SFMTA may have to lay off nearly 25% of staff
The SFMTA is currently on pace for a $68 million deficit by the end of the 2020-2021 fiscal year, with revenue down 12.7 percent since the fiscal year began July 1.
Santa Clara County adds new restrictions on sports, travel amid surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations
On Saturday, the county saw 760 new cases -- shattering the previous record by 215.
Delta to launch 'quarantine-free' flights from US to Italy
Delta will begin the program on Dec. 19 from Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport for all U.S. citizens permitted to travel to Italy for "essential reasons, such as work, health and education.”
Pandemic gave locals fleeting taste of a tourist-free Hawaii
Tourist-reliant Hawaii has now eased the restrictions imposed in March, allowing visitors to produce a negative COVID-19 test to avoid the quarantine.
Qantas airline plans to require coronavirus vaccine for international travel, CEO says
In a world first, Qantas Airways will likely require passengers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus for future international travel, the CEO announced.
Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
CDC raises warning against cruise travel, lists risk of infection as 'very high'
The CDC has issued a warning against going on cruise ships, where the risk of infection is "very high."
People still traveling for holidays despite COVID-19 spike
Oakland is expecting about 100,000 travelers during Thanksgiving week. That's up from an average of about 90,000 passengers a week last month.
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again after deadly 2018, 2019 crashes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight after nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes.
Costco selling $17.5K private jet membership that lasts 1 year
Although the $17,499.99 membership is quite a hefty fee, it also comes with a $3,500 Costco Shop Card and $4,000 worth of flight credit.
Health officials concerned as COVID cases, hospitalizations rise
California's Secretary of Health and Human Services confirms the state is in the midst of a COVID-19 surge and is issuing a travel advisory as we approach the holiday season.
Cruise ship ends Caribbean voyage early due to COVID-19
The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.
Survey: Only 1 in 10 Americans feel safe on long flights amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new survey found that people may be opting out of holiday visits due to fears involving the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco advises self-quarantine after travel
San Francisco officials said in a statement that they are recommending a two week quarantine for people who interact with individuals from outside their households at less than 6 feet of distance and without wearing masks.
Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Delta bans hundreds of passengers for refusing to wear masks
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
North Texas woman who died on flight had COVID-19, officials confirm
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
Plan to retrieve Titanic radio spurs debate on human remains
But could the world’s most famous shipwreck still hold remains of passengers and crew who died a century ago?
Ad campaign urges visitors to return to the Bay Area
A multi-media advertising campaign, placed on travel oriented media venues, is already running locally, regionally, statewide and nationally.