REAL ID enforcement deadline pushed back to 2021

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is delaying the deadline for REAL ID enforcement to October 1, 2021, due to the crisis caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.

Virus leads FAA to briefly suspend flights to Philadelphia, New York

The FAA has lifted a brief suspension of flights to New York and Philadelphia because of coronavirus-related staffing issues.

NY Thruway Authority announces cash tolls will change to toll billing to fight COVID-19

The New York State Thruway Authority announced Friday that it is enacting emergency toll procedures that will convert the collection of cash tolls to toll billing by license plate, to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus

Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

'Confused and frustrated': Virus screenings jam US airports

Long lines and hourslong waits for required medical screenings greeted weary travelers returning to some U.S. airports amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

Governor to feds: 'Get your s*** together' after massive lines at O'Hare customs screening

Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."

Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.

FAA waives rule that forced airlines to fly empty planes

The FAA is temporarily waiving a rule that has been causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes to avoid losing precious takeoff and landing rights at JFK, LGA and other major airports.

Coronavirus concerns damaging travel industry

Major fallout from the coronavirus outbreak is hitting all parts of the economy, including the travel and tourism industry. 

Federal official claims White House didn't want to tell seniors not to fly

The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines because of the new coronavirus, a federal official told The Associated Press.

Travelers concerned over coronavirus screening at Newark Liberty Airport
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Some passengers arriving at Newark Liberty Airport on Friday say they were questioned about where they had traveled from, while other say they were not asked anything, which some found concerning.

MTA deep cleaning mass transit system to fight coronavirus

This might be the first time 'spick and span' has ever been used to describe the New York City subway system, but that's the MTA's plan of action amid growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.