American Airlines is grounding emotional-support animals

American Airlines is banning emotional-support animals in a move that will force most owners to pay extra if they want their pets to travel with them.

Boeing Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight

American Airlines flew a Boeing 737 Max with passengers from Miami to New York on Tuesday, the first commercial flight in U.S. skies since it was grounded after two deadly crashes.

Two passengers with puppy in tow exit moving plane using emergency chute

A Delta flight out of New York City was halted after a Florida couple traveling with a Great Dane puppy fled the aircraft with the pet using an emergency slide, an airline spokesperson and authorities said Tuesday.

Passengers open Delta jet cabin door, exit via slide at LaGuardia

A Delta Airbus A321 was taxiing to the runway at LaGuardia Airport for its flight to Atlanta when a passenger popped open a cabin door, triggering the emergency slide.

US airport traffic rising despite holiday travel warnings

More than 1 million people have passed through U.S. airport security checkpoints in each of the past two days in a sign that public health pleas to avoid holiday travel are being ignored.

San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area

The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt. 

Southwest Airlines starting non-stop service between Oakland and Tucson in March

Wanna get away? The Port of Oakland announced that Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service between Oakland International Airport and Tucson in March.

Lake Tahoe travelers seeing cancellations after region bans visitors

Current hotel and Airbnb occupants can complete their stays. But those who have reservations for the upcoming holidays are being sent cancellation notices.

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Jesse Gary reports on how the region is responding to the ;latest coronavirus surge.

American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengers

American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.

Bomb threat forces passenger plane from Russia to evacuate at JFK

A plane at New York City's JFK Airport was evacuated Sunday following a bomb threat, according to the the Port Authority Police Department. 

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.

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.