Coast as it heads toward New England. Amtrak has suspended train service between New York and Boston until Saturday morning. The rail carrier had planned to stop service by 4:30 p.m. Friday, but trains were... more »

• Phoenix airport worker arrested in luggage thefts

  September 3, 2010 9:38 AM

  A man who worked at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was arrested Thursday on suspicion that he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of items from the luggage of passengers in a case that could include hundreds of victims from around the world. Officers saw Michael Hegstad, 23,... more »

• Zipper lane would cut I-70 trips in half

  August 26, 2010 11:18 AM

  Adding an extra, temporary eastbound lane to Interstate 70 would cut travel time from ski resorts to Denver by about half. That's according to the initial results of study commissioned by the Colorado Department of Transportation. It found using a reversible zipper lane on winter Sundays would cut the... more »

• June traffic up at Denver International Airport

  August 6, 2010 8:38 AM

  Almost 4.8 million passengers traveled through Denver International Airport in June. That's up 1.7 percent from the same month last year. Through the first half of the year, about 25 million passengers used the airport. That's a 3.4 percent increase from the first six months of 2009. Even though... more »

• Rodeo attendance booms, but not everyone feels it

  July 18, 2010 12:51 AM

  The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo has been a big draw this year. Over 25,000 people came through the doors this year, breaking recent attendance records. "Ticket sales are up 23.5% over the same time last year. It's a pretty exciting number." says rodeo director Mike Jorgensen. It's part of... more »

• Colorado scenic railroad keeping schedule despite fire

  July 7, 2010 8:12 AM

  The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad has returned to its normal operating schedule, despite last month's fire at an historic trestle in northern New Mexico. It's expected to take months to replace the decades-old Lobato Trestle - four miles from Chama, New Mexico - that was burned on June 23.... more »

• Denver airport expecting big July 4 weekend

  July 2, 2010 8:12 AM

  Denver International Airport expects 575,000 passengers this Fourth of July weekend, which would be a 33 percent increase from last year. Airport officials say 430,000 passengers flew through DIA last July 4 holiday. The airport is advising travelers to be in the ticketing lobbies at least two hours before their... more »

• AAA: more Americans will travel this Memorial Day

  May 20, 2010 10:50 AM

  AAA says more Americans will hit the highways and airports over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but they'll probably spend much less than last year. The travel group released a forecast Thursday that projects about 32.1 million people will go on trips during the final weekend in May. That's... more »

• Boeing tests new jet in Colorado Springs

  May 18, 2010 6:32 PM

  A new plane from Boeing made its debut in Colorado Springs this afternoon. Boeing took a test flight with its new 787 Dreamliner jet Tuesday afternoon at the Colorado Springs airport. The plane alternated landings and touch and go's for a couple of hours. Boeing says the 787 is built... more »

• Proby Parkway project should speed access to airport

  May 18, 2010 5:30 PM

  A highway construction project that could save you a lot of time getting to the airport finally broke ground Tuesday afternoon. The Proby Parkway will begin near Drennan and Academy. Upon completion in October 2011, it will extend all the way to the Colorado Springs Airport. It's a $54 million... more »

• Ash clears, London airports reopen

  May 17, 2010 8:30 AM

  Britain's two major international airports reopened to some flights today after a no-fly zone was imposed because of a dense cloud of drifting volcanic ash from Iceland. And Europe's air traffic management agency says it appears the cloud is beginning to disperse. Britain's National Air Traffic Service says London's... more »

• High hopes for Proby Parkway

  May 16, 2010 11:32 PM

  The City of Colorado Springs hopes a new roadway near Drennan and Academy called the Proby Parkway will mean big things for the city. "It's going to improve access to the airport." Explains Colorado Springs City Councilman Bernie Herpin," And just as important for the neighborhood it's going to take... more »

• Volcanic ash shuts down European airports

  May 9, 2010 11:37 AM

  A plume of volcanic ash snaked its way through southern France, Switzerland, Italy and Germany on Sunday, shutting down airports and disrupting flights across Europe. Trans-Atlantic connections were also being diverted around a larger patch of cloud stretching from southern Greenland to the coast of Portugal, adding several hours... more »

• School Network audit highlights extreme spending

  May 6, 2010 1:09 PM

  Fallout continues over a critical financial audit of the Cesar Chavez School Network. For example, in one year the network spent $36,423 eating out at 165 restaurants. According to the report, nearly a third of that was spent by Dr. Lawrence Hernandez the former Chief Executive Officer, his wife... more »

• Continental and United announce plan to combine

  May 3, 2010 9:16 AM

  United and Continental Airlines say they're joining to form the world's largest airline in a deal worth about $3 billion. The new airline would jump past Delta Air Lines in size. But first it will need approval from shareholders and antitrust regulators. The announcement Monday says the new carrier will... more »

• FAA wants airlines to limit cockpit distractions

  April 26, 2010 12:39 PM

  The Federal Aviation Administration wants airlines to create and enforce policies that will limit cockpit distractions. The guidance announced Monday comes after an October 2009 incident in which two Northwest Airlines pilots overshot the Minneapolis airport by 150 miles because they say they were engrossed in a complicated new crew-scheduling... more »

• Most ash-stranded Europeans to be home by Monday

  April 25, 2010 10:34 AM

  European airlines and government officials says most tourists stranded by the volcanic ash crisis will be home by Monday. A week of airspace closures caused by ash spewed by Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano prompted the worst breakdown in civil aviation for decades, with about 100,000 flights canceled. British authorities said about... more »

• Spirit Airlines chief defends carry-on baggage fee

  April 21, 2010 9:12 AM

  The president of Spirit Airlines says there's been no significant fallout from his new charge for carry-on bags. Ben Baldanza defends his business model in a nationally broadcast interview while acknowledging it didn't sit well in some quarters. He joked that he'd never consider charging for bathroom use. Appearing with... more »

• Flights resume in European airspace blocked by ash

  April 20, 2010 10:13 AM

  Limited flights are resuming at Paris airports and Switzerland has reopened its airspace after five days blocked by ash from Iceland's volcano. The first commercial flight out of Charles de Gaulle since Thursday is heading to New York's JFK Airport. Others are scheduled for San Francisco, Algiers and other faraway... more »

• NY senator: 5 airlines say no charge for carry-ons

  April 18, 2010 10:28 AM

  New York Sen. Charles Schumer says five major airlines have agreed they aren't going to charge passengers for their carry-on bags. Schumer said Sunday he's gotten commitments from American, Delta, JetBlue, United and US Air. He reached out to the companies' CEOs after Spirit Airlines recently announced it would charge... more »

• Hollywood vs. The Volcano: Ash disrupts celebs

  April 17, 2010 12:30 PM

  The volcanic cloud hovering over Europe that has left thousands of air travelers stranded is also affecting celebrities, filmmakers, musicians and even pro-wrestlers. Cancellations and postponements are popping up across the entertainment landscape this weekend as scientists warned that volcanic activity showed no sign of abating. Organizers of the Coachella... more »

• Big crowd gathers for slopper smackdown

  April 14, 2010 6:38 PM

  The ultimate slopper showdown began around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Union Depot in downtown Pueblo. All this week a crew from the Travel Channel has been shooting video for a special to air on May 25 on Food Wars. The slopper is believed to be a Pueblo invention,... more »

• Passenger plane snaps in half on landing

  April 13, 2010 1:00 PM

  An Indonesian passenger plane carrying more than 100 people veered off a runway as it landed in Papua, then snapped in half as it came to rest in a nearby river, a transport ministry official said on Tuesday. About 20 passengers and a member of the cabin crew on... more »

• Midwest Airlines name dropped in favor of Frontier

  April 13, 2010 12:49 PM

  The Midwest Airlines name is going away. Republic Airways Holdings Inc. owns both Midwest and Frontier Airlines. It says it will begin using the Frontier name for the operations of both carriers. Republic CEO Bryan Bedford says the Frontier brand is associated with low fares, and the Midwest name is... more »

• Pueblo's famous slopper gets national attention

  April 12, 2010 12:26 PM

  Here's what I'm working on today: Over the next few days the Travel Channel will be filming an episode of Food Wars in Pueblo. The show will focus on Pueblo's famous slopper. For those of you not from around here, that's a hamburger smothered in green chile. The show pits... more »

• Hawaiian rated best US airline for service in 2009

  April 12, 2010 10:46 AM

  Hawaiian Airlines again tops a list of 18 of the nation's busiest carriers for best service. Closely trailing is low-cost carrier AirTran. Hawaiian has been number one for three out of the last four years in an annual rating of airline quality by private researchers. The ratings, released Monday, are... more »

• Senator fights airline carry-on bag fee

  April 11, 2010 8:54 AM

  U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York says he's trying to get the federal government to prohibit airlines from charging a fee for carry-on baggage, calling it a "jacked-up" cost shift. The Democrat said Sunday he's made a personal plea to the Treasury Department to rule carry-on bags are a... more »

• Monarch Mountain on pace for record season

  April 10, 2010 11:23 AM

  Monarch Mountain expects to end its ski season Sunday with a record for skier visits. Spokesman Eric Ramsey said Friday that the resort should finish with around 183,000 skier visits, which would top the high of 176,000 from two seasons ago. Eldora Mountain Resort also ends the season Sunday and... more »

• Bed bug infestations growing

  April 6, 2010 9:50 PM

  Pest control companies are responding to more and more calls these days for bed bugs. The National Pest Management Association reports a 71 percent increase in calls since 2001. Locally the trend is similar. Charles Osborne, service manager for Mug a Bug says back in 2001 he would typically... more »