Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Planning a trip is some of the most fun you can have. Finding a flight for said trip? Not so much. With the price of, well, everything soaring, finding a great deal on a flight can feel like finding a ...

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cuts to U.S. air traffic were needed as a safety measure, citing overworked air traffic controllers. His statements came just weeks ahead of the holiday travel ...

A government shutdown has led to air traffic controller shortages, causing flight cuts at 40 major U.S. airports. Travelers at all airports, not just the 40 directly impacted, may face cancellations, ...

The government shutdown is impacting airports nationwide, including Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, where flights are being cut by four percent, leading to cancellations and delays ...

NEW YORK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel feels harder right now: airfares are climbing, options are tightening, and consumer sentiment on the economy is near record lows1. But for travelers ...

The Senate took its first major step Sunday night toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, voting 60-40 to advance a deal that could reopen the government within days. But even ...