Travel News Archives
If you are looking for an easy and quick way to secure a passport, the Colorado Springs post office can help.
Frontier Airlines is the latest airline to announce it will start charging fees when certain customers redeem frequent-flier miles.
American Airlines is expanding its internet offerings to the rest of its fleet of boeing 767-200 aircraft.
25-foot-tall, 2,000-square-foot LED screen draws steady stream of visitors.
The next time you head to Mesa Verde National Park, you'll have more to explore.
Colorado Springs Airport will have almost 16 percent fewer seats on arriving and departing flights this November compared with a year earlier, as airlines trim flight schedules.
AirTran Airways, Delta and Northwest will now waive all or most of their baggage fees for active members of the U.S. military on official travel. Earlier this week, American, Southwest and Horizon Air began waiving their fees to check a third bag for active duty members.
Latest incident had ‘no flight safety implications,’ spokeswoman says.
TSA changes the rules for airport checkpoints.
The planes are worth $1.9 million at list prices, although airlines typically negotiate substantial discounts on large orders.
Take precautions before your trip to ensure good health.
Effective immediately, American Airlines is eliminating almost all excess baggage fees for soldiers.
The summer travel season was supposed to be in full swing in June, but Americas cut back drastically on driving.
Recent rash of soft shoe escalator accidents prompt safety campaign.
Whether there are enough lifestyle-focused travelers to support projects is an open question.
Alaska Airlines canceled dozens of flights because of a volcanic eruption in the Aleutian Islands.
And all you need is your cell phone, to make the world a smaller place.
Terminal aims to address security, planning concerns, maximize efficiency.
Need help booking that family vacation? Here’s a list you’ll all enjoy.
If you're planning a Disney vacation, pack a few extra dollars. One-day ticket prices are going up.
Nearly half oppose, but nearly half of younger generation support it.
Special bags will be sold so travelers don't have to take their laptops out of carry-on bags at airport security.
Carriers' customers filed fewer baggage complaints vs. one year ago, too.
American Airlines made an emergency landing in Los Angeles after smoke was reported in the cabin.
Bucking the trend to offer less during these difficult times for airlines, Delta will offer wireless connectivity--allowing you to use your laptop, smartphone or PDA while in flight.
Do you have a child heading off to college? How about this for a Back-to-School sale--airline tickets.
Recent ‘gas rage’ stories underscore importance of keeping your cool.
Low-cost carrier announces $7 charge for pillows and blankets.
Colorado Springs residents love their dogs. So don't leave Fido behind when you take a beach vacation--plan ahead by choosing a beach that will welcome your pooch.
With a fire burning on its outskirts and gas prices keeping some potential vacationers at home, Yosemite National Park has launched an advertising campaign to lure visitors.
High waves, strong winds cause 'internal damage' to vessel off New Zealand.
Delta Air Lines is going to double its charge for checking a second bag on a domestic flight from $25 to $50. It's part of a set of fee increases to help offset the high cost of fuel.
Airline travelers may want to think twice about swiping their credit cards at airport self-service check-in kiosks following the possible theft of credit card account numbers from the kiosks at Canada's largest airport in Toronto.
The Final Frontier is one step closer to mainstream mankind.
Americans are staying home, but foreign tourists are flocking here for a great currency exchange rate.
Fire officials say 12 homes have been destroyed and nearly 200 others have been evacuated, mostly in the town of Midpines. According to authorities, about 2,000 homes face at least some danger from the fast-spreading flames.
John and Edith London fled the Nazis during World War II and pledged never to return to Europe and never to bring children into a world that had been so cruel.
The El Pueblo History Museum has a special exhibit through the weekend. Admission is free -- and includes free hot dogs, ice cream and lemonade, crafts for families, and savings in the museum bookstore and gift shop.
Denver based Frontier Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, will receive $75 million in financing from Perseus LLC. The deal will allow the airline to emerge from bankruptcy.
All 369 people are on the ground safely following a terrifying flight aboard a Qantas airliner. The 747 was heading to Australia from London when an explosion punched a big hole in its side. The plane was diverted to the Philippines for an emergency landing.
A 25 year old rule banning concealed weapons in national parks is under review, and may be lifted before the end of the year.
The cake like texture and creamy, sweet icing of Italian lady finger cookies are enough to draw thousands of fans each summer to the Saint Joseph Festival in the Pueblo Mesa. The cookies are as much of a tradition at Saint Joseph’s as the festival that they are served at.
Many airlines are charging you to check your bags, and you're charged even more if those bags weigh above 50 pounds.
Some facilities cut prices up to 20 percent as late rush fails to materialize.
A United Airlines flight between Denver and London will be among the casualties as the carrier trims overseas routes by 7 percent in the fourth quarter.
At a time when it seems like airlines are cutting back on almost everything else, pilots for US Airways now say they're being pressured to load less fuel on their aircraft.
Pablo Picasso is often regarded as one of the great artists of the 20th century and this weekend his work will be on display at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. The art center gave our cameras a behind the scenes look Wednesday morning as they were preparing the galleries for display.
This coming Monday, July 21, all Colorado residents get in free. It usually costs $6 - $10.50 per person to get in, so the savings are substantial.
The rule is designed to prevent air disasters like the explosion that brought down TWA Flight 800.
Katrina seen as likely 'tipping point' after it ripped through refuge.
Gay tourism is a $64.5 billion market in the United States. An effort by South Carolina to capture more of that market has caused a lot of heartburn.
Museum's 3-building, 20-acre site celebrates the history of the Hog.
The nation's major airports will be getting "go-don't go" lights that tell pilots when a runway is safe to enter.
After a report saying pollution is turning the Taj Mahal yellow, authorities have taken a number of steps to cut emissions in the area.
The entertainment systems weigh about 500 pounds each. US Airways says the extra fuel to lug them around costs about $10 million a year.
Mexico's Environmental Department is closing down at least five small, upscale hotels that are too close to Myan ruins at Tulum.
ExpressJet currently flies non-stop service from Colorado Springs to San Diego, Ontario, and Sacramento. ExpressJet will continue the flying that it does for Continental Airlines in Colorado Springs as a part of its regional service contract.
The plane was cleaned of ticks, checked and put back into service after a several-hour layover in Denver.
Spirit of Glacier Bay stuck for 9 hours; no injuries reported.
UNESCO has added 27 news places around the globe to its list of World Heritage Sites.
Southwest Airlines Co. says it plans to offer international service — a first for the low-fare carrier — through a deal with Canada's WestJet.
A first-class airline passenger was so angry at seeing economy passengers leave a jetliner before him that he yanked open an emergency hatch and slid down the chute. Surprise! He appeared to be intoxicated.
A Boeing 757 airplane landed at an airport in Central Florida Sunday sporting a dented nose cone.
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The policy, requiring paid tour guides be certified by the city or be fined, goes into effect in October.
American Airlines expects to shed about eight percent of its total workforce of more than 85,000 workers. That means the number of job cuts would be more than 6,800.
The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs made the list of most patriotic travel destination, as determined by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest onlinetravel community.
UNESCO may add ruins to list of endangered World Heritage sites.
In an effort to attract new tourists, India is building a village especially for elephants.
Surfing the Web at 500 miles per hour and 35,000 feet -- now that's high-speed internet.
The nation's busiest airport is facing off with gun rights advocates over whether a new Georgia state law allows visitors to carry firearms at the international airport in Atlanta.
Medical tourism is expected to explode, as more insurers are picking up the costs of patients going off-shore for costly procedures.
Record numbers of tourists are visiting Easter Island. Some are worried that the tourism boom will lead to the deterioration of the island's famous statues.
Airlines are raising their in-cabin fees for pets. But pets don’t check luggage or snack on peanuts, let alone order a boxed meal, so why the hike?
Remember the good old days, when a smiling airline stewardess served you a lovely meal? These days, you're lucky if a flight attendant tosses you a bag of peanuts. If you're planning a trip, what food options can you expect?
The 4th of July falls on Friday this year--plan now to turn the holiday into a mini vacation.
By September, flight capacity will be down 17 percent, eleven planes will be gone, and an untold number of jobs will be cut.
Black, slimy blobs are showing up by the dozens on Florida beaches. The bulky animals have tentacles that resemble rabbit ears, giving rise to the name Sea Hare.
If you're still trying to decide on a vacation destination that won't break the bank, there are plenty of options.
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino anted up its first games of blackjack in Florida on Sunday. Gamblers can make bets as high as $10,000.
A New York woman allegedly punched a flight attendant in the face, after being restrained for smoking on the flight. The plane made an unscheduled landing in Denver where she was arrested.
A mechanical problem forced a plane bound for Denver to land in Nebraska. The passengers spent the night in Scottsbluff, before a replacement plane flew them to Denver Friday morning.
Continental Airlines says it's forming an alliance with United Airlines to link their networks and services worldwide, hoping to offset rising fuel costs.
Travel season throws vacationers out of their normal eating routine. But you can still eat healthy when you the road.
Southwest is adding flights in Denver. Southwest is locked in a tight battle with United and Frontier airlines for business at Denver International Airport.
If you're planning a trip to the Grand Canyon, you may want to postpone it. A prescribed burn will be set in the next few days. It's expected to burn for three weeks, limiting visibility and causing road closures.
Boat captains say they are raising prices or adding hefty fuel surcharges. They say business is down anywhere from 20 to 90 percent because customers just can't afford the added fees.
United Airlines says its 2008 fuel bill is on pace to hit $9.5 billion based on current prices, or more than $3.5 billion higher than last year.
If you've scheduled a trip on Amtrak you need to call ahead to make sure your train is still running.
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than to climb Independence Monument in Mesa County. If technical climbing is something you've dreamed of doing someday - now's your chance.
Down in waters off the coast of Miami, there's a new dive destination that's coming to life. It is called Neptune Memorial Reef, honoring those who have passed on and want to be remembered for their love of the sea.
Water World, in the Denver metro area, has made the list of the Best Water Parks in the nation as ranked by Budget Travel. Water World came in at number six.
The new fee for the first checked bag will go into effect on Aug. 18.
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge has its own color - Golden Gate Orange. It is constantly being painted. Painters start at one end of the bridge, work their way to the other side, then start again. It's how the steel bridge is protected from the salt air and the city's famous fog. But while the bridge will remain orange, everything else about the seven decade old span is going green.
So, what's the rule for losing your ball in the snow?
In the last five years, extra hotel fees have risen five-fold. Stuff like "resort fees." You're charged for the business center or fitness center, even if you don't use them. You're charged for checking out early. For checking in early. For housekeeping tips. And that's just hotels!
Before hopping a plane for a tropical vacation, sign up for weather insurance. You get a sunny vacation, or your money back.
Prices at the pump are expected to keep climbing, after the average price of regular gas has crept up to $4 a gallon for the first time. Gasoline passed the once-unthinkable milestone just in time for the peak summer travel season.
At just a few years shy of 120 years in service, the Cog Railway in Manitou Springs has a near bullet-proof business plane. “In the middle of the summer we’ll do about 2,000 people a day,” Said the railway’s traffic manager, David Danatto.
The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford Connecticut is having financial trouble. It's gotten so bad that the overseers of the national historic landmark, where
Samuel Clemens, using the pen-name Mark Twain, wrote The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, is in danger of closing.
There are theme cruises to satisfy just about any interest - from gay relationships to big band music. There's one right now aimed at yoga enthusiasts.
