CDC adds Puerto Rico, Switzerland, others to 'very high' COVID-19 travel risk list
The CDC said Puerto Rico, Guam, St. Lucia and Switzerland are among the places travelers should avoid visiting due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Unvaccinated, people with health risks should avoid cruises, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
TSA subjected transgender teen to strip-search, lawsuit claims
A North Carolina woman is suing the Transportation Security Administration, saying her transgender teenager was ordered to undergo a strip-search at an airport.
FAA releases audio calls from pilots reporting unruly passengers in PSA
“We’ve got a disruptive customer in the back,” one pilot reported in a new PSA from the FAA, which has reported nearly 4,000 unruly passengers so far this year.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Globetrotter: Man enters last leg of walk around the world
Tom Turcich has spent the last six years walking around the world and will complete his journey with a seven month trek across America.
Unruly airline passenger fines top $1 million, FAA says
Airlines have reported about 3,900 incidents of unruly passengers this year, and three-fourths involve refusal to wear a mask, according to the FAA.
TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
CDC urges against travel to Israel, France, other nations as COVID-19 delta variant spreads
In the face of the delta variant, advisories are warning against travel.
Norwegian granted ability to allow 100% fully vaccinated cruises for passengers, crew
Norwegian Cruise Line's first sailing from Florida is scheduled on Aug. 15 on the Norwegian Gem departing from Miami.
United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights, again
If you’re taking a flight on Spirit Airlines, you may want to double-check its status. The carrier has been canceling hundreds of flights each day for almost a week and Thursday was no different.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate planned for foreign travelers to US
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.
Spirit Airlines passengers reportedly stranded for over 30 hours with 'no sort of resolve'
Dozens of flights were canceled at airports in Florida, Puerto Rico and more.
CDC adds 16 countries to ‘very high’ COVID-19 risk list
The CDC has added 16 more countries to their highest level of COVID-19 risk for travelers as the delta variant continues to fuel cases around the world.
Spirit flight delays, cancellations: Weather, ‘operational challenges’ to blame
Some travelers said they had waited upwards of 12 hours just to get to a Spirit Airlines representative to reschedule their flights.
Nearly 1 in 5 flight attendants saw an unruly passenger this year
Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have witnessed physical incidents involving passengers this year, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.
Fully vaccinated US, EU visitors can visit England without quarantining
Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and much of Europe, excluding France, will now be able to visit England without having to quarantine.