What to know about 2020 holiday air travel
Making holiday travel planning is always tricky and stressful. Usually late September and October is the time to buy tickets.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will not ride the rails for 2020
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will not roll through southeast Wisconsin in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom on Disney+
Good Day Atlanta talked with experts featured on the series, Veterinarian Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko and Animal Keeper Rory Dwyer.
Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November
Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.
Dollywood adds 1,000-pound pumpkins for harvest celebration
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is bringing back its annual harvest festival and “Great Pumpkin LumiNights” Sept. 25 through Oct. 31.
Mom asked to leave Southwest flight with son, 2, because he wasn't wearing a mask, she says
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
Allegiant Air passenger removed after allegedly asking flight attendant to wear face mask
A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.
United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October
United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.
Returning vacationers face new constraints as coronavirus spikes
Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.
Coronavirus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle
Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.
Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
Cruise lines suspend operations until at least Oct. 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
Eight weeks later, premature twins fly home to St. Petersburg from Utah with help of private jet
It's been a long road, but some precious cargo -- a pair of premature twins -- were finally able to spend their first night at home in St. Petersburg.
President Trump, Secretary Chao visit Atlanta to announce major policy change
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao believes the UPS Hapeville Airport Hub is the perfect backdrop for President Donald Trump to announce a policy change to expedite infrastructure projects by amending the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Secretary Chao told FOX 5's Portia Bruner the environmental law is outdated and long overdue for an upgrade.
American Airlines sending 25,000 WARN letters to employees regarding potential layoffs and furloughs
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
Key West to vote on barring big cruise ships
Key West, Florida, will vote on limiting cruise ships disembarkations in 2021 because of coronavirus after a group called Key West Citizens for Safer Cleaner Ships called for changes in the tourism-heavy state.
Woman unable to return home to Morocco due to the coronavirus
A woman who came to Atlanta from Morocco for an internship has been unable to return home due to the Coronavirus.
American and 4 other airlines reach loan agreements with US
The Treasury Department said Thursday that it had finalized terms of new loans to American, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
Delta Air Lines to reintroduce some beer and wine choices on flights over 500 miles
Major airlines have reduced or eliminated their in-flight alcohol services due to COVID-19 safety concerns.