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Please use this form to file a complaint or comment about service you received or requested from an airline or ticket agent that does not relate to airline safety or security . This may include, but is not limited to, topics such as flight delays and cancellations, overbooking, disability, tarmac delays, baggage, discrimination, refunds, ticketing practices, family seating, frequent flyer programs, charter flights, privacy and air ambulance service.

The information that you provide in your complaint or comment form will be provided to the appropriate airline or ticket agent. More detailed information about DOT's complaint handling process, and other helpful information for air travelers is available here .

Read DOT's Airline Consumer Privacy Act Statement (5 U.S.C. § 552a) .

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Check the box below if your complaint involves discrimination based on disability (mobility assistance, travel with a service animal, etc.), race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), or ancestry .

Incidents of Sexual Misconduct

Sexual misconduct is a broad term. It encompasses any behavior or attempted behavior of a sexual nature that is committed without consent or with someone incapable of consent, or by force, intimidation, coercion, or manipulation. Sexual misconduct also includes physical or verbal advances or harassment of a sexual nature, or public indecent exposure.

If your complaint relates to or includes allegations of sexual misconduct please contact the FBI . Generally, a crime committed aboard an aircraft falls within the jurisdiction of the FBI. Separate from the FBI, the FAA also has the authority under 49 U.S.C. § 46318 to investigate incidents of sexual assault or threats of sexual assault – report such incidents to FAA .

DOT’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection does not have the authority to conduct criminal investigations.

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Please note that aviation safety and security complaints are not handled by DOT’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection.

Safety Complaints

  • If you have a concern about airline safety (airline and airplane safety, emergency exit seating, low-flying aircraft, pilot licensing and related issues), please visit the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) website to report a safety-related issue .

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  • If you have a concern about aviation security (passenger screening, the “no-fly” list, the baggage screening process, and related issues), please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) website to report a security-related issue .

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A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2105-0568. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 15 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are voluntary, and will be provided confidentiality to the extent allowed by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Aviation Consumer Protection Division, Office of the Secretary, W96-473, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, D.C. 20590.

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Air Travel Consumer Report: June 2024 Numbers

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of June 2024 and the first six months of 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, and second quarter oversales. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. 

For June 2024, 1.3% of flights were cancelled, lower than the 2.1% cancellation rate for June 2023, lower than the 3.1% cancellation rate for June 2022, and lower than the 2.1% cancellation rate in pre-pandemic June 2019.     

For the first six months of 2024, the reporting marketing carriers posted a cancellation rate of 1.4%, down from 1.6% for the same period in 2023, down from 3.2% for the same period in 2022, and down from 2.4% for the same period in 2019.

DOT expects that airlines will operate flights as scheduled and that when they do not, airlines will provide consumers the services promised when a flight is cancelled or delayed because of an airline issue. After a two-year DOT push to improve the passenger experience, the 10 largest U.S. airlines now guarantee meals and free rebooking on the same airline and nine guarantee hotel accommodations. Consumer-friendly information regarding airline commitments to their customers is available on the Department’s Airline Customer Service Dashboard at FlightRights.Gov . DOT also pushed the 10 largest U.S. airlines to provide fee-free family seating and rolled out a new family seating dashboard that highlights the airlines that guarantee fee-free family seating and those that don’t. Four airlines – American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Frontier Airlines - have stepped forward to guarantee fee-free family seating. 

Flight Operations

The 643,484 flights operated in June 2024 were 107.12% of the 600,721 flights operated in June 2023. Operated flights in June 2024 were up 7.12% year-over-year from the 600,721 flights operated in June 2023 and up 0.52% month-over-month from 640,137 flights operated in May 2024.   

Line chart showing U.S. Airlines Operated Domestic Flights JUNE 2022 through JUNE 2024

In June 2024, the 10 marketing network carriers reported 651,799 scheduled domestic flights, 8,315 (1.3%) of which were cancelled. In May 2024, airlines scheduled 649,428 domestic flights, 9,291 (1.4%) of which were cancelled. In June 2023, airlines scheduled 613,577 domestic flights, 12,856 (2.1%) of which were cancelled.

June 2024 On-Time Arrival

In June 2024, reporting marketing carriers posted an on-time arrival rate of 74.3%, up from both 72.6% in May 2024 and 71.3% in June 2023. The year-to-date on-time arrival rate for 2024 is 76.9%.

Highest Marketing Carrier On-Time Arrival Rates June 2024 (ATCR Table 1)

  • Hawaiian Airlines – 83.6%
  • Delta Air Lines Network – 78.6%
  • Alaska Airlines Network – 76.8% 

Lowest Marketing Carrier On-Time Arrival Rates May June (ATCR Table 1)

  • Frontier Airlines – 61.3%
  • JetBlue Airways – 69.7%
  • Spirit Airlines – 70.7%

For the first six months of 2024, the reporting marketing carriers posted an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%, up from 76.48% for the same period in 2023.

June 2024 Flight Cancellations

In June 2024, reporting marketing carriers cancelled 1.3% of their scheduled domestic flights, lower than both the rate of 1.4% in May 2024 and the rate of 2.1% in June 2023. The year-to-date cancellation rate for 2024 is 1.4%.

Lowest Marketing Carrier Rates of Cancelled Flights June 2024 (ATCR Table 6)

  • Southwest Airlines – 0.3%  
  • Alaska Airlines Network – 0.6%   
  • Hawaiian Airlines – 0.7%    

  Highest Marketing Carrier Rates of Cancelled Flights June 2024 (ATCR Table 6)

  • Frontier Airlines – 3.5%    
  • Spirit Airlines – 2.6%    
  • JetBlue Airways – 2.5%    

For the first six months of 2024, the reporting marketing carriers posted a cancellation rate of 1.4%, down from 1.6% for the same period in 2023.

Complaints About Airline Service

Last month, DOT released data on the submissions (complaints, inquiries, and opinions) it received from consumers about air travel for June-December 2023 and the full calendar year 2023.   

The release of the submissions data in the ATCR continues to be delayed primarily because of the high volume of complaints against airlines and ticket agents received by the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) and the time needed to review and process these consumer complaints using the Department’s outdated legacy consumer complaint application system. Over the past three years, complaints made up an average of 91% of consumer submissions. DOT plans to release data on the submission received from consumers about air travel for January-May 2024 in September.

The Department has been actively working on modernizing its system for handling consumer complaints with the support of a Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) investment to improve the customer experience for the tens of thousands of consumers who use the system each year. The modernization of the system will also enable OACP to engage in oversight of the airline industry more effectively and report complaint data to the public more quickly.   

Tarmac Delays

In June 2024, airlines reported 70 tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights, compared to 38 tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights reported in May 2024. In June 2024, airlines reported six tarmac delay of more than four hours on an international flight, compared to four tarmac delay of more than four hours on international flights reported in May 2024. 

Airlines are required to have and adhere to assurances that they will not allow aircraft to remain on the tarmac for more than three hours for domestic flights and four hours for international flights without providing passengers the option to deplane, subject to exceptions related to safety, security, and Air Traffic Control related reasons. An exception also exists for departure delays if the airline begins to return the aircraft to a suitable disembarkation point to deplane passengers by those times.

The Department investigates extended tarmac delays.

Mishandled Baggage

In June 2024, reporting marketing carriers handled 44.6 million bags and posted a mishandled baggage rate of 0.58%, same as the rate of 0.58% in May 2024, and lower than the rate of 0.70% in June 2023.

For the first half of 2024, the carriers posted a mishandled baggage rate of 0.56%, lower than the rate of 0.61% posted in the first half of 2023.

The Department began displaying the mishandled baggage data as a percentage (i.e., per 100 bags enplaned) in January 2022. This is consistent with the manner that the mishandled wheelchairs and scooters rate is calculated and displayed.     In the prior three calendar year reports (2019 to 2021), the Department calculated the mishandled baggage rate based on the number of mishandled bags per 1,000 checked bags. 

Mishandled Wheelchairs and Scooters

In June 2024, reporting marketing carriers reported checking 82,778 wheelchairs and scooters and mishandling 1,075 for a rate of 1.30% mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, higher than the rate of 1.24% mishandled in May 2024 and lower than the rate of 1.45% mishandled in June 2023.

For the first half of 2024, the carriers posted a mishandled wheelchair and scooter rate of 1.31%, lower than the rate of 1.37% posted in the first half of 2023.

To address many of the significant barriers and challenges experienced by passengers who use wheelchairs, the Department has proposed a rulemaking that, if adopted as proposed would make it an automatic violation of the Department’s Air Carrier Access Act regulations for airlines to mishandle a passenger’s wheelchair. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would also enhance training requirements for airline personnel who provide hands-on transfer assistance to passengers and handle wheelchairs. 

Bumping/Oversales

Bumping/oversales data, unlike other air carrier data, are reported quarterly rather than monthly. For the second quarter of 2024, the 10 U.S. reporting marketing carriers posted an involuntary denied boarding, or bumping, rate of 0.33 per 10,000 passengers, lower than the rate of 0.36 in the second quarter of 2023 and higher than the rate of 0.20 in the fourth quarter of 2023.

For 2024 year to date, the carriers posted bumping/oversales rate of 0.30% lower than the rate of 0.33% for year-to-date 2023.

Incidents Involving Animals

In June 2024, carriers reported one incident involving the death, injury, or loss of an animal while traveling by air, lower than the two reports filed in May 2024 and equal to the one report filed in June 2023. June’s incident involved the death of one animal.

As part of its IT modernization, DOT’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) is improving the options for covered carriers to submit their monthly and annual Reports on Incidents Involving Animals During Air Transport. While the new system is being developed, OACP continues to collect and publish monthly reports on animal incidents from covered carriers but has permitted carriers to delay submission of the annual report on the total number of animals transported and the total number of incidents involving animals during air transport. Annual data on such incidents will be published when DOT receives carriers’ complete submissions of the 2023 data. 

Consumers may file air travel consumer or civil rights complaints online at  https://secure.dot.gov/air-travel-complaint , or they may mail a complaint to the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, U.S. Department of Transportation, C-70, W96-432, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590.

The ATCR and other aviation consumer matters of interest to the public can be found at https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer .

DOT’s Historic Record of Consumer Protection Under the Biden-Harris Administration

  • DOT has issued a final rule that requires airlines to provide automatic cash refunds to passengers when owed and another final rule to protect consumers from costly surprise airline fees. These rules significantly expand consumer protections in air travel, provide passengers an easier pathway to refunds when owed, and save consumers more than half a billion dollars every year in hidden and surprise junk fees. Provisions of the final rule on airline refunds were fortified through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63) that President Biden signed into law on May 16, 2024. The final rule that DOT issued to protect consumers against costly airline junk fees has been challenged in court by the airline industry and the court has put a temporary hold on implementation of this rule. The Department will continue to defend this rule and notes that nothing in the Court’s decision prevents airlines from voluntarily complying with this common-sense rule.
  • In addition, DOT is improving transportation for individuals with disabilities. In July 2023, DOT finalized a rule which requires airlines to make lavatories on new, single-aisle aircraft more accessible. Then, in February 2024, DOT issued a proposal to address other barriers that Americans who use a wheelchair encounter when it comes to air travel by, among other things, proposing to mandate enhanced training for airline employees and contractors who physically assist passenger with disabilities and handle passengers’ wheelchairs.
  • Further, when necessary, DOT takes enforcement action against airlines and ticket agents that fail to comply with the Department’s aviation consumer protection requirements. In 2023, DOT issued the largest fines in the history of the consumer protection office. This includes a $140 million penalty against Southwest Airlines for failing passengers during the 2022 holiday meltdown. That penalty, which was in addition to over $600 million DOT already ensured was refunded by Southwest to passengers, requires Southwest to establish a $90 million compensation system for passengers affected by significant delays and cancellations beginning April 30, 2024 . Additionally, DOT has helped return nearly $4 billion in refunds to travelers since the pandemic began.
  • In April, DOT announced the launch of the bipartisan Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with 18 state attorneys general to investigate airlines and ticket agents and hold them accountable when they violate aviation consumer protection laws. The partnership significantly expands the Department’s oversight capacity by establishing a new fast-track system prioritizing misconduct cases from state attorneys general who uncover unfair or deceptive airline practices. Through the partnership, DOT will provide state attorneys general with access to the federal complaint database and help ensure that airlines cooperate with state investigations. 

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TSA readies for busiest Labor Day travel period on record, provides top travel tips to help airline passengers prepare

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to screen more than 17 million people during what is expected to be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record, which will run Thursday, August 29 through Wednesday, September 4. The peak travel day is projected to be August 30, when TSA expects to screen 2.86 million people.

Air travel volumes this summer are the highest the agency has seen in its history. The agency expects passenger volumes to be 8.5 percent higher than last year during this time, and has already screened 239.8 million people since Memorial Day weekend, which is an average of  2.7 million per day. The top ten busiest travel days in the agency’s history have all occurred this year since May 2024. The agency reached a new milestone on July 7, when Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) screened more than 3 million people in a single day.

“People are traveling more than ever this summer and TSA along with our airline and airport partners stand ready to close the busiest summer travel period on record during this upcoming Labor Day weekend,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “I commend our vigilant workforce, from our TSOs on the front lines at airport security checkpoints across the country to those behind the scenes, working hard to keep the transportation system secure—especially as we continue to roll out new checkpoint technology that improves security effectiveness, efficiency, and the passenger experience.”

TSA is staffed to meet its wait time standards, which are 10 minutes and under in TSA PreCheck® lanes and 30 minutes and under in standard screening lanes. With this increase in travel volumes, TSA recommends airline passengers travel with ease by enrolling in the TSA PreCheck Trusted Traveler Program , where members do not need to remove shoes, belts, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, food items, and light jackets at the checkpoint. TSA PreCheck members are reminded to make sure their Known Traveler Number (KTN) is in their airline reservation so it appears on their boarding pass.

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Check out TSA’s top travel tips for an efficient and successful trip through security.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has created a dashboard to ensure the traveling public has easy access to information about services that U.S. airlines provide to mitigate passenger inconveniences when the cause of a cancellation or delay was due to circumstances within the airline’s control. A green check mark on the dashboard means an airline has committed to providing that service or amenity to its customers. A red “x” means the airline has not made that commitment. However, airlines with a red “x” may provide these services and amenities in some instances in their discretion.

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These ten large U.S. airlines and their regional operating partners, which operate flights for them but do not sell tickets, account for approximately 96 percent of the domestic scheduled passenger air traffic.

Use the above dashboard to learn about the amenities that the U.S. airline that you are flying on has promised to provide should there be a controllable flight cancellation or delay. You can also use the dashboard to compare amenities that the airlines commit to provide in the event of a controllable flight cancellation or delay when deciding which airline to fly.

A controllable flight cancellation or delay is essentially a delay or cancellation caused by the airline. Examples include: maintenance or crew problems; cabin cleaning; baggage loading; and fueling.

Airlines are required to adhere to the promises that they make in their customer service plan, including commitments to care for customers in the event of controllable delays or cancellations. The Department will hold airlines accountable if they fail to do so.

Remember these commitments do not impact your entitlement to a refund. If an airline cancels a passenger’s flight or makes a significant change in the flight, regardless of the reason , airlines are required to provide a prompt refund to a ticketed passenger, including those with non-refundable tickets, should the passenger choose not to accept the alternative offered, such as rebooking on another flight. Learn more about your right to a refund . If you have a problem obtaining a refund that you believe that you are entitled to receive, you may file a complaint with the DOT . If you are an airline passenger with a disability looking for more information regarding your rights during air travel,  please follow this link to our disability webpage .

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Am I entitled to money or other compensation beyond a refund from an airline if my flight is significantly delayed or cancelled?

  • Each airline has its own policies about what it will do for delayed or cancelled passengers. If an airline has made a commitment to provide a particular service or compensation, then the Department can hold the airline accountable. The Airline Customer Service Dashboard provides a summary of the commitments made by U.S. airlines to mitigate passenger inconveniences for controllable delays and cancellations.
  • If your flight is experiencing a long delay or is cancelled, ask airline staff if they will pay for meals or a hotel room or compensate you for your time. While some airlines offer these amenities to passengers, others may not provide amenities to stranded passengers. The Department has initiated a rulemaking that would require airlines to provide compensation and cover certain expenses such as meals and hotels when the airline causes the flight disruption.

When and how do I find out how long my flight will be delayed or cancelled?

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  • If the flight is scheduled to depart within 7 days, airlines are required to provide status updates 30 minutes (or sooner) after the airline becomes aware of a status change. The flight status information must, at a minimum, be provided on the airline's website and by the airline's telephone reservation system. Also, the airline must update all flight status displays and other sources of flight information at U.S. airports that are under the airline's control within 30 minutes after the airline becomes aware of the problem.
  • For travel itinerary changes involving passengers whose flights are scheduled more than a week in the future, notification should be provided to the passengers as soon as practical. A specific timeframe or method for providing that information has not been set forth in law.

Why are flights sometimes delayed for several hours or cancelled?

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  2. Department of Transportation

    Official websites use .gov ... Air Travel Consumer Report: June 2024 Numbers August 30, 2024. ... U.S. Department of Transportation. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 855-368-4200. Want to know more? Receive email updates about the latest in Safety, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

  3. Air Travel Tips

    TSA has a "3-1-1" rule for liquids, aerosols and gels in carry-on baggage. Those substances must be in containers that are no more than 3.4 oz. in volume (100 ml), with all such containers in one clear quart -size plastic bag, and one such bag per passenger. For details see TSA's Traveler Information site.

  4. National Traffic and Road Closure Information

    National Links. 511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number. Local and State Transit Links. Weather/Road Conditions Related. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi ...

  5. Travel

    511 Real-Time Traveler Information. Real-time traveler information enables the traveling public to make informed transportation choices. Amtrak California. Amtrak California has been localized to provide a more regional approach. Check Current Highway Conditions. Enter Highway Number to find the current reported traffic restrictions.

  6. Air Travel Service Complaint

    Air Travel Service Complaint or Comment Form (Not Related to Airline Safety, such as airworthiness of aircraft, certification of pilots, and operation of air traffic control, or Security Issues) Please use this form to file a complaint or comment about service you received or requested from an airline or ticket agent that does not relate to ...

  7. Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint

    Foreign government-issued passport; Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card; Transportation worker identification credential; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential; Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

  8. August 2024 Air Travel Consumer Report

    The Air Travel Consumer Report is a monthly product of the Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. The report is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by the airlines. Data Included in this Report. Flight Delays: June 2024 / January - June 2024

  9. Air Travel Consumer Report: June 2024 Numbers

    Media Contact. Press Office. US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 United States. Email: [email protected] Phone: 1 (202) 366-4570 If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

  10. Travel

    Prepare for your trip on our roads, ferries, rail, public transit, or taking off from a local airport. Get real-time alerts, live cameras, current travel times, and bridge and road restrictions for your route.

  11. Travel Info

    Log onto NDOT's 511 Nevada Travel Info system for up-to-the-minute road conditions. For general weather forcast visit National Weather Service. Traffic cameras are also available to give you an eye on the road in the Las Vegas and Reno areas. In this section, you will also find road maps of the state to help make your travels through Nevada easier.

  12. 511WI| Wisconsin Traffic

    Click to zoom in and see individual markers. Provides up to the minute traffic information for Wisconsin. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions.

  13. 2024 Flight Cancellation Rate Below Pre-Pandemic Levels Heading into

    Below average flight cancellation rate comes as Summer 2024 has seen the top ten busiest air travel days on record. WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) shared that the year-to-date flight cancelation rate for 2024 is 1.6% heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend.

  14. NCDOT: Traffic & Travel Information

    NC.gov Translation Real Time Traffic Home » Travel & Maps » Traffic & Travel Expand Traffic & Travel Contact N.C. Department of Transportation ... Official N.C. Department of Transportation travel information, including road conditions, maps, ferry services, toll roads, rest areas, severe weather

  15. Air Travel Consumer Report: June 2024 Numbers

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of June 2024 and the first six months of 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, and second quarter oversales. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of ...

  16. Traveler Information

    511 Wisconsin. 511 Wisconsin is a free 24/7 traveler information system that provides the motoring public with up-to-the-minute traffic information and access to over 400 traffic cameras statewide. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (WisDOT) 24/7/365 Traffic Management Center (TMC) is constantly monitoring highways and providing ...

  17. TSA readies for busiest Labor Day travel period on record, provides top

    WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to screen more than 17 million people during what is expected to be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record, which will run Thursday, August 29 through Wednesday, September 4. The peak travel day is projected to be August 30, when TSA expects to screen 2.86 million people.

  18. Current Road Restrictions

    Current Road Restrictions. The Arizona Traveler Information system provides the latest information on conditions along the state highway system. Access the system in three ways: Web: Visit the az511 Interactive Map. Mobile: Download the AZ511 app. Phone: Call 511, except when driving or do so from a hands-free device.

  19. WYDOT Travel Information Service

    Wyoming 511 Travel Information Map. Click here for a video tutorial. Click here to view the new map. Wyoming 511 is the official road condition and traffic information reporting app of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). Toll Free Nationwide: 1-888-WYO-ROAD. (1-888-996-7623)

  20. Federal Highway Administration

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation's highways, bridges and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies to improve safety, mobility, and to encourage innovation. Learn More About FHWA.

  21. Airline Cancellation and Delay Dashboard

    The U.S. Department of Transportation has created a dashboard to ensure the traveling public has easy access to information about services that U.S. airlines provide to mitigate passenger inconveniences when the cause of a cancellation or delay was due to circumstances within the airline's control. A green check mark on the dashboard means an ...

  22. Washington State Department of Transportation

    SEATTLE - Labor Day travel is expected to attract more than 300,000 people aboard Washington State Ferries from Thursday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 2. As many travelers hit the road, sea or air, the holiday is also a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of the workers who keep our communities and industries thriving.

  23. International Travel

    Travel.State.Gov > International Travel The highest priority of the Bureau of Consular Affairs is to protect the lives and serve the interests of U.S. citizens abroad. Across the globe, we serve our fellow citizens during some of their most important moments - births, adoptions, medical emergencies, deaths, arrests, and disasters.

  24. Travel Information

    Travel Information. This area is designed to provide information for all transportation users from a multi-modal perspective, to include specialized resources such as interactive maps, safety-focused videos, and other traveler resources to enrich the Illinois travel experience. Roadway Information.

  25. Traveler Information

    511 Travel Info. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. View road conditions, incidents, road work, restrictions, rest areas, cameras, message signs and weather all in one place. Android App iOS App Web Map. 511 Text Reports: Incidents | Road Conditions | Road Work | Restrictions. View Our Cameras. A list of all the rest areas across Montana and their amenities ...

  26. Travel

    Travel Resources. Learn about CDOT services and tools available to ease your transportation needs. View Programs, Maps & Tools.

  27. Travel

    You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov ...

  28. Tuvalu Travel Advisory

    Reissued with updates to health information and Travel Advisory Level. Exercise normal precautions in Tuvalu. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tuvalu.. Commercial transportation to/from Tuvalu is sporadically available.

  29. Travel Information

    Latest Road Conditions. Travel Alerts. Scenic Byways. Request a Map. Maps. Rest Areas. Places to See in New Mexico. NMDOT Park & Ride. Rail Runner Train Services.

  30. WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers

    Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) customer service centers will be closed on Labor Day, but DMV online service is open 24/7 at wisconsindmv.gov . For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, [email protected]