‘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.”
Indiana could be added to Chicago's travel order list as photo of boat party goes viral
In a now viral photo, you can see dozens of young people packed aboard a pontoon. Health officials say scenes like that in the photo are the reason Indiana may be placed on Chicago’s travel quarantine list.
‘Is it going to crash?’: Shocking video captures jet apparently catching fire in midair over Honolulu
A man captured video of a passenger jet apparently catching fire in midair in Honolulu over Labor Day weekend.
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.
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.
Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
Woman tries to bypass TSA at Pittsburgh airport, flings water on agent before making break for terminal
A Pennsylvania woman accused of running through an airport security checkpoint didn’t even have a ticket for a flight, according to police.
Travelers lost about $900K at airport checkpoints last year, TSA says
Travelers left behind nearly a million dollars at U.S. airport security checkpoints last year, including about $19,000 in foreign currency, the Transportation Security Administration said.
Airbnb issues worldwide party ban at its rental property listings amid coronavirus pandemic
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
Wisconsin removed from Chicago's list of states where visitors must quarantine for 2 weeks
Chicago officials removed Wisconsin and Nebraska on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from the city's list of states where people who are traveling to Chicago must quarantine for two weeks
Illinois launches online COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers
Illinois public health officials on Monday launched a COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers to assess their risk before leaving the state.
US, Mexico and Canada agree to extend non-essential travel ban through Sept. 21 amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
Police: Woman hits airline employee for not allowing her on a flight for violating mask requirement
47-year-old Yolanda Yarbrough was arrested after she reportedly struck an American Airlines employee for not allowing her on her connecting flight from Phoenix to Las Vegas for not wearing a mask.
World's last Blockbuster becomes an AirBnB for the most nostalgic sleepover ever
The rental store, located in Bend, Oregon, has teamed up with AirBnB to give movie lovers the chance to book one of three one-night stays in September for up to four people. However, there is a catch.
Hyatt to require masks for guests at hotels in the Americas to help reduce spread of COVID-19
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
TSA seized guns at checkpoints in July 2020 at 3 times the rate of July 2019, despite 75% fewer travelers
The Transportation Security Administration said in a press release that the agency saw an alarmingly high number of firearms seized at security checkpoints in July 2020 compared to July 2019, despite there being 75% fewer travelers at airports.
Southwest Airlines no longer cleaning armrests, seat belts between flights
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
US lifts Global Level 4 warning against international travel amid COVID-19, but countries still bar Americans
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
Puerto Rico added to Chicago's quarantine travel order
Chicago’s emergency travel order is extending all the way to Puerto Rico.