Airbnb rolls out new search categories, protection for renters
The company will also let people book split stays between homes and it promised new protections for renters when listings fall short of advertised promises.
TSA to add screeners at busy airports ahead of summer travel surge
TSA Administrator David Pekoske said nearly 1,000 employees have volunteered to be sent to other airports if needed.
Southwest spending over $2 billion for faster internet, outlets, overhead bins
Southwest is making a huge financial investment in upgrades to make flights more comfortable for travelers. Faster internet service will be installed on 350 planes by the end of October.
Flight grounded in Israel after passengers receive photos of crashed planes before takeoff
The incident happened at Ben Gurion Airport outside of Tel Aviv.
Great Lakes cruise ship Octantis arrives in Port Milwaukee
The Great Lakes cruise ship, Viking Octantis, arrived in Port Milwaukee on Friday, May 6.
Army veteran drives, eats through all 50 states to learn about America
“The hospitality, food and culture all provided the experience of what America should be," Kreskin Torres, a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft, shared.
Lake Express Ferry season begins May 6
The Lake Express Ferry will launch its 2022 travel season Friday, May 6 with four daily crossings of the high-speed ferry on Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Muskegon, MI.
Hawaii's stray cats pose major threat to protected species: Why visitors should be cautious
The majority of wild and feral cats throughout the Hawaiian Islands tend to hunt certain protected species of wildlife and also spread disease, experts say.
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.
No mask requirement: Milwaukee airport, MCTS
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday. It means for the first time in years, flyers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport are no longer required to wear a mask.
Port Milwaukee's first cruise ship arrival of 2022 announced
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced that the "Viking Octantis" will be the first cruise ship to visit Port Milwaukee as part of the 2022 season.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
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.
France investigates 'serious incident' involving New York-Paris flight issue
The BEA said Wednesday that it has opened a safety investigation and that the so-called “black box” flight data and cockpit voice recorders are being analyzed.
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.
Travel Wisconsin launches campaign: 'Here's to those who Wisconsin'
The new campaign highlights Wisconsin’s spirited and celebratory nature, encouraging travelers to experience shared moments of joy in a way that is unique to Wisconsin.
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.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
JetBlue expands to MKE; nonstop flights to Boston, JFK
There are now two easy ways to get to Boston or New York City from Milwaukee. JetBlue officially launched its nonstop service to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Sunday.