Californians urged to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings amid coronavirus surge

With California desperately battling an out-of-control coronavirus surge, the state’s health secretary is urging families to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving and Los Angeles County appeared on the brink of issuing a stay-home order to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.

Pre-Thanksgiving travel much smoother compared to previous years
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Every year, the days leading up to Thanksgiving usually bring out the worst commutes of the year. But this year, as health officials advise against?non-emergency travel in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we're seeing?fewer cars on the road and less travelers at LAX.

Travelers to Los Angeles will have to sign quarantine form starting Wednesday
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Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.??

Holiday travel amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Officially, the Thanksgiving Holiday travel period doesn?t start till Wednesday, but will it be crowded like in years past? Doesn?t seem that way, according to airport officials.

Lawmakers go to Hawaii despite COVID-19 travel advisory
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Amid COVID-19 travel advisories and a surge in cases, several California legislators confirmed they made their way to Maui, Hawaii for a conference. 

Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January

Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.

'Not a new concept': Travel advisory issued by 3 west coast governors

California's health secretary says we're seeing an alarming 20% increase in cases. "This is not a new concept. This is something we asked people to do early on,” he said.

Advisories issued for west coast travelers
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The governors of California, Washington and Oregon issued travel advisories Friday asking visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside the three states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November

Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.

Coronavirus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle

Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.

Delta screening process for travelers who cannot wear a mask starts Monday

Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.

Delta wants proof for mask exemptions
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Delta Air Lines implemented its screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.

14 Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants test positive for COVID-19

Hawaiian, along with other airlines, has implemented multiple safety measures on flights in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Doug Shupe with AAA shares Fourth of July travel tips amid pandemic
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Fourth of July travel looks a lot different this year because of the pandemic. Many families are opting to travel by car. Doug Shupe with AAA shares some great advice and travel trends he is forecasting this summer.