Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes

Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.

Justice Department to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.

Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll

The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.

Philadelphia mask mandate: Where you need to wear a mask

Masks are back in Philadelphia, but when and where you are required to wear them can be confusing. 

Traveling from PHL this weekend? Plan ahead because parking is full

It’s Easter weekend and a lot of people are traveling for the first time this spring. Flying out of Philadelphia International Airport could be a challenge, only in terms of finding a parking spot.

Geopolitics leads Boeing to downgrade dozens of jet orders

Boeing says global geopolitical concerns are a big reason why it is dropping more than 100 planes from its backlog of pending orders.

US passport applicants can select 'X' gender starting Monday

U.S. passport applicants can now select male, female, or unspecified or another gender identity (“X”) as their gender marker starting Monday.

FAA seeks biggest fines yet against 2 unruly passengers

The FAA said it proposed a civil penalty of $81,950 against a passenger who struck a flight attendant on the head, and a $77,272 fine against a woman who tried to open a cabin door during a flight.

FAA reveals largest fines ever for unruly passengers

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday that it has proposed the largest-ever fines against two passengers for alleged unruly behavior.

The world’s largest treehouse resort to open in Tennessee — how you can stay here

When the Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is completed, it will feature 130 treehouses spread out across 40 acres. And yes, there will be slides, ladders, and drawbridges.

France investigates 'serious incident' involving New York-Paris flight issue

The BEA said Wednesday that it has opened a safety investigation and that the so-called “black box” flight data and cockpit voice recorders are being analyzed.

Carnival Cruise Line reports best-ever booking week after CDC drops COVID cruise ship warning

Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.

Thousands of flight cancelations halt senior trips for local high school students

Weather and other factors caused thousands of flights to be canceled over the weekend, which forced local high school to delay their senior trips. Students at West Deptford High School who were supposed to travel to Disney World found out about their canceled trip just minutes before heading to the airport.

Airlines grapple with thousands of delays, cancellations over weekend

FlightAware, a website that tracks flights, noted major disruptions at several Florida airports, including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando.