TSA announces new gender-neutral screening changes at airport security checkpoints
New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.
New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
Travel warning issued for Tijuana, Baja California
The warning also says US citizens have been victims of kidnappings.
The warning also says US citizens have been victims of kidnappings.
6 handguns confiscated at Newark-Liberty this year, half of all last year
A man from Pennsylvania was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport for attempting to bring a loaded handgun onto a plane. It marks the sixth handgun confiscated at the airport since the beginning of the year, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
A man from Pennsylvania was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport for attempting to bring a loaded handgun onto a plane. It marks the sixth handgun confiscated at the airport since the beginning of the year, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
China Eastern plane crash: Searchers find wing, engine parts
Hundreds of people in rain gear and rubber boots are searching muddy, forested hills in southern China for the second flight recorder from a jetliner that crashed with 132 people aboard. No survivors have been found since the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 dived into a mountainous area Monday, but authorities say they still are looking.
Hundreds of people in rain gear and rubber boots are searching muddy, forested hills in southern China for the second flight recorder from a jetliner that crashed with 132 people aboard. No survivors have been found since the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 dived into a mountainous area Monday, but authorities say they still are looking.
Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
Trooper reunites man with family who left him behind at New York rest stop
A family traveling in New York realized they left their elderly relative at a rest stop when a New York State Trooper contacted them three hours later, New York State Police said.
A family traveling in New York realized they left their elderly relative at a rest stop when a New York State Trooper contacted them three hours later, New York State Police said.
17-hour Air New Zealand fight from New York to New Zealand
New Zealand's flagship airline said Wednesday it has started selling tickets for direct flights to and from New York, a new route that will take more than 17 hours southbound and be among the longest nonstop flights in the world.
New Zealand's flagship airline said Wednesday it has started selling tickets for direct flights to and from New York, a new route that will take more than 17 hours southbound and be among the longest nonstop flights in the world.
American Airlines to resume alcohol sales on certain flights in April
American Airlines paused the sale of alcohol on flights when the COVID-19 pandemic began and will "slowly reintroduce its buy-on-board" program in April.
American Airlines paused the sale of alcohol on flights when the COVID-19 pandemic began and will "slowly reintroduce its buy-on-board" program in April.
JetBlue passengers stranded on plane because the airport staff went home
Passengers on a JetBlue flight from JFK were left stranded on a plane when the Massachusetts airport where they landed had no one to get them off of the plane.
Passengers on a JetBlue flight from JFK were left stranded on a plane when the Massachusetts airport where they landed had no one to get them off of the plane.
London’s Heathrow Airport drops indoor mask mandate
“The removal of the mandatory requirement reflects society’s move towards learning to live with COVID longer term,” airport officials said in a statement.
“The removal of the mandatory requirement reflects society’s move towards learning to live with COVID longer term,” airport officials said in a statement.
California to test electric Fords and GMs as backup power for homes
It's backup power for your home that you can back up to your home.
It's backup power for your home that you can back up to your home.
Hundreds stranded in Orlando airport after massive flight cancellations
Travelers say long lines and frayed nerves led to some tense moments at the Orlando International Airport ticket counters.
Travelers say long lines and frayed nerves led to some tense moments at the Orlando International Airport ticket counters.
US to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses next month
The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.
The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.
Malaysia will reopen borders on April 1 after two years
Malaysia will reopen its borders on April 1 after two years and lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore normal life.
Malaysia will reopen its borders on April 1 after two years and lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore normal life.
Could high gas prices impact airline travel? AAA weighs in
Could the pain at the pump bring pain to the airline ticket counters? An expert with AAA weighs in.
Could the pain at the pump bring pain to the airline ticket counters? An expert with AAA weighs in.
Poor weather conditions present in more than 10% of nation's fatal crashes in 2020
Unfavorable weather conditions were present in more than one-tenth of the nation’s fatal crashes in 2020, federal officials report.
Unfavorable weather conditions were present in more than one-tenth of the nation’s fatal crashes in 2020, federal officials report.
Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO says
Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
JetBlue pilot removed from cockpit after allegedly showing up drunk to work
The pilot was recorded with a blood-alcohol level of 0.17%, which is over four-times the allowed limit for pilots.
The pilot was recorded with a blood-alcohol level of 0.17%, which is over four-times the allowed limit for pilots.
Planning a summer trip? Book your rental car now, experts say
Rental cars will be expensive and hard to find, according to travel experts. But here are some suggestions on how to save money on rental cars this year.
Rental cars will be expensive and hard to find, according to travel experts. But here are some suggestions on how to save money on rental cars this year.