Southwest cancels hundreds of more flights Monday after weekend disruption
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Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of more flights on Monday after a weekend filled with "operational challenges" and severe weather left thousands of customers facing delays and cancelations.

Southwest Airlines, FAA differ over cause for cancellations

The airline canceled more than 1,000 flights in total, or 29% of its schedule, as of 7 p.m. ET Sunday, according to flight tracker FlightAware.

Google launches flight search tool to help travelers fly 'greener'

Google launched a new tool that lets users choose flights based on carbon emissions just as they would price or the number of layovers.

Australia banning foreign tourists until at least 2022

Australia's prime minister says foreign tourists won’t be welcomed back until at least next year.

US sues to stop partnership between American Airlines, Jetblue

Government antitrust lawyers said Tuesday that the deal between the two airlines will reduce competition and lead to higher fares.

Hawaii moves to dismantle famed 'Stairway to Heaven' Haiku Stairs

Hawaii officials are moving to dismantle the Haiku Stairs, often called the “Stairway to Heaven,” that draws many visitors despite being off-limits.

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.