'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
EMT tests negative after giving CPR to passenger on LAX-bound flight who died from COVID-19
A 32-year-old Los Angeles EMT jumped into service after a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on Monday, December 14. TMZ obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving efforts during that flight from Orlando to LAX, which was diverted to New Orleans.
A 32-year-old Los Angeles EMT jumped into service after a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on Monday, December 14. TMZ obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving efforts during that flight from Orlando to LAX, which was diverted to New Orleans.
Travel guide with 2021 twist: Writers laud American places
Sixteen notable writers have created a combined list of places that they believe helped shape and define America, from coastal Oregon and Solvang, California, to Independence Hall.
Sixteen notable writers have created a combined list of places that they believe helped shape and define America, from coastal Oregon and Solvang, California, to Independence Hall.
Many still traveling despite health officials advising against it
Many will be staying close to home during the holidays and following the advice of health officials but that's not the case for everyone.
Many will be staying close to home during the holidays and following the advice of health officials but that's not the case for everyone.
COVID-19 testing sites seeing large lines before holiday travel
For those who are traveling, they’re also recommending to get tested about 3 to 5 days after they return.
For those who are traveling, they’re also recommending to get tested about 3 to 5 days after they return.
Passengers open Delta jet cabin door, exit via slide at LaGuardia
A Delta Airbus A321 was taxiing to the runway at LaGuardia Airport for its flight to Atlanta when a passenger popped open a cabin door, triggering the emergency slide.
A Delta Airbus A321 was taxiing to the runway at LaGuardia Airport for its flight to Atlanta when a passenger popped open a cabin door, triggering the emergency slide.
Over 13,000 flew out of ABIA Saturday, highest number since March
Despite warnings to avoid travel and to stay home for the holidays, thousands of people flew out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Saturday.
Despite warnings to avoid travel and to stay home for the holidays, thousands of people flew out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Saturday.
Man with COVID-19 symptoms dies on United Airlines flight bound for LAX, CDC investigating
Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.
Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.
Airbnb suspends and removes more than 65 Bay Area 'party houses'
The party house crackdown follows the company's policy change to ban parties at Airbnb listings globally until further notice.
The party house crackdown follows the company's policy change to ban parties at Airbnb listings globally until further notice.
More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant
A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from spreading to the continent.
A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from spreading to the continent.
737 Max: Senate investigators fault FAA over Boeing jet, safety
Boeing improperly influenced a test designed to see how quickly pilots could respond to malfunctions on the Boeing 737 Max, and Federal Aviation Administration officials may have obstructed a review of two deadly crashes involving the plane, Senate investigators say.
Boeing improperly influenced a test designed to see how quickly pilots could respond to malfunctions on the Boeing 737 Max, and Federal Aviation Administration officials may have obstructed a review of two deadly crashes involving the plane, Senate investigators say.
Austin Trail of Lights included in USA TODAY’s 2020 travel award contest
Austin Trail of Lights has just been included in USA TODAY’s 2020 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Public Holiday Lights Display.
Austin Trail of Lights has just been included in USA TODAY’s 2020 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Public Holiday Lights Display.
Airline passengers who refuse to wear masks face potential FAA fines
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
Colorado mom reacts to being kicked off plane when 2-year-old refused to wear mask: 'Humiliating'
A Colorado mother said she and her family were kicked off a United Airlines flight after her 2-year-old daughter refused to wear a mask.
A Colorado mother said she and her family were kicked off a United Airlines flight after her 2-year-old daughter refused to wear a mask.
Pilots and air traffic controllers could also receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The FAA has determined that pilots can receive the COVID-19 vaccine depending on the conditions of their certification.
The FAA has determined that pilots can receive the COVID-19 vaccine depending on the conditions of their certification.
Precious painting lost in airport found in dumpster
A surrealist painting worth more than a quarter-million dollars forgotten at an airport in Germany has been recovered from a nearby dumpster.
A surrealist painting worth more than a quarter-million dollars forgotten at an airport in Germany has been recovered from a nearby dumpster.
Austin-Bergstrom to soon offer direct flights to Hawaii
Starting in April, people will be able to fly nonstop from Austin to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines.
Starting in April, people will be able to fly nonstop from Austin to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines.
AAA study shows men are more aggressive drivers than women
The study from AAA shows that men are more likely to engage in aggressive driving behaviors like speeding, tailgating, not allowing cars to merge, honking, and gesturing at other drivers.
The study from AAA shows that men are more likely to engage in aggressive driving behaviors like speeding, tailgating, not allowing cars to merge, honking, and gesturing at other drivers.
Delta Air Lines bans hundreds of people over refusal to wear masks
Delta Air Lines CEO says the airline has put hundreds of people on a no-fly list over their refusal to follow its face-covering policy.
Delta Air Lines CEO says the airline has put hundreds of people on a no-fly list over their refusal to follow its face-covering policy.