Passport backlog surges to nearly 2.2M as applicants wait up to 24 weeks

A State Department official told FOX News that there are currently approximately 2,170,000 passport applications pending adjudication.

CDC raises UK travel warning to highest level amid COVID-19 surge

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control raised its travel alert for the United Kingdom to the highest level amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9

Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.

Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says

The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.

Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices

Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.

Calabrian villages offering $33K to young people who move to Italy

The Italian region of Calabria is offering cash incentives to entice young people to move to its many beautiful villages located at the tip of the peninsula in an attempt to revive the small cities.

Minnesota TSA employee facing charges after taking photos of female travelers

A Transportation Security Administration employee at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is facing charges after taking photos of female travelers.

World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’

Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.

Survey: Alcohol options influence Americans’ vacation destinations

According to a recent survey, more than half of American adults say they always drink on vacation, and many say alcohol options influence where they decide to travel.

Group refusing to wear masks leads to 24-hour delay of American Airlines flight

A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.

Las Vegas is bouncing back, but the virus is on the rise too

Fifteen months after the pandemic transformed Las Vegas from flamboyant spectacle to ghost town, Sin City is back.

July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports

Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.

Summer fireworks return to Walt Disney World theme parks

Fireworks are once again lighting up the night sky over Disney theme parks. The magical tradition was put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.

US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed

Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.

Highest gas prices since 2014 expected this holiday weekend, AAA Mid-Atlantic says

The area will experience the highest gas prices this holiday weekend since 2014 as a record number of drivers to hit the roads for the Fourth of July weekend, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.