More than 12K COVID-19 deaths reported in US over past week as hospitalizations surpass 98K

According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.

No more emotional support animals on planes after DOT closes major loophole

The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don’t count.

Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings

Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.

Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday

Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.

Despite travel warnings, many are flying this Thanksgiving holiday

SFO expects to see about 20,000 travelers per day this holiday a week. In the past, SFO would have 80,000 Thanksgiving travelers in one day.

Texas gas prices set to be cheapest for Thanksgiving Day in 12 years

AAA Texas says prices at the pump will be the cheapest for Thanksgiving Day in 12 years. However, officials say it expects a decrease in travel for the holiday year-to-year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qantas airline plans to require coronavirus vaccine for international travel, CEO says

In a world first, Qantas Airways will likely require passengers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus for future international travel, the CEO announced.

Travelers to Los Angeles will have to sign quarantine form starting Wednesday

Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.  

Texas DPS increasing enforcement for Thanksgiving holiday

The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking drivers to make safety a top priority during the Thanksgiving holiday as more people are expected to hit the roads.

U.S.-Canadian border closure extended through Dec. 21

The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America. 

Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January

Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.

British Airways, American Airlines unveil voluntary COVID-19 testing plan

British Airways says it will start testing passengers flying from the U.S. to London's Heathrow Airport for COVID-19 in an effort to persuade the British government it should scrap rules requiring most international travelers to quarantine for 14 days. 

Hawaiian Airlines letting customers redeem miles for COVID-19 testing kit

Hawaiian Airlines said members in its loyalty program can use 14,000 miles to order a mail-in test kit by Vault Health. The program is “for a limited time only.”