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Florida lawmaker wants to rename state highway after Trump
A Florida lawmaker says he will sponsor an amendment to rename a state highway after President Donald Trump.
Biden team says Trump lift of ban on travel from Brazil, UK, Ireland amid COVID-19 surge in US won’t stand
In his final days in office, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Monday lifting coronavirus-related bans on travel from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe as the U.S. inches towards 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.
California man allegedly lived in airport for months because he was afraid to fly: report
A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for three months.
Walt Disney World says they will not sell new annual passes
The announcement comes as the Disneyland California theme park halted its annual pass program entirely.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
American, United, Frontier Airlines ban firearms in checked bags on flights to DC ahead of inauguration
Airlines are tightening their safety policies after last week’s violent pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol, and ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20.
Delta puts 880 passengers on no-fly list over mask refusal, disorderly behavior after Capitol riot
Delta Air Lines has put 880 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Most major US airlines ban guns in luggage for DC flights
Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week’s presidential inauguration, with Delta and other major airlines saying they will prohibit passengers flying to the Washington area from putting guns in checked bags.
‘Unruly air passengers’ could face prison, fines up to $35K under FAA’s new zero-tolerance policy
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.
Airbnb to block, cancel DC bookings ahead of inauguration
The San Francisco-based home-sharing company said that guests whose reservations were canceled will be refunded in full. It will also reimburse hosts — at Airbnb's expense — the money they would have earned from those canceled reservations.
Airbnb to block, cancel reservations in DC during Inauguration week
Airbnb has announced they will be canceling reservations in the D.C. metro area during the Inauguration week due to local, state and federal officials asking people not to travel to the District.
CDC: International travelers must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flight to US
The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.
FAA warns of penalties after passengers heckle politicians over Trump’s 2020 election loss
The reminder comes after politicians were heckled at airports.
Scotland’s leader says Donald Trump can’t visit his golf course amid COVID-19 lockdown
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said President Donald Trump would not be welcomed to visit his Turnberry golf course amid the U.K.‘s current coronavirus lockdown in response to rumors that Trump is planning to visit the property a day before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Rapid COVID-19 testing facility opens at LAX
A COVID-19 rapid-testing facility with an on-site lab capable of producing results in 3-5 hours launched Thursday at Los Angeles International Airport.
Canada to require negative COVID-19 test for people entering country
Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.
Looking to travel post COVID-19? Don’t forget your ‘vaccine passport’
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Lil Pump banned from flying JetBlue after rapper refuses to wear face mask on flight
The rapper, 20, was 'verbally abusive' to crew members, a rep for the airline says.
Disney Cruise Line reveals first look at interior for new ship Disney Wish
The Grand Hall contains a golden statue of one of the company's famous princesses.