Airlines could soon start weighing passengers before flights

Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.

EU proposal could allow vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by end of June

In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.

Woman gives birth mid-flight en route to Hawaii, according to viral TikTok

A woman gave birth in the middle of a flight bound for Hawaii earlier this week, according to a dramatic moment caught in a now-viral TikTok video.

Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death. 

Boeing fires 65 employees, disciplines 53 others for racist conduct

Boeing revealed in a new diversity report that it has fired 65 employees and disciplined 53 others for racist, discriminatory and hateful conduct since June of last year.

US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge

The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.

CDC says U.S. cruises could resume in mid-July

It has been more than a year since cruises stopped sailing in U.S. waters due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Disney Wish cruise ship unveiled by Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Cruise Line revealed much more information about its newest ship, the Disney Wish, in a grand reveal on Thursday morning.

FAA aims to fine disruptive air passengers up to $31,750 under its zero-tolerance policy

The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it is seeking fines of up to $31,750 for three more passengers who allegedly disrupted flights by disobeying or interfering with flight attendants.

Real ID deadline extended to 2023 due to ongoing pandemic: DHS

Americans aren't required now to have Real IDs for domestic air travel until May 2023. Previously, the enforcement date was Oct. 1, 2021.

European officials finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer

The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.

Alaska Airlines says state senator banned for refusing to follow face mask requirements

Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.

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.