CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
More than half of Americans plan to rebook canceled trips, survey says
1 in 5 people aim to take more trips in 2021 to make up for what they missed in 2020, according to a travel survey.
1 in 5 people aim to take more trips in 2021 to make up for what they missed in 2020, according to a travel survey.
Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through April 2021
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Influx of private jets for Super Bowl will make TPA busiest airport in U.S.
More than 200 private jets have landed at Tampa International Airport.
More than 200 private jets have landed at Tampa International Airport.
TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
Florida's cruise industry recovery likely to be a long haul, experts say
“Significant” passenger cruise operations might not return to Florida waters for another year or longer as fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, experts say.
“Significant” passenger cruise operations might not return to Florida waters for another year or longer as fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, experts say.
TSA to enforce masks at all airport checkpoints, may deny entry amid new coronavirus variants
Beginning Feb. 2, air travelers over the age of 2 without a mask may be denied entry through airport security checkpoints. The requirement remains effective through May 11.
Beginning Feb. 2, air travelers over the age of 2 without a mask may be denied entry through airport security checkpoints. The requirement remains effective through May 11.
Despite NFC win, Bay Area tourism losing benefit of two visiting teams
Workers are racing to finish the new Aloft/Element Marriott hotels at Tampa Midtown scheduled to open Thursday. It’s less than two weeks until the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium 10 minutes away.
Workers are racing to finish the new Aloft/Element Marriott hotels at Tampa Midtown scheduled to open Thursday. It’s less than two weeks until the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium 10 minutes away.
Rate of confiscated guns by TSA doubles in 2020, the most in 19-year history, agency says
The Transportation Security Administration announced on Tuesday that the rate at which firearms were confiscated from passengers nearly doubled, despite less people traveling due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has been in 19 years in 2020.
The Transportation Security Administration announced on Tuesday that the rate at which firearms were confiscated from passengers nearly doubled, despite less people traveling due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has been in 19 years in 2020.
Negative COVID-19 test now required for all international flights to US — here’s what you need to know
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
California man allegedly lived in airport for months because he was afraid to fly: report
A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for three months.
A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for three months.
Delta puts 880 passengers on no-fly list over mask refusal, disorderly behavior after Capitol riot
Delta Air Lines has put 880 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Delta Air Lines has put 880 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
‘Unruly air passengers’ could face prison, fines up to $35K under FAA’s new zero-tolerance policy
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.
Boeing charged with conspiracy to defraud U.S., must pay $2.5 billion
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Boeing with "conspiracy to defraud the United States" over the investigations into two deadly 737 MAX Jet crashes.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Boeing with "conspiracy to defraud the United States" over the investigations into two deadly 737 MAX Jet crashes.
Several cruise lines cancel sailings for spring, summer of 2021 as COVID-19 cases surge
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge throughout the U.S. several cruise lines have extended cancellations on cruises till late spring/ early summer.
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge throughout the U.S. several cruise lines have extended cancellations on cruises till late spring/ early summer.
Delta joins list of airlines to ban emotional support animals on flights
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is banning emotional-support animals on flights.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is banning emotional-support animals on flights.
American Airlines banning emotional-support animals on flights
American Airlines said Tuesday that it will ban companion animals gradually by Feb. 1, 2021. It will still allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs.
American Airlines said Tuesday that it will ban companion animals gradually by Feb. 1, 2021. It will still allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs.
Tampa International Airport reports delays due to closure at Jacksonville air traffic control facility
Tampa International Airport says it is experiencing "widespread delays" after Jacksonville's air traffic control center closed.
Tampa International Airport says it is experiencing "widespread delays" after Jacksonville's air traffic control center closed.
Pandemic drives down gas prices in Florida to lowest in 16 years
Gas prices in Florida during 2020 were the lowest in 16 years as travel and daily commuting dropped because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to AAA.
Gas prices in Florida during 2020 were the lowest in 16 years as travel and daily commuting dropped because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to AAA.