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
Airlines have reported more than 500 unruly passengers, FAA says
Airlines have reported more than 500 cases involving unruly passengers since late December, and most started with passengers who refused to wear a face mask, federal officials said Wednesday.
Airlines have reported more than 500 cases involving unruly passengers since late December, and most started with passengers who refused to wear a face mask, federal officials said Wednesday.
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.
'Serial stowaway' Marilyn Hartman arrested again at O'Hare
Marilyn Hartman has snuck past airport security and boarded planes illegally for years. She’s been arrested at O’Hare and Midway several times and at other airports around the country.
Marilyn Hartman has snuck past airport security and boarded planes illegally for years. She’s been arrested at O’Hare and Midway several times and at other airports around the country.
U.S. air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit
Travel is still down sharply from 2019, before the pandemic, but more than 1 million people have gone through U.S. airport checkpoints each of the last four days. Airline stocks rose across the board.
Travel is still down sharply from 2019, before the pandemic, but more than 1 million people have gone through U.S. airport checkpoints each of the last four days. Airline stocks rose across the board.
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.
Cruise ship catches fire in Greece, sending plumes of black smoke into air
A fire broke out on an MSC cruise ship scheduled to sail the Mediterranean this summer while it was moored off the coast of Greece.
A fire broke out on an MSC cruise ship scheduled to sail the Mediterranean this summer while it was moored off the coast of Greece.
Maskless, boozing JetBlue passenger faces $14,500 fine
A JFK Airport passenger could face a steep fine for drinking his own booze and refusing to wear a mask on a JetBlue flight.
A JFK Airport passenger could face a steep fine for drinking his own booze and refusing to wear a mask on a JetBlue flight.
As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, AAA warns 2021 travel will likely be a different experience for many
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
American, United Airlines cancel 27,000 furloughs after COVID-19 relief bill passes
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Starting April 1, NY quarantine requirement ending for all domestic travelers
The quarantine requirement for all people entering New York from another U.S. state or territory will no longer be required starting April 1.
The quarantine requirement for all people entering New York from another U.S. state or territory will no longer be required starting April 1.
Oh deer! Car caught in deer stampede across highway
Video out of Michigan shows a close encounter between a car a stampede of deer.
Video out of Michigan shows a close encounter between a car a stampede of deer.
A look back at Boeing's second deadly 737 MAX crash 2 years later
Two years ago today, 157 people were killed aboard Flight 302 heading from Ethiopia to Kenya when a Boeing 737 MAX jet crashed six minutes after takeoff, creating a fallout of events for the aerospace giant.
Two years ago today, 157 people were killed aboard Flight 302 heading from Ethiopia to Kenya when a Boeing 737 MAX jet crashed six minutes after takeoff, creating a fallout of events for the aerospace giant.
Traffic stop reveals Wisconsin driver seated in camping chair
The Wisconsin State Patrol shared a photo from a bizarre traffic stop, showing that the driver was sitting in a camping chair, as the pick-up truck did not have seats.
The Wisconsin State Patrol shared a photo from a bizarre traffic stop, showing that the driver was sitting in a camping chair, as the pick-up truck did not have seats.
LIRR to reverse service cuts after complaints
The Long Island Railroad's planned service cuts resulted in packed trains and in some cases, no room for social distancing.
The Long Island Railroad's planned service cuts resulted in packed trains and in some cases, no room for social distancing.
Israel reopens bars, restaurants and other parts of economy to those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.
13 of 25 SUV passengers killed, several injured in mass casualty crash near US-Mexico border
Officials said 13 people were killed and several others were injured when a Ford Expedition with 25 passengers collided with a semi-truck in Imperial County near the US-Mexico border on the morning of March 2.
Officials said 13 people were killed and several others were injured when a Ford Expedition with 25 passengers collided with a semi-truck in Imperial County near the US-Mexico border on the morning of March 2.
Pothole problems widespread across New York City
It's that time of year when the winter weather starts damaging the roads and we pay the price of hitting potholes.
It's that time of year when the winter weather starts damaging the roads and we pay the price of hitting potholes.