Despite elevated gas prices, Memorial Day weekend travel makes a comeback

Compared to pre-pandemic levels of 2019, AAA says travel is still down about 13%, but it’s making a comeback, especially this holiday weekend.

Busy holiday weekend expected at Oakland International Airport

Travelers flying out of Oakland International Airport this Memorial Day holiday weekend can expect a busier than usual airport as the pandemic eases and demand for travel resumes.

US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.

American Airlines flight returns to SJ airport after mechanical problem

At about 11 a.m., flight 2049 to Phoenix returned shortly after take-off, landed and taxied safely back to a gate, according to airport spokeswoman Keonnis Taylor.

FAA slaps 2 more travelers with thousands in fines over flight disruptions

The Federal Aviation Administration said one traveler swore at crew members and slammed overhead bins before takeoff, and that the other refused to wear a face mask and blew his nose in a blanket.

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.

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.