Flight canceled? Here’s how to get a refund

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.

CDC warns against cruise ship travel, 'regardless of vaccination status'

In a potentially ominous message for Florida’s cruise-ship industry, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that people should avoid cruise travel “regardless of vaccination status” because of the spread of COVID-19.

More cruise ships under CDC investigation due to rising COVID cases

The CDC is investigating more cruise ships due to new cases of COVID-19, with 88 vessels either under investigation or observation, including ships from Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Disney cruises.

Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel, signaling a potential embrace of an idea the Biden administration has previously eschewed, as COVID-19 cases spike.

TPA seeing minimal cancellations Monday after weekend of travel headaches across U.S.

While hundreds of flights in the U.S. have already been canceled Monday morning, the frustration level at Tampa International Airport is not as high compared to other parts of the country.

Passport fees to increase by $20 starting Monday

Starting Dec. 27, the price to get a passport book will climb $20. The State Department says the price hike is necessary “ to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.