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Consumer Reports shares expert tips from seasoned parents and travel pros to help make your journey smoother for you, your baby, and everyone else on board.

After nearly two decades of having to remove your shoes before going through security at airports, you no longer have to do so. The nationwide policy change is now in effect at all airports, including JAX.

The holiday weekend has come to a close, wrapping up a record-setting travel period for the Fourth of July that saw AAA forecast more than 72 million people to travel by air or car.

Jacksonville International Airport is predicting heavy traffic, expecting nearly 13,000 travelers just on Thursday alone.

A developing tropical disturbance over Florida could bring heavy rain and possible flooding, putting July 4th travel plans at risk. Track the latest forecast and tips from News4JAX’s Weather Authority team.

Jacksonville, which is the largest city by area in the United States, is home to a professional sports team, a plethora of golf courses, and long stretches of beaches. Unfortunately, one study conducted by FinanceBuzz deemed it all irrelevant, listing the 904 as the most boring city in the country based on multiple factors, including population makeup, culinary scene, outdoor activities, nightlife, celebrations, and overall things to do.

It can be relaxing and rejuvenating, but the end of a vacation can bring on the blues as you try to return to reality.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a travel warning for Americans as measles cases continue to rise around the world.

Having Global Entry makes getting through customs a breeze.

AAA says the best time to drive Friday is before 11 a.m. On Sunday, it is better to drive before 1 p.m. and before 2 p.m. on Monday.

As Memorial Day approaches, the travel experience at Jacksonville International Airport was relatively unaffected Thursday by the fire that broke out in the hourly garage nearly one week ago.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to grapple with a nationwide shortage of critical aviation personnel, a crisis that’s impacting air travel across the country. At major hubs like Newark International Airport, the shortage of air traffic controllers has already led to significant operational changes, including a cap on hourly flights, now limited to 56 per hour, down from 70.

National Kids and Pets Day on Saturday serves as a reminder of the dangers they face in cars, especially as families prepare to drive for spring or summer vacations.

The Florida House on Friday approved a $5.008 billion tax package after making a change to a controversial proposal about shifting money collected for tourism marketing.

The long-anticipated Concourse B will introduce six new gates to the airport’s existing 20, enhancing operations and efficiency. The changes also include a new multi-million-dollar parking garage.

Ahead of the summer travel season, some airlines are discontinuing select nonstop domestic flights.

The Auto Club Group teams up with Sister Accord Foundation to offer “Safety in Sisterhood” which is a resource for women and solo travelers who travel locally or abroad.

Tourism in St. Augustine got a delicious boost last winter, when UF researchers introduced a free exhibit to the city about the history of chocolate called “Sweet Beginnings: Unwrapping St. Augustine’s Chocolate Legacy.” 

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will hold a meeting Wednesday to hear testimony from Boeing’s president, among others.

We’ve all heard that flying is the safest way to travel, but you’re not alone if you still get anxious before stepping on a plane.

NASA is testing next-gen airplane wings to prevent ice buildup, ensuring safer, more fuel-efficient flights of the future.