International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
With travel restrictions lifted, grandma meets grandson for 1st time
Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.
Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.
Family questioned about human trafficking; mom says it's because they're mixed race
A Southwest Airlines passenger said she and her 10-year-old biracial daughter were stopped by authorities on a report of possible human trafficking – except she wasn't and she said the incident reeks of bias.
A Southwest Airlines passenger said she and her 10-year-old biracial daughter were stopped by authorities on a report of possible human trafficking – except she wasn't and she said the incident reeks of bias.
Delta Air Lines says international flight bookings have surged 450% amid US reopening
Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Hundreds of American Airlines flights canceled, delayed Monday
About 338 flights, or 6% of the carrier's flight schedule, have been canceled.
About 338 flights, or 6% of the carrier's flight schedule, have been canceled.
Southwest pilot under investigation for using 'Let's go, Brandon' phrase
Southwest is investigating a pilot who used a phrase that's become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden over the plane's public address system.
Southwest is investigating a pilot who used a phrase that's become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden over the plane's public address system.
About 300 LAX passengers scramble to tarmac after chaos, confusion in terminal
Police say two people were detained after chaos and confusion between passengers at LAX briefly grounded all flights at the airport before the tarmac eventually reopened.
Police say two people were detained after chaos and confusion between passengers at LAX briefly grounded all flights at the airport before the tarmac eventually reopened.
Rockslide on California central coast shuts down stretch of Highway 1
A rockslide on the rugged central California coast forced closure of a long stretch of Highway 1 on Wednesday, state highway authorities said.
A rockslide on the rugged central California coast forced closure of a long stretch of Highway 1 on Wednesday, state highway authorities said.
United States issues 1st passport with 'X' gender designation
The U.S. issued its first passport with an “X” gender — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.
The U.S. issued its first passport with an “X” gender — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.
Royal Caribbean announces 'Ultimate World Cruise' visiting 150 destinations
Royal Caribbean is planning to take cruise lovers on a voyage around the world in one go, starting Dec. 2023.
Royal Caribbean is planning to take cruise lovers on a voyage around the world in one go, starting Dec. 2023.
Southwest Airlines scraps plans to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave
Southwest still plans on granting 'valid' requests
Southwest still plans on granting 'valid' requests
US Airlines brace for tough holiday season, busy 2022
The US airline industry faces a tough holiday season as travelers are expected to return to airports at near pre-pandemic levels.
The US airline industry faces a tough holiday season as travelers are expected to return to airports at near pre-pandemic levels.
International tourists to flock to San Francisco as pandemic eases
The US will soon be getting back something it lost during the pandemic: millions of foreign tourists.
The US will soon be getting back something it lost during the pandemic: millions of foreign tourists.
SFO resumes direct flights to Dublin, Ireland for first time since pandemic
Direct international flights between San Francisco International Airport and Dublin Airport in Ireland are returning for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, airport officials said Friday.
Direct international flights between San Francisco International Airport and Dublin Airport in Ireland are returning for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, airport officials said Friday.
Bali reopens to some foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides
Bali reopened for some international travelers for the first time in over a year. They must have proof of vaccination, test negative and quarantine.
Bali reopened for some international travelers for the first time in over a year. They must have proof of vaccination, test negative and quarantine.
Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees
The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.
The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.
Southwest cancels hundreds of more flights Monday after weekend disruption
Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of more flights on Monday after a weekend filled with “operational challenges.”
Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of more flights on Monday after a weekend filled with “operational challenges.”
Southwest Airlines, FAA differ over cause for cancellations
The airline canceled more than 1,000 flights in total, or 29% of its schedule, as of 7 p.m. ET Sunday, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
The airline canceled more than 1,000 flights in total, or 29% of its schedule, as of 7 p.m. ET Sunday, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
Passenger not charged after flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.