TSA: Man arrested after handgun, bullets found hidden inside bandage, soap

A Pennsylvania man was arrested at Newark International Airport on a weapons charge for concealing a gun and bullets inside his checked baggage.

Arches National Park to require timed entry tickets in 2022

The system will only be in place between April and October next year, and tickets are only required from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. People can enter without a ticket outside those hours and months.

Traveling for the holidays? What you need to know

An SFO spokesperson tells us at this point, proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test result is not required for the 48 contiguous continental United States, but what about the other two?

Cruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in New Orleans

Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.

You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season

A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.

EXPLAINER: What we know and don’t know about omicron variant

The World Health Organization says it could still take some time to get a full picture of the threat posed by omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus as scientists worldwide scramble to assess its multiple mutations.

Travel industry faces headwinds from omicron variant
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Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about the implications of travel restrictions and how travelers can still confident make plans even if they have to change them later.

Avenue of the Sphinxes: Egypt unveils renovated ancient promenade

After spending the last 50 years excavating the Avenue of the Sphinxes, Egypt put it on display Thursday in a made-for-tv event few cultures could rival.

New COVID-19 variant prompts travel restrictions

Health officials are sounding the alarm about a new COVID-19 variant identified in South Africa this week. Experts worry that the rapidly spreading Omicron variant could be even more contagious than Delta. 

Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain

South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.

DOJ prioritizes prosecuting unruly airline passenger

The FAA said earlier this month that it had launched 950 investigations into passenger behavior on flights this year.

US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January

President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.

Unruly airline passengers must be placed on no-fly list, union says

The Transport Workers Union is calling on Congress to place unruly airline passengers on a no-fly list in order to quell the surge of violent incidents taking place on U.S. airlines.

Thanksgiving 2021: TSA dishes on which foods can be checked, carried through security

While most Thanksgiving foods can be carried through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration says some items will need to be transported in checked baggage.

TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels

Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.