Mobile driver’s license: TSA prepares to accept digital ID at airports in 2022

The Transportation Security Administration hopes to start accepting digital driver’s licenses as a valid form of identification as soon as early 2022, according to an agency spokesperson.

Israel to ban travel to US, Canada due to omicron variant concerns

Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

US to require all inbound travelers to take COVID-19 test 1 day before flight

All travelers to the U.S. must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flights, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, the White House said.

NHTSA ramps up anti-DUI campaign ahead of busy holiday travel

In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.

Thanksgiving 2021: TSA dishes on which foods can be checked, carried through security

While most Thanksgiving foods can be carried through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration says some items will need to be transported in checked baggage.

International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions

Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.

AAA Texas recommends caution on roads as Daylight Saving Time ends

AAA Texas says the time change can disturb sleep patterns in drivers, which in combination with shorter daylight hours could lead to drowsy driving.

Delta Air Lines says international flight bookings have surged 450% amid US reopening

Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.

American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.

About 300 LAX passengers scramble to tarmac after chaos, confusion in terminal

Police say two people were detained after chaos and confusion between passengers at LAX briefly grounded all flights at the airport before the tarmac eventually reopened.

United States issues 1st passport with 'X' gender designation

The U.S. issued its first passport with an “X” gender — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.

Bali reopens to some foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides

Bali reopened for some international travelers for the first time in over a year. They must have proof of vaccination, test negative and quarantine.

'Alarming': TSA finds record number of firearms at airport checkpoints in 2021

Transportation Security Administration officers stopped 4,495 passengers from taking their firearms onto fights, breaking the previous record of 4,432 firearms found for the entire calendar year of 2019.

Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees

The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.

Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations

The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.