Passenger not charged after flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.
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.
Southwest Airlines requiring all employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Southwest Airlines said its employees must get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021.
Plane evacuated in Boston after passenger's carry-on causes small fire
The fire was quickly extinguished and no serious injuries were reported.
United briefly experiences system outage impacting operations, website
United Airlines on Friday reported a system outage that briefly impacted its website and mobile app, as well as operations at some airports.
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.
Millions in rental assistance still available for DeKalb tenants, landlords
DeKalb County renters and property owners can still file for assistance through the county's rental assistance program, with one state representative saying there are millions of dollars in assistance still available.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
TSA will double fines on mask mandate violations at airports, on flights
The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders.
Disney World annual passes are back on sale: Cost, benefits and more
The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.
Digital ID: Georgia among first states to sync driver's license, ID to iPhone
Apple announced this week that the Transportation Security Association (TSA) will accept digital IDs from Georgia’s Department of Drivers Services (DDS) next year.
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.
CDC adds Puerto Rico, Switzerland, others to 'very high' COVID-19 travel risk list
The CDC said Puerto Rico, Guam, St. Lucia and Switzerland are among the places travelers should avoid visiting due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Hurricane Ida brings 'nightmare scenario' for gas prices
Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst.
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.
Hurricane Ida: Crowds pack New Orleans airport as all flights canceled
All arriving and departing flights were canceled at the airport in New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Ida’s landfall on Sunday.
Planning a Labor Day weekend trip? These safety tips may help you avoid getting sick
Millions of Americans are planning to travel over Labor Day weekend, as the US weathers a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections. These travel safety tips may help you lower your risk of getting infected.
Unvaccinated, people with health risks should avoid cruises, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
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.