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.
Angels Landing: Zion National Park’s iconic hike to require permit in 2022
Angels Landing in Zion National Park will require a permit to visit as of April 1, 2022, park officials said.
Angels Landing in Zion National Park will require a permit to visit as of April 1, 2022, park officials said.
New COVID-19 testing requirements for inbound international travelers begin Monday
A new rule for all international inbound travelers to the United States has gone into effect Monday.
A new rule for all international inbound travelers to the United States has gone into effect Monday.
US to require all inbound travelers to take COVID-19 test 1 day before flight
All travelers to the U.S. must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flights, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, the White House said.
All travelers to the U.S. must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flights, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, the White House said.
Omicron variant: Airlines must ID passengers who traveled through southern Africa, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.
Holiday pandemic travel: TSA screens nearly 2.5M people on Sunday alone
Nearly 2.5 million people were screened by TSA agents on Sunday alone, setting a new record for holiday travel during the pandemic.
Nearly 2.5 million people were screened by TSA agents on Sunday alone, setting a new record for holiday travel during the pandemic.
State Department issues 'do not travel' warnings to 8 countries amid omicron variant concerns
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana were all put under a level 4 “do not travel” advisory by the U.S. State Department on Saturday.
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana were all put under a level 4 “do not travel” advisory by the U.S. State Department on Saturday.
South African health minister calls travel restrictions 'knee-jerk reaction' to variant
Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Health Minister of South Africa took issue with countries who've enacted travel bans on South Africa after they identified a new COVID-19 variant.
Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Health Minister of South Africa took issue with countries who've enacted travel bans on South Africa after they identified a new COVID-19 variant.
From roads to the skies, millions are expected to travel for Thanksgiving
If you're heading home for the holiday, you're definitely not alone.
If you're heading home for the holiday, you're definitely not alone.
Thanksgiving travel expected to rival pre-pandemic levels
Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.
Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.