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.
WHO disagrees with flight bans over omicron variant
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
Avenue of the Sphinxes: Egypt unveils renovated ancient promenade
After spending the last 50 years excavating the Avenue of the Sphinxes, Egypt put it on display Thursday in a made-for-tv event few cultures could rival.
Will travel bans stop 'highly transmissible' omicron variant?
A coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.
Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.
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.
Thanksgiving travel: How to prepare your vehicle for a road trip
AAA Texas says these safety tips can help an unexpected issue on the road not spell the end of your holiday trip.
DOJ prioritizes prosecuting unruly airline passenger
The FAA said earlier this month that it had launched 950 investigations into passenger behavior on flights this year.
US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
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.
Busy travel day expected at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom says that travelers should expect a "significantly busier than usual" experience due to increased vaccination rates and postponed travel plans from last year.
COVID-19 hot spots could get worse amid Thanksgiving gatherings
The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.
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.
Thanksgiving travel: Best and worst times to go to airport, hit the road
Austin’s airport already saw its second-busiest travel day ever on Sunday, and it’s only expected to get busier.
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.
Suspect identified after gun accidentally discharged at Atlanta airport
At least three people were injured at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a passenger's gun was discharged Saturday afternoon, the Transportation Security Administration confirmed.
ABIA expecting around 30K passengers per day for Thanksgiving holiday
If you plan to travel these next few days, ABIA officials say plan ahead and have your mask ready.
Unruly airline passengers must be placed on no-fly list, union says
The Transport Workers Union is calling on Congress to place unruly airline passengers on a no-fly list in order to quell the surge of violent incidents taking place on U.S. airlines.
Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year
More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.
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.