CDC releases guidelines for resumption of cruise ship operations starting Nov. 1
The CDC said it knows of 3,689 reported coronavirus cases and 41 deaths linked to cruises in U.S. waters between March and September.
The CDC said it knows of 3,689 reported coronavirus cases and 41 deaths linked to cruises in U.S. waters between March and September.
Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
North Texas woman who died on flight had COVID-19, officials confirm
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
New landmark study tests air on planes for virus transmission
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
Pandemic air travel milestone; 1 million passengers screened
The notable milestone, reached Sunday, signifies both the progress made since the darkest days of pandemic for the devastated U.S. airline industry, when fewer than 100,000 people were screened per day in April, and how far it still has to go.
The notable milestone, reached Sunday, signifies both the progress made since the darkest days of pandemic for the devastated U.S. airline industry, when fewer than 100,000 people were screened per day in April, and how far it still has to go.
TSA screens over 1 million passengers in single day for first time since March
TSA said it screened 1,031,505 people at security checkpoints nationwide on Oct. 18, 2020. The agency hasn’t seen that volume since March 17.
TSA said it screened 1,031,505 people at security checkpoints nationwide on Oct. 18, 2020. The agency hasn’t seen that volume since March 17.
United Airlines-DOD study: Face masks make COVID-19 risk on flights ‘almost non-existent’
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
Canadian border may stay closed if US coronavirus cases don’t go down
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Restrictions rise in Europe as coronavirus cases surge
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
Passengers brawl on plane over masks
A man who refused to wear a face mask on a Utah-bound flight was escorted off the plane in Arizona after he and another man who asked him to follow the rules got into a physical altercation
A man who refused to wear a face mask on a Utah-bound flight was escorted off the plane in Arizona after he and another man who asked him to follow the rules got into a physical altercation
California struggles with theme park reopening rules amid pressure
Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.
Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.
Airbnb to prohibit some rentals over Halloween weekend to halt parties
Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
United Airlines to make rapid COVID-19 tests available to some passengers
United plans to offer COVID-19 tests for passengers flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hawaii.
United plans to offer COVID-19 tests for passengers flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hawaii.
U.S. Canada border to remain closed until Oct. 21
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hawaii to allow visitors to skip quarantine with negative COVID-19 test starting Oct. 15
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
After coronavirus pause, PennDOT resumes issuing REAL IDs
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced it will resume issuing REAL ID cards to state residents.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced it will resume issuing REAL ID cards to state residents.
International travel is permitted from Philadelphia, but research before booking a trip
International flights have the green light from Philadelphia International Airport and there are outstanding dream destinations to be had dirt cheap. The challenge is many countries have not opened their borders to Americans.
International flights have the green light from Philadelphia International Airport and there are outstanding dream destinations to be had dirt cheap. The challenge is many countries have not opened their borders to Americans.