Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Police kill man who opened fire outside San Antonio airport
San Antonio’s airport was placed on lockdown Thursday after a reported police shooting, but authorities said there was no “active threat to the public.”
San Antonio’s airport was placed on lockdown Thursday after a reported police shooting, but authorities said there was no “active threat to the public.”
Port of Galveston joins call to resume cruise ship sailing
The Port of Galveston is pushing hard to get cruise ships sailing from the island again after being idled by the pandemic.
The Port of Galveston is pushing hard to get cruise ships sailing from the island again after being idled by the pandemic.
Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems
Airlines pulled dozens of Boeing Max 737s out of service for inspections after the aircraft maker told them about a possible electrical problem, the latest setback for plane.
Airlines pulled dozens of Boeing Max 737s out of service for inspections after the aircraft maker told them about a possible electrical problem, the latest setback for plane.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises through June 30
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
Pilot flies family kicked off Southwest flight over face mask to Austin
A Denver family got a flight on a private plane after being kicked off a Southwest flight to Austin because their toddler was not wearing his mask.
A Denver family got a flight on a private plane after being kicked off a Southwest flight to Austin because their toddler was not wearing his mask.
United training 5,000 pilots by 2030, half being women, people of color
At least half of the applicants accepted to United's new flight school will be women or people of color, and no prior flight experience is needed.
At least half of the applicants accepted to United's new flight school will be women or people of color, and no prior flight experience is needed.
Airlines starting to reinstate change fees on cheapest fares — here’s what you need to know
For those with tentative plans to fly this year, change fees on some fares that were waived by airlines during the pandemic have been reinstated or will be soon.
For those with tentative plans to fly this year, change fees on some fares that were waived by airlines during the pandemic have been reinstated or will be soon.
Deputies de-escalate tense Oakland airport situation with temperature, Tasers
Terminal 1 at the Oakland International Airport was closed for nearly four hours Tuesday morning after a suicidal man with a knife threatened to harm himself. But deputies were able to de-escalate the situation by altering the temperature inside the airport and deploying Tasers - not guns - yielding a positive and non-deadly ending to a tense morning.
Terminal 1 at the Oakland International Airport was closed for nearly four hours Tuesday morning after a suicidal man with a knife threatened to harm himself. But deputies were able to de-escalate the situation by altering the temperature inside the airport and deploying Tasers - not guns - yielding a positive and non-deadly ending to a tense morning.
Allegiant establishing new base at Austin-Bergstrom's South Terminal
Allegiant Air has announced its plans to establish a base of operations at the South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Allegiant Air has announced its plans to establish a base of operations at the South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
CDC says fully-vaccinated people are safe to travel for holidays
The CDC is now saying those who are fully vaccinated are less likely to get and spread COVID-19 so travel recommendations have been relaxed for them.
The CDC is now saying those who are fully vaccinated are less likely to get and spread COVID-19 so travel recommendations have been relaxed for them.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Disney launches MagicMobile option for contactless entry to parks
The service is available for guests with Apple devices.
The service is available for guests with Apple devices.
Royal Caribbean will begin Bahamas cruises for vaccinated passengers in June
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
FAA proposes thousands of dollars in fines for 2 travelers who refused to wear face masks on flights
Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.
Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.
Exploring caverns and other fun activities at Natural Bridge Caverns
While there's a lot of natural beauty to explore at Natural Bridge Caverns there are also a lot of other fun activities the whole family can enjoy.
While there's a lot of natural beauty to explore at Natural Bridge Caverns there are also a lot of other fun activities the whole family can enjoy.
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.