CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
Southwest flight attendant loses teeth after being assaulted by passenger
In a letter sent to Southwest, TWU Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery drew attention to the assault, saying it's just one of the hundreds of misconduct incidents that have occurred on Southwest flights in recent weeks.
In a letter sent to Southwest, TWU Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery drew attention to the assault, saying it's just one of the hundreds of misconduct incidents that have occurred on Southwest flights in recent weeks.
Americans can reenter US with expired passports through 2021, State Department says
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
Dan Cohen's experience of living in Israel
Journalist Dan Cohen is currently in Israel on an extended stay with his wife and children. Christine Devine checked in on our former FOX 11 colleague.
Journalist Dan Cohen is currently in Israel on an extended stay with his wife and children. Christine Devine checked in on our former FOX 11 colleague.
California's Coastal Trail from Oregon to Mexico is now 70% complete
The California Coastal Trail, a 1,230-mile coastal trail covering the entire state of California is now 70% complete.
The California Coastal Trail, a 1,230-mile coastal trail covering the entire state of California is now 70% complete.
Colonial Pipeline attack: Need fuel? Apps show where to fill up as gas stations run on empty
Multiple tools are helping drivers in southeastern states find gas as more and more stations run out of supply in the wake of the cyberattack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline.
Multiple tools are helping drivers in southeastern states find gas as more and more stations run out of supply in the wake of the cyberattack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
Passenger jet lands safely in LA after bird strikes engine
Authorities say an Allegiant Air jet has returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird.
Authorities say an Allegiant Air jet has returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird.
Las Vegas hits jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors return
Las Vegas has been almost elbow-to-elbow lately with pandemic-weary tourists looking for excitement and entertainment, after casinos rose from 35% to 50% occupancy March 15 under state health guidelines.
Las Vegas has been almost elbow-to-elbow lately with pandemic-weary tourists looking for excitement and entertainment, after casinos rose from 35% to 50% occupancy March 15 under state health guidelines.
US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
Royal Caribbean makes 'world's largest cruise ship' available for booking
Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.
Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.
Hawaii to begin vaccine passports for travel between islands
Hawaii officials will allow state residents who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus to skip pre-travel testing and quarantine requirements for flights between islands.
Hawaii officials will allow state residents who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus to skip pre-travel testing and quarantine requirements for flights between islands.
Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown
Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”
Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises through June 30
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
Rental car prices skyrocketing due to shortage
With the summer travel season about to take flight, airline price deals are abundant but one portion of your trip might have you hitting the brakes? rental cars.
With the summer travel season about to take flight, airline price deals are abundant but one portion of your trip might have you hitting the brakes? rental cars.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.