After being banned on Alaska Airlines, state senator excused for travel challenges

Republican Sen. Lora Reinbold requested an excusal from the state Senate until mid-January, citing the challenges of traveling to Juneau from Anchorage after she was suspended from flying on Alaska Airlines.

TSA will double fines on mask mandate violations at airports, on flights
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The Department of Homeland Security?s Transportation Security Administration will increase the range of fines that can be imposed on individuals who violate the federal mask mandate on public modes of transportation, the agency announced in conjunction with President Joe Biden on Thursday.

Honolulu to require proof of vaccine or negative test at many indoor businesses

Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu will soon require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test at many indoor businesses amid a virus case surge.

European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions

The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.

Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says

Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.

Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away

Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.

Globetrotter: Man enters last leg of walk around the world
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Tom Turcich has spent the last six years walking around the world and will complete his journey with a seven month trek across America.

Unruly airline passenger fines top $1 million, FAA says

Airlines have reported about 3,900 incidents of unruly passengers this year, and three-fourths involve refusal to wear a mask, according to the FAA.

TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022

The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.

Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19

The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.

United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers

United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.

CDC adds 16 countries to ‘very high’ COVID-19 risk list

The CDC has added 16 more countries to their highest level of COVID-19 risk for travelers as the delta variant continues to fuel cases around the world.

Spirit flight delays, cancellations: Weather, ?operational challenges? to blame
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Spirit Airlines says it is working "around the clock" to accommodate passengers impacted by delays and cancellations at several of its hubs due to "weather and operational challenges" over the weekend.