San Francisco's iconic cable cars almost ready for passengers
After more than a year, cable cars are once again climbing up and down San Francisco's hills. The cars are back on the rails but aren't carrying any passengers for now.
After more than a year, cable cars are once again climbing up and down San Francisco's hills. The cars are back on the rails but aren't carrying any passengers for now.
Chicago reactivates COVID-19 travel advisory for 2 states amid case uptick
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Billionaire Blastoff: Rich put it all on the line to ride own rockets into space
The lucrative, high-stakes chase for space tourists will unfold on the fringes of space, beginning this weekend with Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson. He's due to take off Sunday from New Mexico.
The lucrative, high-stakes chase for space tourists will unfold on the fringes of space, beginning this weekend with Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson. He's due to take off Sunday from New Mexico.
TSA: More than 10.1M people flew over Fourth of July weekend
The TSA said their agents screened more than 10.1 million people passing through U.S. airports over the Fourth of July weekend.
The TSA said their agents screened more than 10.1 million people passing through U.S. airports over the Fourth of July weekend.
Crowded flights and air travel delays could continue through the summer
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
Cargo plane makes emergency landing in ocean near Hawaii; 2 rescued
A Transair Flight 810 made an emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean after reported engine trouble. Both people on board were rescued.
A Transair Flight 810 made an emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean after reported engine trouble. Both people on board were rescued.
US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed
Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.
Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.
New ferry route launches from Alameda to San Francisco
There are now more ways to get to and from San Francisco: a new ferry route launches from Alameda.
There are now more ways to get to and from San Francisco: a new ferry route launches from Alameda.
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.
TSA sees highest traveler count at airports since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
United orders dozens of new planes in plan for post-pandemic growth
United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.
United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.
Southwest Airlines blames bad weather, sick employees for weekend cancelations and delays
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
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.
Boeing's newest version of the 737 Max makes first test flight
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max jetliner has taken flight. A Boeing 737 Max 10 completed a test flight of about 2 1/2 hours on Friday over Washington state. The Max 10 can hold up to 230 passengers.
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max jetliner has taken flight. A Boeing 737 Max 10 completed a test flight of about 2 1/2 hours on Friday over Washington state. The Max 10 can hold up to 230 passengers.
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.
EU recommends countries begin lifting travel restrictions for Americans
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
Royal Caribbean cruise inaugural sailing from Florida postponed after crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
FAA has received 3,000 reports of unruly airline passengers in 2021 so far
Approximately 3,000 airline passengers have been reported by the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021 for unruly and disruptive behavior — many of the incidents involving masks, the agency says.
Approximately 3,000 airline passengers have been reported by the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021 for unruly and disruptive behavior — many of the incidents involving masks, the agency says.
Technical issues delay Southwest Airlines flights for a second day
For the second day in a row, Southwest Airlines is dealing with outages and delays because of computer problems.
For the second day in a row, Southwest Airlines is dealing with outages and delays because of computer problems.