Flight cancellations, surging COVID-19 cases mark a somber Christmas Day
The second COVID-19 Christmas is marked by surging infections in many countries, overwhelmed hospitals, canceled flights and curbed religious observances.
The second COVID-19 Christmas is marked by surging infections in many countries, overwhelmed hospitals, canceled flights and curbed religious observances.
Christmas Eve travel plans disrupted as two major airlines cancel flights in Tampa, across U.S.
The holiday weekend came to an abrupt halt for thousands of Christmas Eve travelers as a pair of major airlines canceled hundreds of flights. Several of those are affecting flights in Tampa.
The holiday weekend came to an abrupt halt for thousands of Christmas Eve travelers as a pair of major airlines canceled hundreds of flights. Several of those are affecting flights in Tampa.
Omicron variant causes Christmas flight cancellations and holiday travel headaches
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
Holiday travel in full swing as Florida reports spike in COVID-19 cases
A new wave of COVID-19 cases is surging across the country as people are packing up their bags and hitting the roads or traveling by air to visit loved ones. AAA expects holiday travel to reach pre-pandemic levels.
A new wave of COVID-19 cases is surging across the country as people are packing up their bags and hitting the roads or traveling by air to visit loved ones. AAA expects holiday travel to reach pre-pandemic levels.
Mobile driver’s license: TSA prepares to accept digital ID at airports in 2022
The Transportation Security Administration hopes to start accepting digital driver’s licenses as a valid form of identification as soon as early 2022, according to an agency spokesperson.
The Transportation Security Administration hopes to start accepting digital driver’s licenses as a valid form of identification as soon as early 2022, according to an agency spokesperson.
Researchers rank the most dangerous Christmas songs
Whether you like the classics or a newer mix, studies suggest some yuletide hits could have an effect on people's ability to drive. Research suggests "Frosty the Snowman" and "All I Want for Christmas is You" top the list.
Whether you like the classics or a newer mix, studies suggest some yuletide hits could have an effect on people's ability to drive. Research suggests "Frosty the Snowman" and "All I Want for Christmas is You" top the list.
COVID-19 in pictures: Photographer captures air travel’s contrast in 2020, 2021
Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson set out to show how the COVID-19 pandemic altered air travel in 2020 and 2021 with the click of his camera.
Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson set out to show how the COVID-19 pandemic altered air travel in 2020 and 2021 with the click of his camera.
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada due to omicron variant concerns
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Royal Caribbean ship docked at Miami port has at least 48 cases of COVID-19, company says
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
How to stay safe while traveling for the holidays
Last year, many people put their trips and vacations on hold because of the pandemic, but with nearly 28 million more people expected to travel this Christmas compared to last, airports and highways will be busy.
Last year, many people put their trips and vacations on hold because of the pandemic, but with nearly 28 million more people expected to travel this Christmas compared to last, airports and highways will be busy.
Florida man kicked off United Airlines flight for wearing women’s underwear as a mask
A Florida man says he was kicked off a United Airlines flight - and banned from the airline - for wearing women's underwear as a face mask. And it's not the first time he's been removed from a flight for pulling the same stunt.
A Florida man says he was kicked off a United Airlines flight - and banned from the airline - for wearing women's underwear as a face mask. And it's not the first time he's been removed from a flight for pulling the same stunt.
With COVID cases on the rise, medical experts offer tips as Americans put final touches on travel plans
It is estimated more than 109 million people will be traveling out of town for the holidays starting next week.
It is estimated more than 109 million people will be traveling out of town for the holidays starting next week.
New airline touches down at TPA, marking return of service from Germany since start of pandemic
Eurowings Discover, a new leisure airline part of the Lufthansa Group, landed at Tampa International Airport Thursday, marking the first direct connection to the European Union since before the pandemic.
Eurowings Discover, a new leisure airline part of the Lufthansa Group, landed at Tampa International Airport Thursday, marking the first direct connection to the European Union since before the pandemic.
'World’s largest cruise ship': Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas to sail from Port Canaveral
Royal Caribbean described the 'Wonder of the Seas' as “the world's biggest ship” and part of the cruise line's “Oasis Class.”
Royal Caribbean described the 'Wonder of the Seas' as “the world's biggest ship” and part of the cruise line's “Oasis Class.”
Holiday travel forecast shows return to pre-pandemic levels
Floridians are making up for lost time this holiday season after canceling family vacations and holiday visits last year because of COVID-19 precautions.
Floridians are making up for lost time this holiday season after canceling family vacations and holiday visits last year because of COVID-19 precautions.
Woman falls overboard from cruise ship off coast of Mexico
The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday suspended its search for a woman who went overboard from a Carnival cruise ship near Ensenada, Mexico.
The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday suspended its search for a woman who went overboard from a Carnival cruise ship near Ensenada, Mexico.
Delta grounds SkyMiles for basic economy tickets
After being grounded for nearly two years because of the pandemic, many travelers are ready to fly the friendly skies once again.
After being grounded for nearly two years because of the pandemic, many travelers are ready to fly the friendly skies once again.
California mother charged for telling daughter to hit opponent during basketball game
A teen was captured on video sucker-punching an opponent during a youth basketball game in California. Now the girl's mother is facing criminal charges for allegedly encouraging her daughter to carry out the attack, yelling, "you better hit her for that." Moments later, the teen punched the 15-year-old victim.
A teen was captured on video sucker-punching an opponent during a youth basketball game in California. Now the girl's mother is facing criminal charges for allegedly encouraging her daughter to carry out the attack, yelling, "you better hit her for that." Moments later, the teen punched the 15-year-old victim.
TSA anticipates surge in air travel through December holidays, here's how you can prepare
The TSA expects a high volume of air travelers this holiday season and they want to make the airport screening process quick and convenient.
The TSA expects a high volume of air travelers this holiday season and they want to make the airport screening process quick and convenient.
Tampa International Airport hopes self-driven wheelchairs for travelers pave way for future
TPA is testing out a pilot program that allows passengers to use self-powered wheelchairs that can be driven instead of pushed. They hope to make it a permanent option.
TPA is testing out a pilot program that allows passengers to use self-powered wheelchairs that can be driven instead of pushed. They hope to make it a permanent option.