A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 arrives at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on January 20, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kevin Carter | Getty Images An engine cowling fell off of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 and struck a wing flap during takeoff from Denver International Airport, the…
Is a driver's license enough ID to take a cruise? The answer is mixed.
Despite tightened modern security requirements, there's a loophole that allows American passengers to cruise the Caribbean and other destinations without using a passport.In some cases. United States citizens can sail without bringing a…
Japan has long captivated travelers. But many of its most famous qualities — from the cuisine to the country's nationwide culture of civility — can initially be befuddling for outsiders too. To help travelers bridge the cultural gap, CNBC Travel asked frequent visitors for their single best piece of advice when visiting Japan. 1. Speak…
Sanford's small airport has Orlando in its name and flights from Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines, but it's twice as far from Walt Disney World as Orlando International (MCO).
A small airport an hour away from Walt Disney World has trademarked its name to associate itself…
A Spirit Airlines aircraft undergoes operations in preparation for departure at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on February 12, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Spirit Airlines said Monday that it will defer deliveries of new Airbus planes and that it plans to furlough about 260 pilots as it tries…
The United States' national railway service, Amtrak, offers a student discount to young people aged 17 to 24. It's not hard to get, but there are a few rules.
Amtrak's student discount deal gets travelers 15% off the price regular adult fare that has been booked at least one…
An airplane passes during a partial solar eclipse seen from Queens, New York City, U.S., April 8, 2024. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Monday's solar eclipse is giving some of the country's smaller airports their moment in the sun. The Federal Aviation Administration reported arriving flights at airports from Burlington, Vermont, to southern Illinois were briefly…
Last week Volvo, which is aiming to go fully electric by 2030, produced its last-ever diesel-powered passenger vehicle and promptly donated the car—an XC90 SUV—to a museum. That would be the company's own World of Volvo, set to open Sunday, April 14, in the automaker's hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden. Replacing the now-closed Volvo Museum in…
British Airways Airbus A319 aircraft takes off from Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, May 17, 2021. John Sibley | Reuters International travel roared back last year, pushing airports from London to Tokyo up in a global ranking of passenger traffic. Dubai International Airport ranked as the second busiest in 2023, up from fifth place in…
How to Apply for TSA PreCheck
First of all, what is TSA PreCheck?
By pre-screening applicants, TSA PreCheck allows you to skip the lines and go through airport security efficiently by providing a separate lane for low-risk travelers.
Step 1: Am I eligible?
In order to apply for TSA PreCheck, you must qualify as a “low-risk traveler.”…