Busy holiday weekend expected at Oakland International Airport
Travelers flying out of Oakland International Airport this Memorial Day holiday weekend can expect a busier than usual airport as the pandemic eases and demand for travel resumes.
Travelers flying out of Oakland International Airport this Memorial Day holiday weekend can expect a busier than usual airport as the pandemic eases and demand for travel resumes.
Southwest flight attendant loses teeth after being assaulted by passenger
In a letter sent to Southwest, TWU Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery drew attention to the assault, saying it's just one of the hundreds of misconduct incidents that have occurred on Southwest flights in recent weeks.
In a letter sent to Southwest, TWU Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery drew attention to the assault, saying it's just one of the hundreds of misconduct incidents that have occurred on Southwest flights in recent weeks.
Americans can reenter US with expired passports through 2021, State Department says
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The reopening of San Francisco's largest hotel could mark return of tourism for city
The Hilton San Francisco Union Square is the largest hotel on the West Coast and the hope is guests at the hotel will mark the return of tourism.
The Hilton San Francisco Union Square is the largest hotel on the West Coast and the hope is guests at the hotel will mark the return of tourism.
Belarus opposition figure detained when Ryanair flight diverted
A prominent opponent of Belarus' authoritarian president was arrested Sunday after the airliner in which he was traveling was diverted to the country after a bomb threat, in what the opposition and Western officials denounced as a hijacking operation by the government.
A prominent opponent of Belarus' authoritarian president was arrested Sunday after the airliner in which he was traveling was diverted to the country after a bomb threat, in what the opposition and Western officials denounced as a hijacking operation by the government.
EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
Airlines could soon start weighing passengers before flights
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
Some Carnival brands to resume cruise operations this summer in Europe, Caribbean
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.
Snag $19 flights from the Bay Area with this new airline
Travelers can purchase one-way flights from Santa Rosa for only $19 and they can check a bag for $10.
Travelers can purchase one-way flights from Santa Rosa for only $19 and they can check a bag for $10.
Latest 737 Max problem sets back Boeing airplane deliveries
Boeing continues to grapple with an electrical problem affecting some 737 Max airliners, and the setback is hurting the aircraft maker’s ability to deliver new planes.
Boeing continues to grapple with an electrical problem affecting some 737 Max airliners, and the setback is hurting the aircraft maker’s ability to deliver new planes.
Passenger jet lands safely in LA after bird strikes engine
Authorities say an Allegiant Air jet has returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird.
Authorities say an Allegiant Air jet has returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird.
Oakland International Airport sees record-setting foot traffic rebound
Foot traffic at Oakland International Airport rebounded at a record pace between February and March, likely due to an increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, airport officials said Thursday.
Foot traffic at Oakland International Airport rebounded at a record pace between February and March, likely due to an increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, airport officials said Thursday.
Unruly airline passenger behavior spikes amid zero tolerance policy: FAA
Airlines are seeing a spike in bad behavior among people flying despite a zero-tolerance policy, the FAA said.
Airlines are seeing a spike in bad behavior among people flying despite a zero-tolerance policy, the FAA said.
Woman gives birth mid-flight en route to Hawaii, according to viral TikTok
A woman gave birth in the middle of a flight bound for Hawaii earlier this week, according to a dramatic moment caught in a now-viral TikTok video.
A woman gave birth in the middle of a flight bound for Hawaii earlier this week, according to a dramatic moment caught in a now-viral TikTok video.
Real ID deadline extended to 2023 due to ongoing pandemic: DHS
Americans aren't required now to have Real IDs for domestic air travel until May 2023. Previously, the enforcement date was Oct. 1, 2021.
Americans aren't required now to have Real IDs for domestic air travel until May 2023. Previously, the enforcement date was Oct. 1, 2021.
Miami International Airport turns into slugfest after massive brawl breaks out
The Miami Dade Police Department confirmed that officers responded to reports of a fight at the gate, adding that one person has been arrested.
The Miami Dade Police Department confirmed that officers responded to reports of a fight at the gate, adding that one person has been arrested.
European officials finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
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.
Airline bans Alaska state senator for violating mask rules
“We have notified Senator Lora Reinbold that she is not permitted to fly with us for her continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesman said.
“We have notified Senator Lora Reinbold that she is not permitted to fly with us for her continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesman said.