California health care workers headed to NYC, Navajo Nation; areas ravaged by COVID-19
California doctors and nurses are traveling to areas hardest hit by COVID-19 to provide critical support.
San Francisco closing some streets to cars, allowing more space for social distancing
Portions of a dozen city streets will be closed to traffic- beginning this week- chunks totaling 13 miles.
Forest Service OKs expanded Reno ski resort, skier bridge
The expansion allows for construction of a 5-million-gallon water tank that will boost snow-making capabilities in an effort to transform the Mount Rose resort into a “key destination attraction,” agency officials said.
Virus leads FAA to briefly suspend flights to NYC, Philly
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a brief suspension of flights to New York City-area airports because of coronavirus-related staffing issues at a regional air-traffic control center.
Cash toll temporarily suspended on most Bay Area bridges due to coronavirus outbreak
California temporarily suspended cash toll collection at it's seven state-owned toll bridges as the coronavirus pandemic escalates.
Plane diverted after passengers become disruptive over sneezing
A commercial flight from Colorado ski country to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop in Denver after several passengers became disruptive because they were seated next to someone who they thought was sick, officials said.
US: Americans - especially people with health issues - should not travel on cruise ships
The recommendation comes after about 700 passengers on the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship quarantined off Yokohama, Japan became sick, and six died, Doctors said it essentially became a floating germ factory.
Aviation industry stands to lose up to $113 billion from coronavirus effect
Aviation and travel analyst Brett Snyder Snyder from crankyflier.com joined Mornings on 2 Weekends to explain the toll the coronavirus has taken on the airline industry, as well as what passengers should know if they have travel booked.
Airlines widen the middle seat but it could cost you
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.
Coronavirus concerns haven't closed Disneyland Paris, despite ban on public gatherings of more than 5,000
The happiest place on Earth isn’t ready to give up Paris yet.
Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
Coastal state park planned for 2022 opening near Monterey
Fort Ord Dunes State Park has 4 miles of ocean beach on the bay and is located near Marina, south of Moss Landing and north of Monterey.
United Airlines raising checked-bag fees beginning in March
The increased fee policy will take effect for travel beginning March 6.
American evacuees from Diamond Princess cruise ship set to land at Travis Air Force Base
Elissa Harrington reports from Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield.
Napa Valley Wine Train’s ‘Harry Potter’ murder mystery sells out — but there are other themes to try
Embark on a scenic three-hour train ride, dinner and wine in California's historic Napa Valley - all while trying to solve a murder.
Coronavirus ripple effect on health, travel industries and Chinese community
The coronavirus outbreak and fears of exposure continue to cause a ripple effect in the health and travel industries, as well as the Chinese community.
Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie on coronavirus travel impact
Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie talked to Mornings on 2 Weekends about how the coronavirus is taking its toll on the travel industry.
North Carolina woman calls 911 with toes after hands crushed under car
A North Carolina woman traveling through South Carolina had to use her toes to dial 911 because her hands became trapped while changing a tire.
US State Department issues warning against traveling to China amid coronavirus outbreak
The United States State Department issued the highest travel advisory level on Thursday warning against traveling to China amid the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 200 people so far.
Trump administration imposes visa rules for pregnant women on 'birth tourism'
The rules printed in the Federal Register on Thursday say applicants will be denied tourist visas if they're determined by consular officers to be traveling to the U.S. primarily to give birth.