CDC adds 16 countries to ‘very high’ COVID-19 risk list

The CDC has added 16 more countries to their highest level of COVID-19 risk for travelers as the delta variant continues to fuel cases around the world.

Masks make a comeback as delta variant spreads
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While airports never stopped requiring masks, many retailers did. Now, some are shifting gears as the COVID delta variant spreads.

State Department temporarily suspends online passport booking system over bots

The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it was forced to temporarily disable its online passport booking system after scammers used automated software to acquire appointments to sell to third parties.

Time’s World’s Greatest Places: 21 cities in US make 2021 list

Time announced this year’s World’s Greatest Places featuring 100 unique destinations, with 21 coming from the United States alone.

US extends restrictions on travel to Canada until Aug. 21

The United States has extended the non-essential travel ban to Canada until Aug. 21, days after Canada said the border would open to vaccinated U.S. citizens on Aug. 9.

CDC raises UK travel warning to highest level amid COVID-19 surge

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control raised its travel alert for the United Kingdom to the highest level amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Milwaukee TSA Pre✓ mobile enrollment begins July 26

TSA Pre✓ will offer passengers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) the opportunity to enroll at the Airport from July 26 to August 6.

Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says

The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.

Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices

Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.

World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’

Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.

American Airlines: Milwaukee-Miami daily nonstop service begins in November

American Airlines is expanding its nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Miami International Airport (MIA) from weekly to daily beginning in November.

Wisconsin showcased during NBA Finals in new commercial

A new Travel Wisconsin commercial encourages travelers to reconnect, refresh and discover something unexpected in the state.

Survey: Alcohol options influence Americans’ vacation destinations

According to a recent survey, more than half of American adults say they always drink on vacation, and many say alcohol options influence where they decide to travel.

TSA: More than 10.1M people flew over Fourth of July weekend

The TSA said their agents screened more than 10.1 million people passing through U.S. airports over the Fourth of July weekend.

Group refusing to wear masks leads to 24-hour delay of American Airlines flight

A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.