US to keep international travel restrictions for now, citing virus surge
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
Passport backlog surges to nearly 2.2 million as applicants wait up to 24 weeks
A State Department reports there are currently approximately 2,170,000 passport applications pending adjudication.
A State Department reports there are currently approximately 2,170,000 passport applications pending adjudication.
Travel expert: Destinations like New York, Europe have less summer crowds right now
Some popular travel destinations are packed this summer due to school breaks and vaccines being readily available. Learning how to travel during busy season is necessary for a stress-free trip, expert say.
Some popular travel destinations are packed this summer due to school breaks and vaccines being readily available. Learning how to travel during busy season is necessary for a stress-free trip, expert say.
Time’s World’s Greatest Places: 21 cities in US make 2021 list
Time announced this year’s World’s Greatest Places featuring 100 unique destinations, with 21 coming from the United States alone.
Time announced this year’s World’s Greatest Places featuring 100 unique destinations, with 21 coming from the United States alone.
US extends restrictions on travel to Canada until Aug. 21
The United States has extended the non-essential travel ban to Canada until Aug. 21, days after Canada said the border would open to vaccinated U.S. citizens on Aug. 9.
The United States has extended the non-essential travel ban to Canada until Aug. 21, days after Canada said the border would open to vaccinated U.S. citizens on Aug. 9.
Disney Dream returns to Port Canaveral after first test cruise
The Disney Dream’s return comes as a panel ruled to temporarily keep CDC COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on Florida-based cruise ships in place.
The Disney Dream’s return comes as a panel ruled to temporarily keep CDC COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on Florida-based cruise ships in place.
Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
DeSantis says Florida will fight appeals court ruling in cruise ship case
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state likely will ask a full federal appeals court to reimpose a preliminary injunction that would block restrictions on the cruise-ship industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state likely will ask a full federal appeals court to reimpose a preliminary injunction that would block restrictions on the cruise-ship industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Appeals court blocks injunction, forces cruise lines to continue following CDC rules
Late Saturday night, a federal appeals court voted 2-to-1 to temporarily block a judge’s ruling that would have allowed the CDC's guidelines for cruises ships to restart in the U.S. to go from being required rules to recommendations.
Late Saturday night, a federal appeals court voted 2-to-1 to temporarily block a judge’s ruling that would have allowed the CDC's guidelines for cruises ships to restart in the U.S. to go from being required rules to recommendations.
132-night, $73,499 per person cruise sells out in under 3 hours
Regent Seven Seas 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours, setting a premium for post-pandemic travel.
Regent Seven Seas 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours, setting a premium for post-pandemic travel.
Trudeau: Canada could allow vaccinated Americans back in August for non-essential travel
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
Norwegian Cruise Line sues Florida over COVID-19 vaccine passport ban
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is suing Florida's surgeon general over the state's vaccine passport ban, arguing that they should be able to verify passengers' vaccination status.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is suing Florida's surgeon general over the state's vaccine passport ban, arguing that they should be able to verify passengers' vaccination status.
Carnival to require unvaccinated guests sailing from Florida to have travel insurance
The new policy is effective with sailings departing on July 31, 2021.
The new policy is effective with sailings departing on July 31, 2021.
Survey: Alcohol options influence Americans’ vacation destinations
According to a recent survey, more than half of American adults say they always drink on vacation, and many say alcohol options influence where they decide to travel.
According to a recent survey, more than half of American adults say they always drink on vacation, and many say alcohol options influence where they decide to travel.
CDC asks appeals court to put cruise ruling on hold
Attorneys for the CDC have asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a U.S. district judge’s ruling that backed Florida in a fight about the cruise ship industry.
Attorneys for the CDC have asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a U.S. district judge’s ruling that backed Florida in a fight about the cruise ship industry.
Group refusing to wear masks leads to 24-hour delay of American Airlines flight
A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.
A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.
Cruise ship fight between Florida, CDC heads to appeals court
The battle between Florida and the CDC about cruise-industry restrictions is now heading to an appeals court after a federal judge last month sided with the state.
The battle between Florida and the CDC about cruise-industry restrictions is now heading to an appeals court after a federal judge last month sided with the state.
Crowded flights and air travel delays could continue through the summer
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed
Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.
Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.