AAA: Seattle will be second most popular Memorial Day destination
AAA announced on Tuesday that 39.2 million Americans will travel over the Memorial Day holiday weekend and one of the top destinations is Seattle.
Fiery explosion caught on video after dump truck crashes into Ohio DOT vehicle
Both drivers were transported to the hospital with life-threatening and serious injuries, according to officials.
Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report
Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.
3 Americans at Bahamas Sandals resort found dead in unknown 'health emergency'
The local police said they were investigating the "sudden death" of the three Americans, and it remains unclear how the individuals died.
REAL ID deadline for air travel just 1 year away
If you are planning on flying domestically in a year’s time, you will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license.
Hawaii's stray cats pose major threat to protected species: Why visitors should be cautious
The majority of wild and feral cats throughout the Hawaiian Islands tend to hunt certain protected species of wildlife and also spread disease, experts say.
Delta to pay flight attendants during boarding
Delta Air Lines, which has narrowly fought off several attempts to unionize its flight attendants, will begin paying cabin crews during boarding starting June 2 on all flights. Currently, pay for flight attendants starts when all the passengers are seated and the plane’s doors close.
Fliers, subway riders shed masks after transit mandate lifted: 'Feel free to burn them'
The major airlines and busiest airports rushed to drop their requirements, but many sided with the CDC in recommending that people be voluntarily masked.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
US passport applicants can select 'X' gender starting Monday
U.S. passport applicants can now select male, female, or unspecified or another gender identity (“X”) as their gender marker starting Monday.
FAA seeks biggest fines yet against 2 unruly passengers
The FAA said it proposed a civil penalty of $81,950 against a passenger who struck a flight attendant on the head, and a $77,272 fine against a woman who tried to open a cabin door during a flight.
American Airlines to resume alcohol sales on certain flights in April
American Airlines paused the sale of alcohol on flights when the COVID-19 pandemic began and will "slowly reintroduce its buy-on-board" program in April.
Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO says
Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
SEA unveils new International Arrivals Facility
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport revealed its new International Arrivals Facility on Thursday morning.
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines to merge, creating nation's 5th largest carrier
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a merger to create the fifth-largest U.S. airline. The news made Spirit Airlines stock soar on Wall Street.
Delta wants unruly passengers put on national 'no-fly' list
Delta's CEO said there should be “zero tolerance” for any behavior that affects flight safety.
US to move faster to address unfair, deceptive airline consumer practices
The department is planning on creating more regulations regarding refunds, baggage costs and other fees, and this rule will ensure the policies are enacted in a more timely manner.
FAA says unruly airline passenger reports down 50% so far in 2022
Within the first two weeks of 2022, the FAA has received 76 reports of unruly passenger behavior.
Delta: 8,000 employees contracted COVID-19 over past 4 weeks
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.