Hawaii moves to dismantle famed 'Stairway to Heaven' Haiku Stairs

Hawaii officials are moving to dismantle the Haiku Stairs, often called the “Stairway to Heaven,” that draws many visitors despite being off-limits.

Honolulu to require proof of vaccine or negative test at many indoor businesses

Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu will soon require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test at many indoor businesses amid a virus case surge.

European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions

The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.

Pentagon to compel commercial airlines to evacuate Afghans

The Defense Department will compel commercial airlines to help in the U.S. evacuation efforts of Afghans and American personnel.

Unruly airline passenger fines top $1 million, FAA says

Airlines have reported about 3,900 incidents of unruly passengers this year, and three-fourths involve refusal to wear a mask, according to the FAA.

Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19

The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.

COVID-19 vaccine mandate planned for foreign travelers to US

The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.

6 passengers test positive for COVID-19 after Royal Caribbean cruise

Six passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas tested positive for COVID-19 while onboard the ship. Four of them were vaccinated, while two were unvaccinated minors.

Nearly 1 in 5 flight attendants saw an unruly passenger this year

Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have witnessed physical incidents involving passengers this year, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.

Fully vaccinated US, EU visitors can visit England without quarantining

Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and much of Europe, excluding France, will now be able to visit England without having to quarantine.

Time’s World’s Greatest Places: 21 cities in US make 2021 list

Time announced this year’s World’s Greatest Places featuring 100 unique destinations, with 21 coming from the United States alone.

Passport backlog surges to nearly 2.2M as applicants wait up to 24 weeks

A State Department official told FOX News that there are currently approximately 2,170,000 passport applications pending adjudication.

Air travel numbers at Austin-Bergstrom near pre-pandemic levels

On Friday alone, almost 28,000 people were expected to travel through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, just 1,000 shy of numbers from 2019.

Problems at pump as more people take road trips on Fourth of July weekend

A shortage of truck drivers is causing gasoline delivery delays, leaving some stations with low or no gas. Travelers taking road trips for the Fourth of July are advised to not let their fuel flirt too close to empty. They may have to travel to the next exit if they come upon a station without gas.

Record number of Texans expected to travel for July 4th weekend

Whether you're planning to hit the road or go to the airport, experts say it will be very busy since more people are comfortable traveling again.