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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
Vaccinations factor in many people’s decision to fly again
Updated guidance from the CDC Friday is expected to give a boost to travel.
Updated guidance from the CDC Friday is expected to give a boost to travel.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
BART takes stand against sexual harassment and gender-based violence
BART on Friday announced the "Not One More Girl" campaign to take a stand against sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
BART on Friday announced the "Not One More Girl" campaign to take a stand against sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
Some sigh with relief as California health officers lift some travel restrictions
The easing of travel restrictions come as COVID vaccinations, warm weather, spring break, and the Easter holiday are prompting more people to travel.
The easing of travel restrictions come as COVID vaccinations, warm weather, spring break, and the Easter holiday are prompting more people to travel.
CA health officials ease travel restrictions in updated advisory
State of California health officials on Thursday dropped its COVID guideline recommendation that residents not travel more than 120 miles from home during the pandemic.
State of California health officials on Thursday dropped its COVID guideline recommendation that residents not travel more than 120 miles from home during the pandemic.
Hotels.com giving $2,741 'tax write off' to Americans who stayed home last year
The booking site announced that it will be giving away "tax write offs" that people can use for future travel as a reward for staying home during the coronavirus pandemic.
The booking site announced that it will be giving away "tax write offs" that people can use for future travel as a reward for staying home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Protecting your 'new golden ticket,' your COVID-19 vaccination card and only proof of inoculation status
In the age of a pandemic, they may soon serve as your "ticket in" or passport for travel: your all-important COVID-19 proof of vaccination card.
In the age of a pandemic, they may soon serve as your "ticket in" or passport for travel: your all-important COVID-19 proof of vaccination card.
Bay Area air travel up as health experts concerned about virus spread
The combination of spring break, widespread re-openings, and pent-up demand have experts alarmed.
The combination of spring break, widespread re-openings, and pent-up demand have experts alarmed.
Travel industry poised to rebound as restrictions loosen
Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie talked to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about what spring and summer travel will look like.
Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie talked to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about what spring and summer travel will look like.