Travel

Starting May 7, Real ID cards will be required for anyone boarding a domestic flight in the U.S.

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup.

In all, 17,660 REAL IDs were issued last week, compared to nearly 6,500 that were issued in the same week last year,

The agency is seeking civil penalties against Southwest Airlines, and also fined Frontier Airlines for its continuous delays.

"Minor delays are possible with a shutdown, but more likely with a prolonged shutdown," said a statement from the Port of Portland, which oversees the Portland International Airport.

The deadline is May 7 for Oregonians over the age of 18 to get a REAL ID so they can board a domestic flight in the United States.

Millions of drivers and air travelers may face severe weather and long lines over the next few days. More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off on Tuesday, one of the busiest travel days.

Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday's announcement follows years of losses and a failed merger attempt for the low-cost carrier.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the plane was a Boeing 737-900. It landed back at Salt Lake City without issues at around 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

A major road closure is coming this weekend to Interstate 5, as crews work to repair an aging, worn-out bridge overpass in Southwest Portland.