December 17 Airports allow non-traveling public past security entrances for first time in decades Oakland airport introduces guest passes, allowing non-passengers to accompany travelers past security — reviving a pre-9/11 tradition at U.S. airports.
December 16 US alerts tourists of 'unpredictable security situation' in popular holiday destination Americans are warned by the U.S. government to avoid the Thailand-Cambodia border amid armed conflict. The travel alert is issued as fighting kills dozens and displaces thousands.
December 16 'Massive' rat spotted running through airplane forces cancellation of vacation flight Shocking video shows rat scurrying through KLM flight cabin from Amsterdam to the Caribbean, forcing airline to cancel connecting flight to Bonaire for safety.
December 11 Pilot program at major airport tracks movement, approves international flyers' identity Orlando International Airport tests 90-day biometric program serving 155,695 daily passengers, eliminating passports on select international flights.
December 4 US renews 'do not travel' alert over terrorism, kidnapping amid Trump narco-terror fight The State Department renewed its "do not travel" warning for Venezuela, urging an immediate departure for Americans due to crime, terrorism and detention risks.
December 1 New TSA policy to charge passengers nearly $50 if they don't have acceptable ID The Transportation Security Administration will charge passengers a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026, for arriving at airport checkpoints without proper ID.
December 1 Tropical hotspot security alert warns of criminal gangs and 'armed robberies' at rental properties The U.S. State Department issued a security alert for Costa Rica tourists after reports of armed robberies at Airbnbs and financial crimes targeting visitors.
November 26 LAX travelers abandon cars, walk to airport as protesters block building during Thanksgiving rush Unite Here Local 11 workers are protesting Flying Food Group at Los Angeles International Airport, blocking traffic and disrupting holiday travel.
November 21 Phone theft crisis in top destination pushes gym to promote ‘escape’ retreat abroad GymNation's bold billboards suggest Dubai as a self-defense retreat while the phone-snatching crisis in London continues. The campaign is dividing opinion on social media platforms.
November 15 Las Vegas officials weigh banning criminal offenders from Strip to revive tourism Nevada's unique Resort Corridor Court could return after being disbanded, offering year-long Strip bans for petty crimes to protect Las Vegas tourists and workers.