COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Americans set another pandemic-era record for air travel
The Transportation Security Administration said that slightly more than 1.7 million people were screened at airport checkpoints on Sunday, the highest number since March 2020, when travel was collapsing because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
Passenger jet lands safely in LA after bird strikes engine
Authorities say an Allegiant Air jet has returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird.
EU proposal could allow vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by end of June
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
‘Just came out of nowhere’: Mom who gave birth on flight to Hawaii says she didn’t know she was pregnant
A doctor and three nurses were flying from Utah to Hawaii when an announcement came over the loudspeaker: A woman was prematurely giving birth in the middle of the flight. The heroic health care workers rushed to the aid of the woman, who didn't know she was pregnant, and delivered a baby boy.
Las Vegas hits jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors return
Las Vegas has been almost elbow-to-elbow lately with pandemic-weary tourists looking for excitement and entertainment, after casinos rose from 35% to 50% occupancy March 15 under state health guidelines.
US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
Young boy dies with COVID-19 after family travels to Hawaii
The Hawaii Department of Health said Tuesday the boy is under 11 and had a known underlying condition.
Federal officials extend deadline for Real ID as requirement for air travel
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended its full enforcement of Real ID-compliant driver's licenses from Oct. 1, 2021 to 2023 due to the pandemic, DHS officials announced Tuesday.
Alaska Airlines says state senator banned for refusing to follow face mask requirements
Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.
Royal Caribbean makes 'world's largest cruise ship' available for booking
Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.
Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown
Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
Some users report issues trying to purchase Disneyland tickets ahead of April 30 reopening
Some users reported issues when trying to purchase tickets to Disneyland after the sale opened to the public Thursday ahead of the park's reopening on April 30.
Life-size teddy bear named 'Bearsun' walking from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Drivers in California might notice a "bear-y" unique site, as a giant teddy bear is making its way from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Bay Area reopening: Museums, parks and other attractions you can visit
After more than a year of being nearly shut in because of coronavirus, parks, museums and attractions are slowly beginning to reopen around the Bay Area. For now, masks and social distancing are still required.
Deputies de-escalate tense Oakland airport situation with temperature, Tasers
Terminal 1 at the Oakland International Airport was closed for nearly four hours Tuesday morning after a suicidal man with a knife threatened to harm himself. But deputies were able to de-escalate the situation by altering the temperature inside the airport and deploying Tasers - not guns - yielding a positive and non-deadly ending to a tense morning.
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.