Experts: Book early if you want to travel this summer

After more than a year of pandemic closures and cancelations, Americans are eager to get out of the house and on the road or in the sky. So make your domestic travel plans now.

Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death. 

U.S. restricting travel from India; sending aid to virus-stricken nation

The White House says the United States will restrict entry from India starting on May 4. U.S. planes carrying supplies have begun to arrive there.

TSA extends face mask requirement

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the face mask requirement at airports, on commercial aircraft, on buses, and on trains through September 13. 

Disney Wish cruise ship unveiled by Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Cruise Line revealed much more information about its newest ship, the Disney Wish, in a grand reveal on Thursday morning.

CDC says US cruises could resume in mid-July

U.S. cruise ships could resume sailing this summer after being suspended for more than a year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.

FAA aims to fine disruptive air passengers up to $31,750 under its zero-tolerance policy

The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it is seeking fines of up to $31,750 for three more passengers who allegedly disrupted flights by disobeying or interfering with flight attendants.

Man caught carrying 35 finches at JFK Airport

A man was arrested after authorities say he was caught trying to smuggle approximately 35 finches on his body at JFK Airport.

U.S. settles age-bias lawsuit with ex-FAA workers for $44 million

The federal government will pay nearly $44 million to settle claims made 16 years ago that it discriminated against hundreds of older FAA workers by outsourcing their jobs to the private sector. 

REAL ID deadline extended again

Federal authorities will again delay the requirement for enhanced driver licenses and identification cards due to the pandemic.

Europe to welcome vaccinated visitors; CDC says Americans shouldn't travel

Many Americans are eager to get out of the house and hop on a plane to Europe, which is poised to open its doors to vaccinated tourists.

European officials finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer

The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.

Alaska Airlines says state senator banned for refusing to follow face mask requirements

Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.

American Express revenue drops as pandemic slows travel, dining

AmEx saw its first-quarter profits rise sharply but revenue drop as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt.

More live finches found in luggage at JFK Airport

U.S. Customs agriculture specialists inspecting a piece of luggage found 40 finches stuffed inside hair rollers.

Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown

Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”

Crystal meth found in breakfast burrito at Hobby Airport security checkpoint

Transportation Security Administration officials working at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston found something you wouldn’t normally find inside of a breakfast burrito. They found crystal methamphetamine.