Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY

Travel troubles from the government shutdown continue to mount, with some airports closing select security checkpoints to handle staffing shortages.

The Italian food hall and marketplace, part of an international chain, offers six fresh food counters, a restaurant, three bars, a bakery and more.

A coalition of industry groups and unions says the shutdown has already hurt the travel industry and that the impact will worsen.

The idea for the father-daughter trip that went viralthis week was hatcheda few days before Christmas at a neighborhood party in Mississippi.

More than 100 flights have been canceled to and from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Airline seat assignments used to be free Now you’ll pay to reserve certain economy seats, no extra legroom included, on United, Delta and American.

The hotel, a Las Vegas, currently charges $10 for overnight self parking and $18 for valet parking. The fees go away Jan. 1.

The struggling budget carrier says holiday flights will not be affected. Flight cuts will begin in January. Affected passengers will be notified.

The airline is ditching boarding zones for groups based on ticket type. Some travelers will board later than they do now.