TSA will double fines on mask mandate violations at airports, on flights
The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders.
Study: Delta’s pre-flight COVID-19 tests significantly decrease risk of infection
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
American Airlines ends COVID leave for unvaccinated workers
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
9/11 attack prompted more security, less privacy for travelers
Ask anyone old enough to remember travel before Sept. 11, 2001, and you're likely to get a gauzy recollection of what flying was like.
Labor Day COVID caution: Hospitalizations rising in Wisconsin
The COVID-19 delta variant and a rising number of hospitalizations in Wisconsin are not keeping people from traveling for Labor Day weekend.
Evers appoints Wisconsin tourism secretary
Gov. Tony Evers announced he is appointing Anne Sayers to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism on Thursday, Sept. 2.
Newark airport: Many flights canceled, delayed after Ida remnants cause major flooding
Dozens of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were either canceled or delayed on Thursday morning after major flooding in the area.
Raw chicken parts found at baggage claim prompts TSA message
The TSA is offering packing tips after finding raw, uncontained chicken parts on a luggage carousel.
Unruly airline passenger fines top $1 million, FAA says
Airlines have reported about 3,900 incidents of unruly passengers this year, and three-fourths involve refusal to wear a mask, according to the FAA.
American Airlines extends alcohol service pause into 2022
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
Hyundai, Kia recall 600,000 vehicles to fix trunk latch problem
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. because damage to the trunk latches can stop them from being opened from the inside.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Milwaukee cheesehead experience for Oregon man visiting 65 US cities
An Oregon man is traveling the United States to visit 65 of the biggest cities in the country. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, he stopped in Milwaukee with two items on his agenda: learning polka and building his own cheesehead.
CDC urges against travel to Israel, France, other nations as COVID-19 delta variant spreads
In the face of the delta variant, advisories are warning against travel.
Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
Norwegian granted ability to allow 100% fully vaccinated cruises for passengers, crew
Norwegian Cruise Line's first sailing from Florida is scheduled on Aug. 15 on the Norwegian Gem departing from Miami.
Flight attendants concerned about uptick in unruly passengers
The FAA has received more than 3,715 reports of unruly passengers this past year between Jan. 1 and Aug.1 Of those, 2,729 were mask-related incidents. Overall, the FAA reports opening 628 investigations, the highest number on record.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate planned for foreign travelers to US
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.
Spirit Airlines passengers reportedly stranded for over 30 hours with 'no sort of resolve'
Dozens of flights were canceled at airports in Florida, Puerto Rico and more.