CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
COVID rates in NY remain high despite new CDC guidelines
The coronavirus positivity rate is still 3% in New York, and is at 4.3% on Long Island.
The coronavirus positivity rate is still 3% in New York, and is at 4.3% on Long Island.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Walt Disney World sold out for Easter weekend and beyond
As of Friday morning, the only availability next week is on Wednesday and Saturday at EPCOT.
As of Friday morning, the only availability next week is on Wednesday and Saturday at EPCOT.
NY lifts mandatory quarantine for domestic travelers
Beginning Thursday, domestic travelers will no longer have to quarantine when flying into the state, although state health officials are still recommending people quarantine after domestic travel as an added precaution.
Beginning Thursday, domestic travelers will no longer have to quarantine when flying into the state, although state health officials are still recommending people quarantine after domestic travel as an added precaution.
Biden outlines $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan funded by corporate tax hike
Joe Biden revealed his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan on Wednesday, which would be funded by corporate tax hikes.
Joe Biden revealed his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan on Wednesday, which would be funded by corporate tax hikes.
Delta to stop blocking middle seats on May 1, joining other US carriers
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Tourism groups push U.S. to eliminate travel restrictions
More than two dozen groups representing airlines and others in the tourism industry want the Biden administration to come up with a plan to reduce restrictions on international travel.
More than two dozen groups representing airlines and others in the tourism industry want the Biden administration to come up with a plan to reduce restrictions on international travel.
Most pet owners say they'd pay extra to bring animals on a plane: Survey
20% of pet owners told Value Penguin they would pay $300+ to bring an animal on a flight
20% of pet owners told Value Penguin they would pay $300+ to bring an animal on a flight
United Airlines flight diverted after man allegedly bites passenger’s ear, police say
The man also allegedly hit two other passengers, possibly breaking one's nose.
The man also allegedly hit two other passengers, possibly breaking one's nose.
Royal Caribbean will begin Bahamas cruises for vaccinated passengers in June
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
FAA proposes thousands of dollars in fines for 2 travelers who refused to wear face masks on flights
Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.
Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.
EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
TSA looks to disinfect airport bins with ultraviolet lights to prevent COVID-19 spread
The Transportation Security Administration wants to add another layer of protection for passengers against COVID-19.
The Transportation Security Administration wants to add another layer of protection for passengers against COVID-19.
Man arrested, faces $250k fine after refusing to wear mask, urinating in flight cabin while allegedly drunk
The 24-year-old told flight attendants he had several beers and “a couple of shots” before the flight.
The 24-year-old told flight attendants he had several beers and “a couple of shots” before the flight.
Southwest employees send lost Buzz Lightyear toy on epic adventure before returning him to family
A Southwest employee went “to infinity and beyond” to return a lost Buzz Lightyear toy to a family after it was left behind on a plane.
A Southwest employee went “to infinity and beyond” to return a lost Buzz Lightyear toy to a family after it was left behind on a plane.
Call of the wild: Great outdoors is great escape in pandemic
The great outdoors has become the great escape during the pandemic. A cooped-up population is looking for fresh air, and that's packing hiking trails and other open spaces.
The great outdoors has become the great escape during the pandemic. A cooped-up population is looking for fresh air, and that's packing hiking trails and other open spaces.
Think your driver's license is bad? Harvard grad shaves half beard for photo
A man from Wisconsin wanted to make his driver's license funny so he shaved half his beard and mustache.
A man from Wisconsin wanted to make his driver's license funny so he shaved half his beard and mustache.
Crews in NJ take on major pothole repair work
Transportation Department crews in New Jersey have started targeting potholes created by a difficult winter.
Transportation Department crews in New Jersey have started targeting potholes created by a difficult winter.