United Airlines says some workers who faced firing over COVID-19 vaccine policy got shots
United Airlines says only about 300 employees out of its U.S. workforce of 67,000 face dismissal for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
2 charged in $550,000 airline lost luggage scam
Pernell Anthony Jones Jr. and Donmonick Martin are accused of booking flights under false identities and making false claims to commercial airlines for reimbursement for lost luggage.
Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative test
The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.
Amtrak derailment victims identified as Georgia couple, Illinois man
The three people who died when a train derailed in rural Montana over the weekend included a Georgia couple who were on a cross-country trip to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and 29-year-old Illinois man who was traveling to Oregon with his wife.
Disney Cruise Line faces $20M lawsuit over alleged sexual assault of 3-year-old girl
A Vermont couple said their toddler was sexually assaulted by an older child passenger while attending the cruise’s daycare facility.
Flight attendants call for more action against unruly passengers
Since January, the Federal Aviation Administration has logged more than 4,200 unruly passenger reports, leading to more than $1 million in fines issued.
FAA asks airlines to do more to stop violent, unruly passengers
Despite a zero-tolerance policy enacted in January, the FAA is seeing a rise in violent, unruly passengers on planes. The agency has asked airlines to do more to bring those numbers down.
TSA will double fines on mask mandate violations at airports, on flights
The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders.
Study: Delta’s pre-flight COVID-19 tests significantly decrease risk of infection
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
American Airlines ends COVID leave for unvaccinated workers
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
9/11 attack prompted more security, less privacy for travelers
Ask anyone old enough to remember travel before Sept. 11, 2001, and you're likely to get a gauzy recollection of what flying was like.
Labor Day COVID caution: Hospitalizations rising in Wisconsin
The COVID-19 delta variant and a rising number of hospitalizations in Wisconsin are not keeping people from traveling for Labor Day weekend.
Evers appoints Wisconsin tourism secretary
Gov. Tony Evers announced he is appointing Anne Sayers to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism on Thursday, Sept. 2.
Newark airport: Many flights canceled, delayed after Ida remnants cause major flooding
Dozens of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were either canceled or delayed on Thursday morning after major flooding in the area.
Raw chicken parts found at baggage claim prompts TSA message
The TSA is offering packing tips after finding raw, uncontained chicken parts on a luggage carousel.
Unruly airline passenger fines top $1 million, FAA says
Airlines have reported about 3,900 incidents of unruly passengers this year, and three-fourths involve refusal to wear a mask, according to the FAA.
American Airlines extends alcohol service pause into 2022
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
Hyundai, Kia recall 600,000 vehicles to fix trunk latch problem
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. because damage to the trunk latches can stop them from being opened from the inside.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.