Travel demand high despite inflation and pilot shortage
If you’re planning a trip for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, AAA says start now if you haven’t already.
Pilot shortage could impact summer travel plans
While air travel demand continues to soar, a growing pilot shortage will force airlines to ground flights during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.
Nearly half of DMV planning on traveling this summer, AAA study finds
If you're planning on getting out of Virginia, Maryland or D.C. this summer, you aren't alone – a new poll from AAA shows a record-breaking summer travel season could be looming.
Luxury sky dome near Grand Canyon launches 2nd season — how to stay here
Clear Sky Resort, based in Tempe, Arizona, will launch its second season on May 26, which provides a unique vacation experience by bringing the outdoors inside.
Justice Department to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.
Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
United Airlines to allow some passengers banned for mask-related rules to fly again
United Airlines tells FOX 5 they banned about 1,000 customers during the span of the mask policy.
Federal judge mask mandate ruling: How the DMV is being impacted
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday. So, how does that affect D.C., Maryland and Virginia?
Metro makes masks optional for all riders and employees
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has announced – effective immediately – masks are optional on Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess for customers.
These major U.S. airlines are dropping mask requirements
These major airlines are planning to drop mask mandates for its passengers going in and out of LAX.
Face masks now optional on major American airlines, effective immediately
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge’s order.
Tourism picks up in DC
Perhaps, there's no greater sign that tourism is back than seeing buses parked around the District.
The world’s largest treehouse resort to open in Tennessee — how you can stay here
When the Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is completed, it will feature 130 treehouses spread out across 40 acres. And yes, there will be slides, ladders, and drawbridges.
‘High life’: Cannabis-infused farm listed on Airbnb
The Sonoma Hills Farms will offer guests a first-hand look at cannabis farming.
Carnival Cruise Line reports best-ever booking week after CDC drops COVID cruise ship warning
Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.
Southwest passenger arrested for masturbating 4 times during flight
A man on a Southwest Airlines flight faces federal charges after allegedly masturbating at least four times during the flight.
Airlines grapple with thousands of delays, cancellations over weekend
FlightAware, a website that tracks flights, noted major disruptions at several Florida airports, including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Airbus conducts flight fueled by cooking oil, fatty acids
Airbus plans to have all aircraft in its fleet running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of the decade.
Mexico to rent out presidential jet for weddings and parties
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has now essentially given up on his quixotic bid to sell off the presidential jet, and will rent it out for weddings or coming-of-age parties.
Flight attendants, airline CEOs urge Biden administration to end federal mask mandate on planes
Mask mandates are being dropped in restaurants, schools, and at sporting events – but not aboard planes.