On the Go – March 6, 2025

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Airlines

Southwest Airlines Moves Terminals In San Francisco (Source: SF Gate)
Southwest Airlines has moved from Harvey Milk Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The move doesn’t change Southwest’s schedule, but “customers will enjoy a shorter walk from our ticket counter to our gates,” Southwest spokesman Dan Landson says.

Transportation Secretary Duffy Plans To Hire More Air Traffic Controllers (Source: NBC News)
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced plans to hire more air traffic controllers and invest in technology upgrades. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will increase pay for students at its air traffic control academy by 30% and streamline the hiring process. “Congress will need to spend billions very soon to upgrade America’s antiquated ATC technology,” Secretary Duffy said in an interview with NBC News.

Security

TSA Provides Spring Break Travel Season Tips For Passengers (Source: WSVN-TV)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates high passenger volumes during the peak spring travel period, when air travel numbers are expected to increase by more than 5%. “With REAL ID’s May 7 deadline looming, it’s important to prioritize REAL ID registration now,” said Adam Stahl, senior official performing the duties of the TSA administrator. “By doing so, travelers can ensure a smooth and secure journey through the airport for both spring and summer travels.”

Airports

O’Hare vs. Midway: Which Chicago Airport Should I Fly Into? (Source: The Points Guy)
Visitors to Chicago have two airports to choose from: O’Hare International Airport (ORD), a sprawling complex in Chicago’s northwest corner, or Midway International Airport (MDW), which offers more convenient access to the city but with fewer flights.

Gatwick Airport Expansion Moving Forward (Source: Meetings & Conventions)
The U.K. government gave its provisional backing Thursday to the creation of a second runway at Gatwick Airport outside London if certain improvements were met, including on noise reduction — a move that has been met with incredulity from environmental campaigners.

Leisure Travel

The One Place You Should Visit In Every US State (Source: SmarterTravel)
What would it be like if you could choose only one attraction to visit in each U.S. state?  We rounded up the top-rated cities, towns, and iconic sights in all 50 states, from boardwalks and beaches to baseball fields and national parks.

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