
Travel
Panic is growing over passport delays. What you should know before traveling
Looking for a passport? The Department of State's website says processing time is eight to eleven weeks with routine service and five to seven weeks for expedited.
2 weeks ago
How Philly’s new regulations impact short-term rental owners
As Philadelphia gears up for hosting the World Cup in 2026, short-term rentals are a topic of discussion for City Council and owners alike.
4 weeks ago
Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested
A man was arrested after an explosive was found in a bag checked onto a Florida-bound flight at an eastern Pennsylvania airport, federal authorities said.
4 weeks ago
Citywide specials and Harriett’s Bookshop star in Philly’s new tourism campaign
Leisure and business travel are expected to hit prepandemic levels by 2024.
2 months ago
Philly entrepreneurs launch ‘Saltete,’ a new publishing platform for niche travel guides
Travelers get an interactive handbook that’s GPS-enabled, while writers get a place to monetize their work.
2 months ago
The Philadelphia Zoo takes its show on the road again to entertain at airport
The shows are designed to remove some of the boredom involved with waiting for planes.
2 months ago
Hundreds of flights impacted at Philadelphia International Airport after FAA computer system failure
Passengers at PHL started to see the departure screens change to "delayed" and "canceled" around 7 a.m.
3 months ago
Southwest plans on near-normal operations Friday after widespread cancellations
Ahead of the New Year's weekend, the airline said that Friday will see minimal disruptions after its slashed schedule stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers.
3 months ago
U.S. will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
The increase in COVID cases across China follows the rollback of the nation's strict anti-virus controls.
3 months ago
Southwest cancels nearly 90 percent of Philadelphia flights as meltdown continues
"They don't even have enough planes to even fly the bags here," on Southwest passenger said.
3 months ago
Southwest meltdown: Frustrations mount for stranded travelers in Philly, across country
Southwest, the world's largest low-cost airline, does not partner with other airlines, so passengers can not be rebooked on other flights, leaving people stranded.
3 months ago
Winter storm batters U.S. power, snarling Christmas travel
A battering winter storm has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the United States.
3 months ago
Atlantic City delays choice of developer for airport site
The delay opens the door, or at least buys more time for, a competing proposal by a Philadelphia developer looking to create a water-intensive development.
3 months ago
Take note of SEPTA’s schedule changes for Christmas and New Year’s
SEPTA routes will run on a holiday schedule from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
3 months ago
REAL ID enforcement is delayed again to 2025
The original deadline for the Transportation Security Administration and other federal agencies to only accept REAL ID-compliant cards was back in 2008.
4 months ago