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.
Tips to simplify your Thanksgiving travel
Don't be a turkey when you get ready to fly. The ‘Points Guy’ travel expert David Slotnick says now more than ever is the time for travelers to be “in the know.”
Don't be a turkey when you get ready to fly. The ‘Points Guy’ travel expert David Slotnick says now more than ever is the time for travelers to be “in the know.”
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
FAA proposes $160k in fines after 8 passenger incidents involving alcohol
The biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant.
The biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant.
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.
In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.
‘Be patient, be prepared’: TPA expects 80,000 travelers this holiday season
Sunday marked one of the busiest travel days of the season, and at Tampa International Airport, that was no exception.
Sunday marked one of the busiest travel days of the season, and at Tampa International Airport, that was no exception.
As passengers return to skies, TSA needs more agents
A Transportation Security Administration job fair began Friday and continues Saturday at the DoubleTree hotel on West Cypress Street.
A Transportation Security Administration job fair began Friday and continues Saturday at the DoubleTree hotel on West Cypress Street.
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.
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.
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.
Pirates welcome British travelers to Tampa, on first international flight since pandemic
The British are coming! For the first time since the pandemic started in March of 2020, Tampa International Airport has welcomed a direct flight from Europe.
The British are coming! For the first time since the pandemic started in March of 2020, Tampa International Airport has welcomed a direct flight from Europe.
Tampa Airport passengers can now bypass ticket levels, head straight to gate
Tampa International Airport is about to open express curbside check-in to allow passengers without checked bags to quickly get to their plane. The airport is the first in the country with the service.
Tampa International Airport is about to open express curbside check-in to allow passengers without checked bags to quickly get to their plane. The airport is the first in the country with the service.
Carnival cruises return to Tampa following 20-month hiatus
Carnival’s Pride set sail from Tampa over the weekend, marking the cruise line’s return to Port Tampa after 20 months.
Carnival’s Pride set sail from Tampa over the weekend, marking the cruise line’s return to Port Tampa after 20 months.
American Airlines pilots reject 50% bonus pay to avert holiday staffing problems
American Airlines pilots have said no thanks to an offer from the company to boost holiday pay in an attempt to avoid staffing problems around the busiest travel periods of the year.
American Airlines pilots have said no thanks to an offer from the company to boost holiday pay in an attempt to avoid staffing problems around the busiest travel periods of the year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
American Airlines cancellations, delays bring travel headaches for TPA passengers
Delays and cancellations of American Airlines flights over the weekend caused a mess at the Tampa International Airport.
Delays and cancellations of American Airlines flights over the weekend caused a mess at the Tampa International Airport.
FAA seeing slight drop in unruly passengers over past week
There were about 6.7 reported incidents per 10,000 flights for the week ending Oct. 17, the FAA reports. The rate has dropped significantly, approximately 50%, from record highs reported at the beginning of the year.
There were about 6.7 reported incidents per 10,000 flights for the week ending Oct. 17, the FAA reports. The rate has dropped significantly, approximately 50%, from record highs reported at the beginning of the year.
United States issues 1st passport with 'X' gender designation
The U.S. issued its first passport with an “X” gender — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.
The U.S. issued its first passport with an “X” gender — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.