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A United Airlines jet gets towed past an American Airlines maintenance hangar at O'Hare International Airport, April 14, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

American and United are in stalemate at O’Hare, but rivalry keeps growing

By Shun Graves

October 22, 2026 at 5:17 p.m.

With the rivalry at an imposed stalemate, both airlines turned to making underhanded barbs against...

The Chicago skyline backdrops the Chicago Jazz Festival at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion on Sept. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Conde Nast Traveler readers name Chicago ‘Best Big City’ for 10th year in a row

By Robert Channick

October 6, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

Conde Nast Traveler received nearly 800,000 votes for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, which cover...

Olivia Estrada, the on board manager, carries plates of food to the dome car for guests aboard a Patrick Henry Creative Promotions private rail car as it travels from Chicago, Illinois, to St. Louis, Missouri, on May 19, 2026. Private train cars may seem like a relic of the past, but for some rail fans, nothing beats having — or renting — your own sleeper car. (Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

The quiet allure of private rail

By The New York Times News Service Syndicate

October 2, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

Private rail cars traveled 429,000 miles on Amtrak in fiscal year 2025, according to the...

The departures display board shows All Nippon Airways’ multipule flights cancellation at Haneda airport in Tokyo Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. (Takahiko Kanbara/Kyodo News via AP)

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

By Audrey McAvoy

November 29, 2025 at 9:25 a.m.

Airlines around the world reported short-term disruptions heading into the weekend as they fixed software...

Interior of the multilevel main dome of the Sam and Ruth Van Sickle Ford House, by architect Bruce Goff, in Aurora on Oct. 9, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Architect Bruce Goff is having a moment as Route 66 turns 100

By Jonathan Bullington

November 29, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Bruce Goff is often considered to be the greatest architect you've never heard of. But...

Greek tavernas are often humble at first glance. But after a few laughs and a few drinks, you realize how rich they are in heritage, character, and charm. (Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe)

Rick Steves’ Europe: The sips and sounds of a Greek taverna

By Rick Steves

November 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

In Greece there's no better spot to "go Greek" than at the local taverna. It...

Travelers stand in line at a ticketing gate at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, at DFW Airport, Texas, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?

By Rio Yamat

November 24, 2025 at 8:45 a.m.

The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on...

United Airlines aircraft move from the gate at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Federal Aviation Administration awarding $10,000 bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during the government shutdown

By Josh Funk

November 20, 2025 at 5:52 p.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration says only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers...

The new system will be a biometric kiosk that TSA describes as a ”modernized alternative identity verification program,” allowing passengers to access TSA checkpoints for up to 10 days after paying the $18 nonrefundable fee. (LINDSEY WASSON/AP)

TSA to introduce $18 fee for passengers without REAL ID or passport at airport checkpoints

By Taylor Fishman

November 20, 2025 at 3:47 p.m.

The new system will be a biometric kiosk that TSA describes as a” modernized alternative...

Ghent’s St. Bavo’s Cathedral houses the pearl of Flemish painting – the gigantic Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, which is perhaps the most stolen painting in existence. (Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe)

Rick Steves’ Europe: A walk through Ghent

By Rick Steves

November 18, 2025 at 3:00 a.m.

Once one of Belgium's medieval powerhouses, Ghent today is home to one of Belgium’s biggest...

Poland’s last king built huge, idyllic Łazienki Park as a summer residence and place for his citizens to relax – and today, Poles still come here to do just that. (Addie Mannan, Rick Steves’ Europe)

Rick Steves’ Europe: Warsaw: A resilient spirit carved by a harsh history

By Rick Steves

November 14, 2025 at 3:00 a.m.

Today’s Warsaw is safer, wealthier, and happier than ever. You’ll encounter stylishly dressed locals, sophisticated...

An airplane descends to land at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts

By Josh Funk

November 13, 2025 at 8:44 p.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that airlines won't have to cut more than 6%...

Navajo Code Talker Thomas H. Begay, who is at least 100, sits at a war memorial in Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 9, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

In Arizona, a fading Route 66 motel hides a story of the Navajo Code Talkers

By Jonathan Bullington

April 24, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

Only two of the Navajo Code Talkers are still alive. The Route 66 motel where...