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.
CDC: COVID-19 health rules extended for cruise lines until January 2022
Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
US international COVID-19 travel requirements: White House details new rules
The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel polices for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel polices for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
Businesses around Port Tampa see boost as cruises make comeback
Tampa’s cruising comeback was set in the books Thursday morning, as the first cruise ship in a year and a half returned to port.
Tampa’s cruising comeback was set in the books Thursday morning, as the first cruise ship in a year and a half returned to port.
Royal Caribbean announces 'Ultimate World Cruise' visiting 150 destinations
Royal Caribbean is planning to take cruise lovers on a voyage around the world in one go, starting Dec. 2023.
Royal Caribbean is planning to take cruise lovers on a voyage around the world in one go, starting Dec. 2023.
After more than a year, cruises return to Port Tampa Bay
Royal Caribbean will be the first cruise to set sail from the Port Tampa Bay since the CDC issued its no-sail order in March 2020.
Royal Caribbean will be the first cruise to set sail from the Port Tampa Bay since the CDC issued its no-sail order in March 2020.
US to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
Bali reopens to some foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides
Bali reopened for some international travelers for the first time in over a year. They must have proof of vaccination, test negative and quarantine.
Bali reopened for some international travelers for the first time in over a year. They must have proof of vaccination, test negative and quarantine.
Couple surprised at airport with stowaway in luggage: their Chihuahua
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
US to reopen land borders with Canada, Mexico for fully vaccinated in November
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees
The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.
The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.
Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations
The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.
The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.
Southwest passengers scramble for flights following weekend mass cancelations across U.S., Tampa
It's been a frustrating weekend for air travelers who booked flights with Tampa International Airport's largest carrier, Southwest Airlines. Many were waking up Monday morning in places they weren't expecting to be.
It's been a frustrating weekend for air travelers who booked flights with Tampa International Airport's largest carrier, Southwest Airlines. Many were waking up Monday morning in places they weren't expecting to be.
Southwest cancels hundreds of more flights Monday after weekend disruption
Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of more flights on Monday after a weekend filled with “operational challenges.”
Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of more flights on Monday after a weekend filled with “operational challenges.”
Google launches flight search tool to help travelers fly 'greener'
Google launched a new tool that lets users choose flights based on carbon emissions just as they would price or the number of layovers.
Google launched a new tool that lets users choose flights based on carbon emissions just as they would price or the number of layovers.
Australia banning foreign tourists until at least 2022
Australia's prime minister says foreign tourists won’t be welcomed back until at least next year.
Australia's prime minister says foreign tourists won’t be welcomed back until at least next year.
Southwest Airlines requiring all employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Southwest Airlines said its employees must get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021.
Southwest Airlines said its employees must get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021.