Passengers

Passenger headed for the terminal at JFK Airport (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Seen At 11: Robbed In Flight, Is Your Carry-On Luggage At Risk?

Imagine opening the overhead bin after a long flight and finding out that your carry-on bag is gone.

2013/05/13

New York Steps Up Patrols, Cracks Down On Seatbelt Violators

New York officials say state police issued tickets to nearly 12,700 motorists during a recent two-week seat belt enforcement campaign.

2012/06/16

NJ Bus Company To Suspend Driver For Allegedly Texting At The Wheel

Other bus drivers say the company warns them about using cell phones.

2011/10/05

Subway Slasher Has Bronx Straphangers Keeping Vigilant

Police have plastered train stations along the 4 line with a sketch of the suspect based on the victims’ descriptions.

2011/09/22

People board an Amtrak train at Penn Station in New York City. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Amtrak Restores Most Service On Week Before Labor Day

Amtrak officials said flooding had receded, repairs were made and service would resume Wednesday morning.

2011/08/31

NJ Transit Train (file / credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

NJ Transit: Hoboken-Bound Train Kills Man On Tracks

The incident caused delays of up to 60 minutes on the Bergen Line. NJ Transit spokeswoman Courtney Carroll says the passengers were transferred to two trains to continue their trip.

2011/07/22

Passengers wait to check in with their baggage at a United Airlines counter. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Sen. Schumer To Airlines: Refund Baggage Fees When Bags Are Lost

Sen. Charles Schumer said if airlines don’t start reimbursing their rising fees when passengers’ bags are lost, he’ll introduce a bill to force the issue.

2011/07/18

Normal Service Resumes On NJ Transit Trains Following Fatality On The Tracks

The unidentified woman was killed at the Short Hills station at around 5:00 a.m., causing nearly hour-long delays on the Morris & Essex line.

2011/06/14

City Council Bill Hikes Fines On Taxi Drivers Who Refuse Passengers

New York City taxi drivers who refuse to take passengers to their requested destination will soon be slapped with increased fines. The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that increases those penalties.

2011/05/12

NYPD: Tour Bus Driver Charged With Manslaughter, DWI After Running Over Pedestrian

Police said Steve Drappel of Florida was charged with DWI and vehicular manslaughter after running over a pedestrian in New York City with a tour bus.

2011/05/09

New Federal Rules Hold Airlines Accountable For Tarmac Waits, Hidden Fees

New federal rules could mean airlines will soon be paying you. The skies could become a little friendlier under new federal rules announced Wednesday.

2011/04/20

Generic Plane File Photo (credit: Getty images)

AC Airport Saw Record Traffic Numbers In ’10

More than 1.4 million passengers flew in or out of the airport last year, an 8 percent increase over the previous high set in 2007. It’s a 31 percent increase in scheduled service over 2009.

2011/01/18

Expedia Stops Selling American Airlines Tickets

Expedia Inc. has stopped selling tickets on American Airlines flights, the latest twist in a simmering pricing dispute between American and travel websites.

2011/01/01