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.
Passport backlog surges to nearly 2.2M as applicants wait up to 24 weeks
A State Department official told FOX News that there are currently approximately 2,170,000 passport applications pending adjudication.
Passport scams on the rise due to massive processing backlog, BBB warns
As many as 2 million Americans are eagerly awaiting their passports to be issued or renewed by the U.S. State Department, and the processing backlog is creating an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of impatient travelers.
Eiffel Tower reopens for first time in 9 months
The Eiffel Tower is reopening for the first time in nine months, despite France's new rules aimed at taming COVID-19' fast-spreading delta variant.
Trudeau: Canada could allow vaccinated Americans back in August for non-essential travel
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
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.
Pilot shortage having ripple effect at Twin Cities aviation schools
A pilot shortage is having a ripple effect on some aviation schools in the Twin Cities.
Crowded flights and air travel delays could continue through the summer
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed
Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.
Sun Country flights delayed due to 3rd-party system outage
Sun Country Airlines said a system outage Thursday morning affected all of its flights.
Where are people traveling this summer? Google Trends offers clues
Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.
Europe back open to Americans: What you need to know before your next trip
Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter offers some tips to ensure your next international adventure goes as smoothly as possible.
TSA sees highest traveler count at airports since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
United orders dozens of new planes in plan for post-pandemic growth
United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.
Delta to hire 1,000 pilots during ‘accelerated’ recovery period
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Busting the top 5 travel booking myths
Don't get caught using these travel myths. They're either out of date or just plain wrong.
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
Airbnb bans certain new listings as COVID-19 eviction moratorium set to end
Airbnb announced a new initiative in hopes of better protecting renters as the CDC’s eviction moratorium is set to expire later this month.
Carnival restarting cruises for fully vaccinated passengers July 3 from Texas
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed plans to restart U.S. sailings from its Texas port as early as July 3 for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.