Travel Coverage

Parts fall off China Airlines jet on approach to ATL

7:37 PM, May 23, 2013

The FAA says a China Airlines 747 lost parts from a wing as it approached Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Sunday afternoon.

Survey: Crying baby preferred to smelly adults on flights

11:43 AM, May 20, 2013

Another finding: 58 percent of travelers would pay more for extra legroom on flights that are three hours or more.

Thieves target highway drain grates for quick cash

11:45 PM, May 17, 2013

It's a story that has you saying "you're kidding me?" But we're not. 

Weekend construction could cause delays on I-285, I-85 and GA 400

5:59 PM, May 17, 2013

Work on I-285 across the top end, on GA 400 near the I-85 interchange, and on I-85 northbound between Pleasantdale Road and Jimmy Carter Boulevard are expected to cause delays for motorists traveling through those areas. 

American flights to, from Dallas delayed by Texas storms

10:05 AM, May 16, 2013

Some American Airlines and American Eagle flights have been delayed Thursday morning following Wednesday night's tornado outbreak in north Texas.

Airlines rake in billions in extra fees

7:10 PM, May 15, 2013

For the Nation's airlines its good news, but for airline passengers it means shelling out more and more money. Its fees for just about everything but the ticket itself. 

Delta bags $865.9 million in baggage fees in 2012

8:14 AM, May 15, 2013

Delta Air Lines brought in $865.9 million in baggage fees and another $778.4 million in ticket-change fees last year.

Passenger fights for refund on Delta Low Fare Guarantee

6:31 PM, May 13, 2013

As you comparison shop for the best airfares, if you come across a "Best Fare Guarantee," make sure you know all the rules and you get what you are entitled to get. 

Authorities search for attempted abductor in Canton

6:48 PM, May 9, 2013

Authorities are searching for a man who they think attempted to abduct an adult woman near the First Baptist Church of Canton on Thursday morning.

One Tank Trips: Senoia

10:18 AM, May 2, 2013

Countless fans of "The Walking Dead" pack the streets of Senoia -- after all, the hit TV show is filmed there.

One Tank Trips: River City Rush

11:12 AM, May 1, 2013

Roughly 100 miles south of Atlanta, thrill-seekers can tackle the largest urban white water rafting course in the world.

One Tank Trips: Historic Banning Mills

10:08 AM, Apr 30, 2013

Who knew that the longest zip line canopy trail in the world was located only 52 miles from Atlanta?

Best Limo Service shut down, feds say driver may have been high

6:54 AM, Apr 30, 2013

Federal investigators ordered Best Limo Service, based in Tucker, to shut down immediately because of "flagrant disregard" for passenger safety. The owner calls the problems "minor."

One Tank Trips: Consolidated Mine

12:05 PM, Apr 29, 2013

Some historians believe the Georgia gold rush of 1880 began at Consolidated Mine, about an hour north of Atlanta.

Air Controller furlougs ending, Hartsfield delays minimal

6:24 PM, Apr 26, 2013

Good news for travelers who've had to deal with extra delays because of the FAA furloughs. The U.S. House of Representatives has joined the Senate in passing legislation that would put air traffic controllers back to work.

Japan to allow airlines to resume 787 flights

5:19 AM, Apr 26, 2013

Japan's transport minister says the government is poised to allow Japanese carriers to resume flying the Boeing 787 once they complete repairs to problematic lithium ion batteries.

Senate passes bill to end flight controller furloughs

8:58 PM, Apr 25, 2013

On Thursday. the Senate passed legislation to end air traffic controller furloughs that have been blamed for causing much inconvenience for travelers.

Atlanta flight with problem lands OK at Sea-Tac

7:13 AM, Apr 25, 2013

A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta landed safely early Wednesday at Sea-Tac Airport after reporting a problem with the wing flaps.

White House 'open' to flexibility in FAA cuts

6:33 AM, Apr 25, 2013

The White House now says it's willing to consider legislation for budget-cutting flexibility to avoid furloughs of air traffic controllers.