Allegiant Air passenger removed after allegedly asking flight attendant to wear face mask

A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.

American Airlines allows crew to wear BLM pin, sparking backlash from some members

“Clearly we live in a time where it is so important to have a dialogue about this important issue of racism in our society and try to find common ground,” AA wrote in a company-wide announcement.

Popular Big Sur inn open since 1930s closes indefinitely

The Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Preservation Foundation leaders said years of road closures, fires, floods and Covid-19 all contributed to the suspension.

United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October

United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.

Oakland principal among rowers to complete voyage to Antarctica

A half dozen men, all in their 30s, attempted to row Drake’s Passage, some of the world’s most treacherous waters off the coast of South America. 

United Airlines layoffs to start next month

These job losses could rise even further as the virus keeps most people frightened and grounded.

United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected

United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence with the industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.

Delta, American join United in dropping widely unpopular US ticket change fees

Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

Burning Man goes virtual for 2020

This year, the community is taking to the virtual world - or rather, eight of them. 

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

Lake Tahoe cottage with private beach for sale for $20M

The 1,688 square-foot cottage comes with 2 acres, including a private 170-foot beach with a private pier.

CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.

Some Bonny Doon residents refuse to evacuate, stay behind to save their homes

It’s not something Cal Fire or law enforcement condones, but with limited official resources, the residents say they felt like they had to do something.

Travelers lost about $900K at airport checkpoints last year, TSA says

Travelers left behind nearly a million dollars at U.S. airport security checkpoints last year, including about $19,000 in foreign currency, the Transportation Security Administration said.

Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask

"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that  "treated me and my family inhumanly."