NHTSA ramps up anti-DUI campaign ahead of busy holiday travel
In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.
Delta offers waivers to flyers who missed planes during airport chaos
Delta Air Lines is offering passengers a travel waiver for anyone who missed a flight during Saturday's chaos at Atlanta's airport.
Georgia expecting pre-pandemic traffic volumes this holiday
Georgia transportation officials are predicting a return to pre-pandemic traffic volumes on the state’s roads this Thanksgiving holiday.
Disney Cruise Line to require passengers 5 and older be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Children ages 5 to 11 years old were previously exempt from the COVID vaccination rule.
Thanksgiving 2021: TSA dishes on which foods can be checked, carried through security
While most Thanksgiving foods can be carried through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration says some items will need to be transported in checked baggage.
Southwest employee hospitalized after being assaulted by passenger at Dallas Love Field
A Southwest flight attendant was hospitalized after being assaulted by a passenger while boarding a flight to New York at Dallas Love Field Saturday afternoon.
AAA: Thanksgiving travel to rebound nearing pre-pandemic levels
AAA forecasts a strong rebound in holiday travelers this Thanksgiving.
International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Dozens of Hertz customers allege company had them falsely arrested over rental cars reported stolen
More than 100 Hertz customers are suing the rental car company, claiming police arrested them after Hertz falsely reported their rented vehicles as stolen.
Delta Air Lines says international flight bookings have surged 450% amid US reopening
Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
American Airlines flight diverted after passenger assaults flight attendant over mask rule: Cops
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York allegedly attacked a flight attendant over a mask requirement. The flight to Southern California was diverted to Denver.
United States issues 1st passport with 'X' gender designation
The U.S. issued its first passport with an “X” gender — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.
CDC: COVID-19 health rules extended for cruise lines until January 2022
Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates won’t impact holiday travel, White House task force says
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Bali reopens to some foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides
Bali reopened for some international travelers for the first time in over a year. They must have proof of vaccination, test negative and quarantine.
Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees
The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.
Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations
The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.
Southwest cancels hundreds of more flights Monday after weekend disruption
Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of more flights on Monday after a weekend filled with “operational challenges.”
Travelers in Atlanta frustrated by surge of Southwest Airlines cancelations
Southwest Airlines is blaming the weather for a surge of flight cancellations throughout the weekend.