With less than two weeks to go and plenty still not compliant, there may be competition for appointments to get a REAL ID in Rhode Island.
As of January 2024, only about 56 percent of people in the U.S. had driver's licenses and ID cards that are REAL ID-compliant.​
Here’s what Rhode Island residents need to know about getting their Real ID Act before the May 7, 2025, deadline.
BermudAir will offer direct flights from T.F. Green to Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport, beginning this spring.
TSA officials say 94 percent of the firearms seizures at U.S. airports were loaded weapons.
Driving the record number of people taking road trips are lower gas prices, according to AAA.
Airline "junk fees" for seat selection, baggage and other ancillary services make it hard to compare prices, Senate subcommittee concludes.
This year, 1.7 million more people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving than in 2023.
T.F. Green stood out​ for its lack of crowds, cleanliness, bountiful parking, and most notably, its bathrooms.
After May 7, 2025, federal agencies, including the TSA, will no longer accept identification that does not meet the new standards.
The flights will also be welcome news to the Boston region, as Logan Airport does not offer nonstop flights to Greenville-Spartanburg.
The new route to San Diego is the second Breeze Airways will offer from T.F. Green to California, the other being to Los Angeles.
The new system gives travelers the option to verify their identity with their eyes or fingers, rather than having to take out licenses.
The list was generated with the help of more than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveller readers, who rated their experiences around the world.
With the addition of Richmond, Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport will soon have eight non-stop flight destinations.
Once the new scanners are installed, travelers will not have to remove electronics from carry-on bags anymore.
At the height of Southwest Airlines' cancellations, the airline averaged 17 canceled arrivals and departures at T.F. Green Airport each day.
Ocean Staters are getting some relief at the pump, as they do their holiday shopping.
Officials said the extension is needed, in part, because of lingering problems from COVID-19 that caused backlogs in state agencies.
T.F. Green and Breeze Airways partnered to bring to new flight destinations to the airport, beginning Feb. 17, 2023.
The news comes as the percentage of Rhode Island electric vehicle drivers grew 733 percent since 2016.
Gas prices in Rhode Island are now below the national average, which sat at $3.71 Monday.
Lower oil prices, modest domestic gasoline demand, and a quiet hurricane season are combining to drive pump prices lower.
Still, Rhode Island's average gas price remains 10 cents higher than the national average.
But for these gas price drops to continue, hurricane season is going to have to cooperate.
The average price of gas nationally dropped below $4, according to AAA. Rhode Island still has a little ways to go before meeting that mark.
The average price of gas nationally could drop below $4, according to AAA.
A spokesperson for AAA said there's been a recent slight uptick in gas demand, which could mean an end to steady drops in prices.
The market remains volatile, but transportation experts say there may be reason for cautious optimism as gas prices continue dropping.
See when the worst times for traffic will be this July 4 weekend.
Only a few flights flying into and out of Rhode Island were delayed following a weekend of delays and cancellations across the country.
The average price per gallon fell by two cents over the past week.
Some relief could be on the way, AAA Northeast said.
The program is expected to be available to Rhode Island residents and businesses by summer.
The average price per gallon is now $4.24, setting another all-time record.
The average price per gallon rose by 26 cents since the start of the week.
AAA Northeast said the Russian invasion "roiled" the oil market, briefly pushing prices over $100 per barrel.
Flights will head to Nashville twice-weekly on Thursday and Sundays.
AAA Northeast said that wintry weather and geopolitical tensions are likely contributing to the rising prices at the pump.
Several storms are working their way across the U.S., bringing flight disruptions to Rhode Island travelers.