AAA says Memorial Day gas prices expected to hit highest in 7 years
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
Airlines expect surge in passengers this Memorial Day weekend
Airports across the country saw a surge in passengers this past weekend. And upcoming Memorial Day weekend travel may even surpass pre-pandemic levels.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
More people starting to feel comfortable with air travel as more vaccinations are happening
The TSA said this past Sunday was its busiest day in the past year, and Memorial Day weekend will likely be even busier.
NTSB: Pilot error led to deadly plane crash in Addison
Pilot error led to a deadly crash that killed 10 people in Addison.
Some Carnival brands to resume cruise operations this summer in Europe, Caribbean
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.
TSA to extend mask requirements for all travelers through September
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
Love Field Airport closing longest runway for reconstruction
The runway on Love Field Airport's southwest side near Denton Drive will be closed until February.
European officials finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems
Airlines pulled dozens of Boeing Max 737s out of service for inspections after the aircraft maker told them about a possible electrical problem, the latest setback for the plane.
Yosemite National Park to limit summer visitors amid ongoing pandemic
Yosemite National Park will require advanced reservations for day visitors during the peak summer season to limit the number of visitors and allow social distancing amid the pandemic.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises through June 30
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
Pilot flies family kicked off Southwest flight over face mask to Austin
A Denver family got a flight on a private plane after being kicked off a Southwest flight to Austin because their toddler was not wearing his mask.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Delta to stop blocking middle seats on May 1, joining other US carriers
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes
Southwest Airlines said Monday it is expanding its all-Boeing fleet with an order for 100 Max jets instead of buying planes from Europe's Airbus.
CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
Most pet owners say they'd pay extra to bring animals on a plane: Survey
20% of pet owners told Value Penguin they would pay $300+ to bring an animal on a flight
FAA proposes thousands of dollars in fines for 2 travelers who refused to wear face masks on flights
Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.
EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press