Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the airline’s surveys show blocked middle seats are the top reason travelers are buying Delta…
American Airlines reminds Sen. Ted Cruz about face mask use amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ted Cruz’s spokesperson says he took off his face mask while he was eating or drinking. American Airlines has reminded…
New Mexico, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin added to NY quarantine list, Delaware removed
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that New York has added Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin will now need to…
See stunning San Francisco on this virtual tour
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Delta CEO says zero layoffs a possibility, promises empty middle seats beyond September
Delta said more than 17,000 of its 90,000 employees are taking early retirement, thousands more unpaid leave as the airline…
Scratch that August trip to Hawaii. The state just extended its quarantine until Sept. 1
The state had planned to allow out-of-state travelers on Aug. 1 if they presented a negative COVID-19 test. That has…
American Airlines reaches out to remind Sen. Ted Cruz about face mask use amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ted Cruz’s spokesperson says he took off his face mask while he was eating or drinking. American Airlines has reminded…
Petition aims to rename New York’s Rochester airport Frederick Douglass International
A petition to name Rochester’s airport after the abolitionist who lived there between 1847 and 1872, has garnered over 1,300…
Mount Rushmore: Isn’t it time to talk about its Native American history?
As the U.S. and NFL reckon with their relationship to Native Americans, Mount Rushmore remains almost completely devoid of important…
Sen. Ted Cruz spotted on American Airlines flight without mask during coronavirus pandemic
Cruz, a U.S. senator from Texas, only took it off while he was eating or drinking, as allowed, a spokesperson…
New York to out-of-state travelers: Provide contact information or face a $2,000 fine
New York, which already requires many travelers to quarantine, has made it mandatory for them to complete a form and…
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Going up: New York’s Empire State Building observatory to reopen on July 20
The Empire State Building’s observatory is reopening on July 20, but at a sharply reduced capacity to protect visitors from…
Hurtigruten captain, passengers share impressions of ‘first international cruise’ since quarantine
A captain and passengers from what Hurtigruten Expedition Cruises says is the first international cruise since lockdown explain what it…
Lessons from Walt Disney World’s reopening: Smaller crowds make up for COVID-19 protocols
As Disney World opened Saturday after its four-month coronavirus closure, fans found a smaller, much more sanitized and COVID-19-conscious world.…
John Wayne Airport: Will California terminal’s name go the way of Confederate statues?
As statues of Confederate generals and other historically problematic figures are coming down, will airports with troublesome namesakes be next?…
Opening day at Disney World: Small crowds, short lines, social distancing and COVID-19 merch
Walt Disney World reopened to the public Saturday, nearly four months after it closed due to the coronavirus. And what…
Walt Disney World reopens: Scenes from the first day back after COVID-19
On July 11, Disney World reopened its gates to the public for the first time since March 15. See photos…
Walt Disney World reopens to the public after 4-month coronavirus closure
Walt Disney World has reopened to the public but with many new precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.…
Live reports from opening day at Disney World: Park still ‘magical’ but modified for COVID-19
Walt Disney World reopened to the public Saturday, nearly four months after it closed due to the coronavirus. And what…
Walt Disney World reopens Saturday: Park still ‘magical’ but modified for COVID-19
Walt Disney World is reopening to the public Saturday, nearly four months after it closed due to the coronavirus. And…
Is it safe for Disney World to reopen Saturday as coronavirus cases soar in Florida?
As Walt Disney World prepares to reopen Saturday, Florida has recorded the largest weekly increase in coronavirus cases in the…
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Nevada’s bars are closing again due to COVID-19 surge. Are casinos next? Here’s what we know
What are the odds of Nevada closing a Las Vegas Strip resort corridor that doubles as the state’s economic engine?…
Carnival cruise lines plan ‘staggered’ comeback, won’t return to full capacity until 2022
Carnival’s eight cruise lines will take a phased return to sailing determined by region and will not reach full capacity…
Last call: Las Vegas to shuts bars down again Friday night to thwart coronavirus spike
Las Vegas bars, including restaurant bars, will shut down again on Friday night, just five weeks after The Strip reopened…
Welcome back: Las Vegas’ Bally’s hotel-casino to reopen July 23 during COVID-19 pandemic
The Las Vegas Strip property plans to welcome guests back at 10 a.m. on July 23 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Hersheypark’s opening amid COVID-19 involves masks, higher security and temperature checks
Hersheypark has had thousands of questions on their social media pages about when the park would open and how guests…
Disney World: Fans sneak peek at new COVID-19 precautions ahead of Saturday’s reopening
As Disney World welcomed passholders for a preview ahead of Saturday’s reopening, fans were pleased with the park’s new COVID-19…
Walt Disney World welcomes first guests since coronavirus closures
Annual passholders were treated to a special preview of the Magic Kingdom’s reopening. Walt Disney World has been closed for…
Let me take a selfie: Iowa’s first selfie museum goes viral in Des Moines
A do-it-yourself photo studio with 27 “Instagrammable” rooms has only been open a month, but it’s drawing people from across…
‘Aggressive’ bees cause Joshua Tree National Park officials to close popular campground for two weeks
It’s a definite buzzkill for those looking to visit the popular Jumbo Rocks Campground at Joshua Tree National Park in…
American Airlines flight attendant, 61, dies suddenly while working
American Airlines flight attendant Joe Tormes was working a flight with his wife when he died suddenly Sunday, their union…
Disney World reopening: Passholder preview provides sneak peek at new COVID-19 precautions
As Disney World welcomed passholders for a preview ahead of Saturday’s reopening, fans were pleased with the park’s new COVID-19…
Disney World reopens with new safety measures
As Walt Disney World reopens, here are some new health and safety measures you may see.
Bye-bye Long Beach, hello LAX: JetBlue exiting longtime Southern California base
The airline already serves Los Angeles but will be adding several new destinations when flights shift from Long Beach in…
TSA adds new coronavirus protections for screeners after whistleblower complaint
Starting later this month, TSA officers will be required to change their gloves more frequently and wear face shields when…
Airline passengers are finding ‘creative ways’ to remove masks, American pilot says
An American Airlines pilot says it’s hard to enforce their mask policy without a federal mandate and wants FAA and…
Caesars employees will be taken off schedule if they don’t get tested for COVID-19
Workers at Caesars Palace, Paris, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Nobu have until July 17 to get tested. And if they can…
Gatlinburg’s Anakeesta theme park opens new tower with 360-degree views of Smoky Mountains
Anakeesta’s AnaVista Tower is the highest point in downtown Gatlinburg and the only 360-degree view of the Smoky Mountains.
AIDA Cruises to resume operations in August, with new health protocols – but no port calls
German line AIDA Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corp., announced Thursday that it would resume operations in August after idling…
Your guide to the best light ice creams and frozen desserts
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Motorists hold their bladders as some restaurants, gas stations close public restrooms
Concerns about the coronavirus have prompted the closing of some service stations – and that’s making it harder for motorists…
Disney World works to reassure guests ahead of reopening, resumes ticket sales and hotel bookings for 2020
Ahead of Walt Disney World’s reopening Saturday, it offered a sneak peek on how it’s preparing for guests. The park…
Disney World works to reassure guests, releases magical safety video days ahead of reopening
Ahead of Walt Disney World’s phased reopening Saturday, the theme park offered a sneak peek on how they are preparing…
Riding a roller coaster in Japan? There’s a new rule: ‘Please scream inside your heart’
As theme parks have reopened in Japan, one new rule has visitors thrown for a loop: No screaming on roller…
Carnival cancels at least 30 cruises from November to January, Princess announces ship schedule shift
Carnival said its newest ship will not sail until Feb. 6. Renovations on a second ship have also been delayed,…
Ask the Captain: Would it be safe to fly first class on a nonstop flight?
This week, readers ask about the safety of flying first class nonstop and the use of ultraviolet light to sanitize…
“A gut punch:” United Airlines to lay off up to 36,000 U.S. employees in October as travel remains depressed
United said Wednesday that it will lay off up to 36,000 frontline workers like flight attendants and airport customer service…
Car been sitting idle during the COVID-19 outbreak? Here’s how to prep it for a road trip
If you’ve been driving less due to COVID-19, get your car checked out before going far from home. Here are…
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Florida’s Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach require masks for indoor public locations to slow virus
“People need to take responsibility for not infecting other people and they may not even know they have it,” Cocoa…
Double whammy: United says coronavirus surges and new quarantine rules are denting travel demand – again
COVID-19 surges in Sun Belt states and new quarantine rules have combined to drive down travel demand, United Airlines said…
Carnival delays Mardi Gras launch, Radiance overhaul, cancels at least 30 cruises from November to January
Carnival said its newest ship will not sail until Feb. 6. Renovations on a second ship have also been delayed,…
Tourist-friendly downtown Nashville is now the epicenter of city’s COVID-19 outbreak
Nashville’s government released heat maps Tuesday showing that coronavirus is spreading fastest and furthest in the downtown area.
These cruise ships won’t make their debut until 2021 in wake of COVID-19
With the cruise industry idle until late summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, new ships from Carnival, Royal Caribbean and…
Is international travel allowed yet? See reopening dates for Jamaica, Dubai, other destinations
Jamaica is preparing to welcome back international tourists June 15, though visitors from some states will have to provide a…
NY, NJ quarantine advisory expands to 19 states, including Delaware, Oklahoma and Kansas
Delaware is the first state added to the New York tri-state area’s quarantine list which borders one of the three…
Amtrak offers buy-one, get-one promotion on its sleeper trains amid COVID-19 — with a catch
Amtrak wants you to have sweet dreams the next time you travel — so much so that it’s sweetening the…
Go on a (virtual) tour of Tokyo with these gorgeous photos
Old and new collide in Tokyo, Japan’s dazzling metropolis and capital city
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian create panel to make cruising safe from the coronavirus
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian hope its experts can find solutions to reassure passengers and crew.
Is it safe for Disney World to reopen this weekend as coronavirus cases soar in Florida?
As Walt Disney World prepares to reopen on Saturday, Florida has recorded the largest weekly increase in coronavirus cases in…
Chicago will require visitors from 15 hot spots – like Florida and California – to quarantine
Like the New York City metro area, Chicago will require visitors from 15 states with high COVID-19 rates to quarantine…
‘N95 mask and hand sanitizer at the ready’: The COVID-19 pandemic affects the future of Gen Z travel
Gen Z is primed to handle crisis after crisis and will adapt to extra safety precautions amid COVID-19.
Las Vegas’ Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace reopens amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Caesars Entertainment property in Las Vegas is the seventh to open since Nevada lifted a COVID-19 shutdown that lasted…
Spirit to the rescue: Airline sends emergency plane to bring stranded family home
Spirit Airlines is the hero we didn’t know we needed, sending an empty plane to Turks & Caicos on Wednesday…
Is international travel allowed yet? See when Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, other countries will reopen borders
Jamaica is preparing to welcome back international tourists June 15, while Austria requires negative coronavirus tests and won’t allow direct…
The Louvre Museum in Paris reopens after a 4-month coronavirus lockdown
The Louvre Museum in Paris, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa painting reopens in Paris, July 6, 2020 after…
Regional hot dog styles you need to try
Every dog has its day. And chili. And mustard. And…
Crowds flock to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey ready to have some fun, masks in place
It was a case of “better late than never” for fans of a sprawling NJ theme park who showed up…
Airbnb unveils booking restrictions for renters under 25 to clamp down on house parties
Airbnb is taking steps to reduce “unauthorized house parties” thrown by younger guests (under 25) in rental homes, the company…
Face masks flopped on the Fourth of July in Rehoboth Beach: ‘It is my choice’
The holiday weekend brought crowds to Rehoboth Beach in Delaware and with it the concern that the weekend could cause…
It’s ‘all aboard’ again for these scenic train rides after closing for coronavirus
After being closed during the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of scenic train rides have once again…
Passenger removed from Spirit Airlines flight for refusing to wear a mask
Footage on social media shows a passenger being confronted by Port Authority officers for failing to comply and wear a…
‘It’s just really squirrely up here’: Veterinarian Ken Simmons said before his plane vanished
Simmons, 62, his wife Alice, 59, and golden retrievers Bailey and Lily disappeared the afternoon of Feb. 1, 2019, while…
Celebrating July 4th during a pandemic: Tips for staying safe at parades and house parties
It’s easy to let your guard down and risk COVID-19 infection at parties. Here are tips to keep in mind…
Everything you need to know about French cuisine in Los Angeles
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Ask the Captain: How often do airlines replace the HEPA filters on their planes?
This week, retired pilot John Cox answers your question about HEPA filter maintenance and how they mitigate the chance of…
Black family sues Hilton after white clerk calls police over hotel’s own billing mistake
A billing mistake by the hotel results in a dispute that led to police being called to the Hampton Inn.…
Here’s how to stay safe when flying during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts say flying is safer than it was earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic because of airlines’ changes, but travelers can…
Get your European fix in these U.S. towns
If the EU’s decision scuttled your European vacation plans, check out these 10 American substitutes that offer an Old World…
Can’t go to Europe? You can still get your Old World fix in California, Georgia or Wisconsin
American spots like Solvang, California, and Helen, Georgia, come pretty close to Denmark and Bavaria. See where else you can…
Freaked out about full flights during a pandemic? These airlines are still blocking seats – for now
Delta, Southwest, JetBlue and Alaska are among the airlines not filling planes to capacity amid the coronavirus pandemic. But be…
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Five easy tips to keep your car reliable during the coronavirus pandemic
Is COVID-19 preventing you from driving your car as much as you’d like? Here’s five easy tips to keep your…
Milwaukee hotels begin to see signs of recovery from COVID-19 pandemic on travel industry, experts say
Milwaukee area hotels are starting to see signs of recovery from the coronvavirus pandemic’s impact on the travel industry, an…
What hotels, tourism will look like in Southwest Florida over the Fourth of July
Southwest Florida will see a quieter Fourth of July holiday weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas’ Bexar joins Los Angeles, Florida counties in closing beaches, parks for July 4th weekend
Beaches in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach Counties and the Florida Keys will close for the July 4th weekend to halt…
CBP postpones Trusted Traveler enrollment centers reopening until Aug. 10
Customs and Border Protection has postponed reopening its trusted traveler enrollment centers through at least Aug. 10, the agency said…