COVID-19 hot spots could get worse amid Thanksgiving gatherings
The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.
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.
TSA: Vaccine mandate for federal workers won't impact holiday travel
The vaccine mandate requires millions of federal employees to have either at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption. TSA said 93% of its workforce is in compliance.
Is traveling safe during the pandemic this holiday season?
Traveling this holiday season can be safe if you're fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For those who haven't gotten their shots, officials advise delaying travel.
FBI: Beware of travel scams during the holidays
Last year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 800,000 reports with more than $4 billion in losses.
Unruly airline passengers must be placed on no-fly list, union says
The Transport Workers Union is calling on Congress to place unruly airline passengers on a no-fly list in order to quell the surge of violent incidents taking place on U.S. airlines.
Pauline Frommer on heavy holiday travel
Pauline Frommer, the editorial director of Frommer's Guidebooks, says you should get to the airport extra early if you're traveling during the holidays. She says the busiest day at JFK Airport is expected to be Monday before Thanksgiving, which is unusual.
Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year
More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.
Bring this, don't bring that for Thanksgiving holiday travel, TSA says
The Transportation Security Authority and the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey say there are things you can, can't, and should bring with you when you travel by air this holiday season.
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.
TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels
Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.
Democrats ask Biden to require vaccines, negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights
Lawmakers hope to have this implemented ahead of the holiday season to reduce the chances of America suffering another brutal winter surge.
International travelers arrive in New York after U.S. lifts travel ban
For the first time in 600 days, the U.S. is welcoming tourists from more than 30 countries who had been shut out because of the pandemic. That means international visitors are pouring into New York City.
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.
US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
Official: A dozen drug gangs fighting for Mexico’s Caribbean
The shooting of two suspected drug dealers at a resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is part of a fight among about a dozen gangs to carve up the lucrative market of selling drugs to tourists and locals, an official said Friday.
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.
Hundreds of American Airlines flights canceled, delayed Monday
About 338 flights, or 6% of the carrier's flight schedule, have been canceled.