US airports see surge in travelers during Fourth of July holiday weekend
San Francisco's airport is one of many packed full of holiday weekend travelers. Foot traffic is expected to resemble pre-pandemic numbers and even be one of the busiest weekends so far this year.
San Francisco's airport is one of many packed full of holiday weekend travelers. Foot traffic is expected to resemble pre-pandemic numbers and even be one of the busiest weekends so far this year.
July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Where are people traveling this summer? Google Trends offers clues
Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.
Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.
Bay Area hotel occupancy rate very low, which means there are plenty of deals
That means many hotels are offering special deals to fill rooms that usually are booked by business travelers or international tourists.
That means many hotels are offering special deals to fill rooms that usually are booked by business travelers or international tourists.
San Francisco named 2021's best U.S. city for summer 'vaxcation'
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
Huge lines revive push for reservation system at Utah national park
The parking lot at the trailhead to Corona Arch was packed on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. A national park ranger posted a sign saying to come back later, a common problem that was forgotten about during the pandemic.
The parking lot at the trailhead to Corona Arch was packed on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. A national park ranger posted a sign saying to come back later, a common problem that was forgotten about during the pandemic.
Europe plans to lift ban on American tourists, summer travelers face myriad of COVID restrictions
Travelers moved through SFO Wednesday with mandatory masks and packed bags, ready for a summer travel season that is regaining signs of life after the past year of lockdowns.
Travelers moved through SFO Wednesday with mandatory masks and packed bags, ready for a summer travel season that is regaining signs of life after the past year of lockdowns.
Southwest Airlines’ system issues continue for 2nd day; no impact reported for Bay Area flights
Southwest blamed Tuesday's issues on "intermittent performance issues with our network connectivity."
Southwest blamed Tuesday's issues on "intermittent performance issues with our network connectivity."
TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Coast-to-Coast flights from San Jose have resumed
Coast-to-Coast flights have resumed at San Jose Mineta International Airport for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak began in the U.S. JetBlue is again flying from San Jose to Boston's Logan airport.
Coast-to-Coast flights have resumed at San Jose Mineta International Airport for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak began in the U.S. JetBlue is again flying from San Jose to Boston's Logan airport.
JetBlue returns to Mineta San Jose International Airport with non-stop service to Boston
JetBlue Airways returned to Mineta San Jose International Airport on Thursday with daily nonstop services to Boston Logan International Airport.
JetBlue Airways returned to Mineta San Jose International Airport on Thursday with daily nonstop services to Boston Logan International Airport.
CDC eases some international travel recommendations for vaccinated Americans
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
Carnival restarting cruises for fully vaccinated passengers July 3 from Texas
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed plans to restart U.S. sailings from its Texas port as early as July 3 for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed plans to restart U.S. sailings from its Texas port as early as July 3 for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Marin County adventurer forced to abandon epic kayak journey
A Marin County kayaker attempting a solo 2,400-mile voyage from the Bay Area to Hawaii was rescued about 70 miles off the U.S. coast, forcing him to abandon his dreams of making an epic journey over the next two months.
A Marin County kayaker attempting a solo 2,400-mile voyage from the Bay Area to Hawaii was rescued about 70 miles off the U.S. coast, forcing him to abandon his dreams of making an epic journey over the next two months.
US traffic deaths up 7% in 2020, highest number since 2007
The government's highway safety agency says U.S. traffic deaths rose 7% last year.
The government's highway safety agency says U.S. traffic deaths rose 7% last year.
Hot Memorial Day launches Russian River towns into tourist season
Bay Area tourism, battered the past year, had a healthy summer launch over the long Memorial Day weekend.
Bay Area tourism, battered the past year, had a healthy summer launch over the long Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day travelers return to roads and skies
Memorial Day weekend 2021 signaled a much different picture than 2020, and one that resembled normalcy with packed roads and planes.
Memorial Day weekend 2021 signaled a much different picture than 2020, and one that resembled normalcy with packed roads and planes.
Carnival gets CDC approval for Florida, Texas cruises this summer
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Projected passenger traffic over holiday weekend at Oakland International Airport indicates strong recovery
The Oakland International Airport says they won't know passenger traffic totals until at least after Memorial Day, but the projections they've made for the holiday weekend indicate a strong rebound from pandemic lows.
The Oakland International Airport says they won't know passenger traffic totals until at least after Memorial Day, but the projections they've made for the holiday weekend indicate a strong rebound from pandemic lows.
Southwest, American Airlines temporarily halt alcohol service after rise in passenger violence
Southwest and American Airlines announced a temporary halt in alcohol service amid a rise in passenger violence.
Southwest and American Airlines announced a temporary halt in alcohol service amid a rise in passenger violence.