United, Spirit airlines to temporarily increase pay for pilots
Airlines are having to increase pay for employees amid a wave of cancellations due to staff shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.
Airlines are having to increase pay for employees amid a wave of cancellations due to staff shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.
Travelers face more canceled flights on New Year's Day
The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week.
The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week.
Passenger hits officer and causes scene at LAX after being placed in airport police custody
A bizarre video shows a passenger kicking and screaming at LAX after he was taken into airport police custody for punching one of the officers.
A bizarre video shows a passenger kicking and screaming at LAX after he was taken into airport police custody for punching one of the officers.
CDC advises travelers to avoid cruises regardless of vaccination status
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Chicago teacher quarantines in plane’s bathroom for 4 hours after testing positive for COVID-19
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
LAX delays, cancellations caused by severe weather, COVID
More than 1,000 flights have been canceled or delayed out of LAX between Wednesday and Thursday. Airlines are blaming the complications on a combination of severe weather and staffing issues caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.
More than 1,000 flights have been canceled or delayed out of LAX between Wednesday and Thursday. Airlines are blaming the complications on a combination of severe weather and staffing issues caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations
The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.
The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.
Fauci says US should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Passport fees to increase by $20 starting Monday
Starting Dec. 27, the price to get a passport book will climb $20. The State Department says the price hike is necessary “ to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world.”
Starting Dec. 27, the price to get a passport book will climb $20. The State Department says the price hike is necessary “ to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world.”
Flights at LAX canceled due to omicron variant
Hundreds of flights at LAX and across the country were canceled due to outbreaks of the omicron variant among airline employees.
Hundreds of flights at LAX and across the country were canceled due to outbreaks of the omicron variant among airline employees.
Christmas Eve travel: LAX expecting 14,000 passengers per hour late Friday night
LAX is expecting a massive wave of travelers Christmas Eve.
LAX is expecting a massive wave of travelers Christmas Eve.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Delta, United cancel dozens of flights out of LAX ahead of Christmas amid omicron surge
As of Friday morning, at least 50 flights out were canceled out of Los Angeles International Airport, including at least 22 United flights and 18 Delta flights. LAX was also reporting 65 flight delays on Friday.
As of Friday morning, at least 50 flights out were canceled out of Los Angeles International Airport, including at least 22 United flights and 18 Delta flights. LAX was also reporting 65 flight delays on Friday.
Delta, United travelers face Christmas Eve cancelations
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
Mobile driver’s license: TSA prepares to accept digital ID at airports in 2022
The Transportation Security Administration hopes to start accepting digital driver’s licenses as a valid form of identification as soon as early 2022, according to an agency spokesperson.
The Transportation Security Administration hopes to start accepting digital driver’s licenses as a valid form of identification as soon as early 2022, according to an agency spokesperson.
SoCal holiday travel season expected to rival pre-pandemic levels
Both LAX and the Auto Club of Southern California predict this travel season to be one of the busiest in recent memory. LAX says two of the peak travel days of the season are this weekend.
Both LAX and the Auto Club of Southern California predict this travel season to be one of the busiest in recent memory. LAX says two of the peak travel days of the season are this weekend.
Omicron variant brings new restrictions for air travelers to the US
The U.S. State Department has issued new travel requirements for any air travelers coming to the country. Now anyone two or older will have to show proof of a negative COVID test within one day of their flight.
The U.S. State Department has issued new travel requirements for any air travelers coming to the country. Now anyone two or older will have to show proof of a negative COVID test within one day of their flight.
Cruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in New Orleans
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
Rapid COVID testing site opens at LAX for international travelers
One day after confirming the county's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a rapid-testing site will open at Los Angeles International Airport Friday that will offer free -- but voluntary -- COVID tests for arriving international passengers.
One day after confirming the county's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a rapid-testing site will open at Los Angeles International Airport Friday that will offer free -- but voluntary -- COVID tests for arriving international passengers.
You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.