January 31, 2019 Several cars catch fire at Newark airport parking garage; no injuries reported The Terminal C parking garage at Newark Liberty Airport is currently closed due to an active fire raging on the rooftop
January 30, 2019 Newark Airport customs officer named in 'rape table' controversy was engaging in 'horseplay,' lawyer argues An attorney for Michael Papagni argued in federal court that no actual crime occurred during the alleged incident.
January 30, 2019 Amtrak cancels trains to and from Chicago amid polar vortex, 'extreme weather conditions' Amtrak has canceled all rail service to and from Chicago on Wednesday, and more cancellations were scheduled for Thursday.
January 25, 2019 Airlines, flight attendants' union urge government to reopen amid 'escalating impact' of shutdown United and American Airlines are asking the government to reopen to prevent 'escalating impact' of shutdown.
January 24, 2019 Unions representing air traffic controllers, pilots and flight attendants express 'growing concern' for safety amid shutdown “In our risk averse industry, we cannot even calculate the level of risk currently at play," the unions wrote.
January 16, 2019 TSA says security wait times are 'within normal' range in latest statement On Wednesday, the TSA reported that “overall, passengers waited less than 30 minutes” on Jan. 15.
January 15, 2019 TSA says majority of passengers experiencing average wait times, only some experiencing times 'longer than usual' The TSA’s press release, issued Tuesday, comes amid reports of passengers experiencing long lines and hectic crowds.
January 7, 2019 TSA says screening times haven't slowed significantly despite travelers claiming 'nightmare' crowds and long lines amid government shutdown "99.8 [percent] of travelers waited less than 30 minutes," the TSA said of Sunday's screening traffic.
January 5, 2019 Tourist deaths in Costa Rica jeopardize 'safe' destination reputation The Central American country has been rocked with crime in the past year, and a spike in killings and fatal accidents involving foreigners have threatened Costa Rica’s reputation as one of the safest countries in the region for tourists.
January 3, 2019 State Department issues new China travel warning The State Department issued an updated travel advisory for China Thursday, warning Americans to "Exercise increased caution ... due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws as well as special restrictions on dual U.S.-Chinese nationals."