The TSA screened 1,543,115 travelers at U.S. airports Sunday, its busiest day since the day the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency.
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Delta plans to block middle seats through April to give passengers ‘complete confidence’
Several U.S. airlines blocked seats for a while in the name of social distancing, but all but Delta have abandoned the practice.
Mask violations on planes, trains, buses could result in fines up to $1,500
The Transportation Security Administration will recommend fines ranging from $250 to $1,500 for mask offenders across various transportation types.
American Airlines regional carrier resumes operations after earlier grounding
American Airlines regional carrier PSA Airlines unexpectedly and temporarily removed most of its aircraft from service, causing rebooking issues.
Hyatt to offer free COVID-19 testing at resorts in Mexico, Caribbean, South America
Hyatt is touting free COVID-19 testing in Latin America and the Caribbean. Other individual international hotels and chains are doing the same.
Disney World, Disneyland to update Jungle Cruise’s depictions of Indigenous people
The Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California had been criticized for its depictions of Indigenous people.
Washington Monument closed until after Joe Biden’s inauguration in wake of Capitol riots
The Washington Monument on the National Mall, typically host to inaugural crowds, will be closed through Jan. 24, after Joe Biden’s inauguration.
National Geographic shares stunning 2020 travel photos that ‘remind us why we miss traveling’
National Geographic’s 2020 travel photos explore beautiful places and aim to inspire future itineraries.
Airline workers push to be among first groups to get COVID-19 vaccine
Airline and aviation unions asked a CDC advisory committee to prioritize frontline aviation workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine in the first phase.
Airline workers push to be among first groups to get COVID-19 vaccine
Airline and aviation unions asked a CDC advisory committee to prioritize frontline aviation workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine in the first phase.