Virgin Galactic reopens spaceflight ticket sales
Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.
Trucker protest: Canadian judge orders end to blockade on Ambassador Bridge
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
Trucker protest could impact Super Bowl fans, officials warn
The Department of Homeland Security has warned local law enforcement that truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions in the U.S. could potentially impact the Super Bowl this weekend.
Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.
Flying AirCar gets airworthiness certification
AirCar completed 70 hours of rigorous flight tests involving full range of flight and performance maneuvers as well as demonstrated static and dynamic stability.
Southwest Airlines to resume selling alcohol on flights
After a two-year pause, Southwest Airlines will once again sell alcohol on flights on Feb. 16.
Expedia to give away 20 trips, including 25k during Super Bowl 2022
During the big game, Expedia will encourage viewers to "travel the ads." The 20 prizes are valued at $120,000.
CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
Former Uber driver ditches car to bike across all 50 state capitals
Bob Barnes, 52, is on a tour de America, visiting all capital cities to raise awareness about blood donations and to learn more about society.
Youngest woman to fly solo around world combats extreme weather on 155-day journey
The 19-year-old completed her 41-country, 155-day journey on Thursday after landing her small airplane in Belgium.
Trans-Atlantic flight turns around due to passenger's mask dispute, American Airlines says
According to a statement from the airline, a mask dispute caused a flight to London to turn around and return to the Miami International Airport.
Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
FAA says unruly airline passenger reports down 50% so far in 2022
Within the first two weeks of 2022, the FAA has received 76 reports of unruly passenger behavior.
Milwaukee's Bronzeville makes New York Times travel list
The New York Times recently named Milwaukee's Bronzeville district as one of its "52 Places for a Changed World" – a list of places for travelers to visit in 2022.
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
I-95 shutdown: Uber rider trapped in traffic slammed with $600 bill
Andrew Peters returned home, like hundreds of others trapped for hours on I-95 in Virginia Tuesday, to a $600 bill from Uber.
Milwaukee woman stranded on Amtrak during East Coast storm
A Milwaukee woman is upset after being stranded on an Amtrak train near Lynchburg, Virginia for more than 30 hours amid East Coast storms.
United, Spirit airlines to temporarily increase pay for pilots
Airlines are having to increase pay for employees amid a wave of cancellations due to staff shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.
Milwaukee flights canceled, delayed amid winter storm
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport reported several cancellations and delayed flights on New Year's Day as winter weather hit the area.