Carnival gets CDC approval for Florida, Texas cruises this summer
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Crowds pack Navy Pier on first weekend it's fully reopened
“We should take advantage of this because many countries are still locked down,” said one visitor. "Just be careful, have fun.”
Several attendees trapped on roller coaster at Six Flags in San Antonio
According to KABB-TV, the San Antonio Fire Department says multiple people were trapped on a roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas early Saturday afternoon.
Photos show Southwest Airlines flight attendant pummeled by passenger
The Southwest Airlines passenger was arrested at San Diego International Airport for battery causing serious bodily injury in connection to the incident.
Air travel industry expects surge of business this summer
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks through some of the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
United offering rewards members chance to win free flights for a year with COVID-19 vaccine card
United Airlines will be offering new and old MileagePlus members a chance to win free flights for a year with proof of a valid COVID-19 vaccine card.
Chicago hotel owners hopeful crowds will return this summer, but they want financial help from city
Illinois hotels are currently operating at about 31 percent capacity, compared to 84 percent capacity in May 2019. About 20,000 Illinois hotel workers remain unemployed.
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.
Latest 737 Max airplane problem sets back deliveries for Boeing
Boeing continues to grapple with an electrical problem affecting some 737 Max airliners, and the setback is hurting the aircraft maker’s ability to deliver new planes.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
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.
Unruly airline passenger behavior spikes amid zero tolerance policy: FAA
Airlines are seeing a spike in bad behavior among people flying despite a zero-tolerance policy, the FAA said.
Illinois REAL ID deadline extended to May 2023
Current Illinois driver's licenses and ID cards will continue to be accepted at airports after the Department of Homeland Security delayed the requirement of a REAL ID due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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.
United to add hundreds of daily flights, anticipating busy summer travel season
In just over a month United Airlines will be expanding its flight schedule to the largest it has been since before the pandemic.
What will air travel look like in a post-pandemic world?
Bryan Del Monte, president of The Aviation Agency, talks about how he foresees the airline industry adapting in a post-pandemic world.
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
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.
United plans to hire about 300 new pilots amid travel rebound
United Airlines said Thursday it plans to hire about 300 pilots, another sign that airlines feel more confident that a recent increase in travel will continue.