Bali reopens to some foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides

Bali reopened for some international travelers for the first time in over a year. They must have proof of vaccination, test negative and quarantine.

Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees

The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.

Australia banning foreign tourists until at least 2022

Australia's prime minister says foreign tourists won’t be welcomed back until at least next year.

Hawaii moves to dismantle famed 'Stairway to Heaven' Haiku Stairs

Hawaii officials are moving to dismantle the Haiku Stairs, often called the “Stairway to Heaven,” that draws many visitors despite being off-limits.

Gun stopped at Milwaukee airport, Kenosha resident cited: TSA

TSA officers prevented a handgun from making its way onto an airplane at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. A Kenosha resident was cited.

Oak Lawn woman charged with using fake vaccine card to travel to Hawaii

Hawaiian authorities became suspicious when they noticed "Moderna" on the vaccine card was spelled wrong. It was spelled "Maderna," court documents allege.

Honolulu to require proof of vaccine or negative test at many indoor businesses

Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu will soon require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test at many indoor businesses amid a virus case surge.

European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions

The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.

Unvaccinated, people with health risks should avoid cruises, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.

Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says

Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.

Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away

Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.

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.

Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19

The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.