American, United, Frontier Airlines ban firearms in checked bags on flights to DC ahead of inauguration
Airlines are tightening their safety policies after last week’s violent pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol, and ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20.
Delta puts 880 passengers on no-fly list over mask refusal, disorderly behavior after Capitol riot
Delta Air Lines has put 880 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
‘Unruly air passengers’ could face prison, fines up to $35K under FAA’s new zero-tolerance policy
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.
CDC: International travelers must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flight to US
The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.
FAA warns of penalties after passengers heckle politicians over Trump’s 2020 election loss
The reminder comes after politicians were heckled at airports.
Alaska Airlines may ban 14 passengers who refused masks, exhibited 'unacceptable' behavior on flight from DC
Alaska Airlines may soon be banning more than a dozen passengers whose behavior was deemed "unacceptable" on a recent flight from Washington, D.C., to Seattle.
Boeing charged with conspiracy to defraud U.S., must pay $2.5 billion
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Boeing with "conspiracy to defraud the United States" over the investigations into two deadly 737 MAX Jet crashes.
Delta joins list of airlines to ban emotional support animals on flights
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is banning emotional-support animals on flights.
Looking to travel post COVID-19? Don’t forget your ‘vaccine passport’
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
United Airlines requiring negative COVID-19 tests for UK passengers traveling to Chicago
United Airlines announced on Thursday that effective Dec. 28, the airline will require passengers originating from the UK who are traveling into Chicago O’Hare to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Colorado mom reacts to being kicked off plane when 2-year-old refused to wear mask: 'Humiliating'
A Colorado mother said she and her family were kicked off a United Airlines flight after her 2-year-old daughter refused to wear a mask.
Pilots and air traffic controllers could also receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The FAA has determined that pilots can receive the COVID-19 vaccine depending on the conditions of their certification.
Kia recalls nearly 295,000 vehicles over engine fire risk
Kia is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines can stall or catch fire.
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.
TSA on Wednesday screened the highest number of travelers in one day since the pandemic began
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
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.
O'Hare Airport fairly empty on weekend before Thanksgiving as CDC begs people to stay home
The CDC and local governments are begging people to stay home this Thanksgiving, and at O'Hare on Saturday, we found the baggage claim practically empty.
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.
It'll be 'years' before pre-COVID tourism numbers return, cities project
Cities expect for it to take years before tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Flying for Thanksgiving? TSA offers safety tips for travel during pandemic
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.