26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'

Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.

Will Smith turning 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' mansion into Airbnb

Will Smith is turning the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” mansion into an Airbnb rental. The listing will be available for Los Angeles County residents starting next month. 

‘Get off the plane’: Passengers scold woman refusing to wear mask on flight

A spokesperson with American Airlines confirmed the incident, saying that the customer traveling on American Airlines flight 1024 “refused to comply with our face covering requirement while on board.”

Allegiant Air passenger removed after allegedly asking flight attendant to wear face mask

A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.

United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October

United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.

ABIA shares travel tips before Labor Day weekend

ABIA has also installed hand sanitizer stations throughout the airport and has also reminded travelers that the Transportation Security Administration is allowing one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 oz per passenger, in carry-ons. 

TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April

While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texans seeing lowest Labor Day weekend gas price average in 16 years

According to AAA Texas, average gas pump prices are the lowest they have been in 16 years concerning Labor Day weekend. The statewide gas price average in Texas is $1.91 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. 

United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected

United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence with the industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.

New generation of tolling technology to be tested on Austin roadways

"Connected Vehicle", a next-generation of vehicles capable of providing real-time toll rates, confirming toll payment, and offering a wider range of payment options, will be tested on both the MoPac Express Lane and on the 45SW Toll Road.  

FBI investigating pilot's report of 'guy in jetpack' flying 3,000 feet in air near planes at LAX

The FBI will be investigating an incident that took place near Los Angeles International Airport after an American Airlines pilot reported seeing a mystery person in a jetpack flying in the path of incoming jets Sunday evening.

Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry

Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

Manufacturing defect leads Boeing to ground several 787 planes

Boeing has found manufacturing defects on some of its 787 long-range airliners in areas where parts of the fuselage are joined together, the latest setback for the aircraft maker whose 737 Max is still grounded after two deadly crashes.

United Airlines will furlough up to 2,850 pilots without more federal aid

United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.