Transportation & Infrastructure
Coverage of the Department of Transportation and everything related to the nation's infrastructure.
In the hot seat: EV owners warned extreme summer heat could melt travel plans
Electric vehicles meant to help curb climate change are also some of the most susceptible to the very problem they seek to treat: extreme heat.
Tornado touches down near Chicago’s O’Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights
A tornado touched down near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, prompting passengers to take shelter and disrupting hundreds of flights. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Layover, cramped seating, security lines: A day with players on a WNBA commercial flight
Unlike NBA teams that charter flights, WNBA teams primarily fly commercial per the collective bargaining agreement. The league has said it would cost about $25 million to charter for the entire season or approximately $2 million per team.
Hawaiian Airlines flight hits severe turbulence; 7 injured
A Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Sydney hit severe turbulence, injuring seven people on board.
United Airlines gets a handle on canceled flights, the CEO outlines how to prevent another meltdown
Air travelers could breathe a little easier Monday, as a break in stormy weather - and lighter schedules a day before the July 4 holiday - helped airlines keep more flights moving on time.
After several turbulent days, flight disruptions ease despite worries about 5G signals
Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week got a welcome respite from the headaches Saturday, despite concerns about possible disruptions caused by new wireless 5G systems rolling out near major airports.
Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg goes on defense on flight cancellations
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that the blame leveled at the Federal Aviation Administration by airline companies over flight cancellations around the busy July Fourth holiday is misplaced.
As if air travel isn’t hard enough, 5G wireless signals could disrupt flights starting this weekend
Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports.
Southwest Airlines plane’s nose dented while striking bird during landing near L.A.
A Southwest Airlines plane arriving at Hollywood Burbank Airport from Las Vegas Thursday had its nose dented when it struck a bird while landing.
Traveler wins $1.3 million on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ slot machine at the Las Vegas airport
A traveler won a $1.3 million jackpot on a “Wheel of Fortune” slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Record-high 50 million expected to travel for 4th of July
A record-high 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home for the long Fourth of July weekend, according to AAA estimates.
New York City drivers will pay extra tolls as part of the effort to reduce congestion
New York has received a critical federal approval for its first-in-the-nation plan to charge big tolls to drive into the most visited parts of Manhattan, part of an effort to reduce traffic, improve air quality and raise funds for the city’s public transit system.
