Milwaukee anxiously awaits visitors after devastating year for tourism
Following COVID challenges for the tourism and hospitality industries, this summer is expected to bring a welcome rebound! Many in Milwaukee are anxiously awaiting a flood of visitors with spending down.
2 test positive for COVID-19 on 1st fully vaccinated Celebrity cruise
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
United Airlines will require new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
United Airlines will begin next week requiring all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
CDC eases some international travel recommendations for vaccinated Americans
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
US traffic deaths up 7% in 2020, highest number since 2007
The government's highway safety agency says U.S. traffic deaths rose 7% last year.
Plane lands at Milwaukee airport after 'abnormal' fuel readout
A Frontier Airlines plane is being examined after an "abnormal" fuel readout on a flight from Orlando to Milwaukee, Wednesday, June 2.
Carnival gets CDC approval for Florida, Texas cruises this summer
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Southwest, American Airlines temporarily halt alcohol service after rise in passenger violence
Southwest and American Airlines announced a temporary halt in alcohol service amid a rise in passenger violence.
American Airlines joins Southwest in delaying alcoholic beverage sales as passenger violence rises
The Federal Aviation Administration has reported more than 2,500 reports of passenger misbehavior this year.
Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
Looking for a rental car? Travel experts offer tips amid skyrocketing prices, low supply
As Memorial Day weekend is upon us, you may be thinking about your summer travel plans. Here’s what you need to know if you’ll need to get a rental car.
Memorial Day weekend road travel
AAA estimates 37 million people will travel this weekend – up 60% from 2020. Ninety percent of travelers will do so by automobile.
Memorial Day travel: AAA says 37 million to head out over weekend
With COVID-19 cases dropping and vaccinations rising – a surge in travel is expected this weekend for Memorial Day.
AAA says Memorial Day gas prices expected to hit highest in 7 years
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
Americans can reenter US with expired passports through 2021, State Department says
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
United offering rewards members chance to win free flights for a year with COVID-19 vaccine card
United Airlines will be offering new and old MileagePlus members a chance to win free flights for a year with proof of a valid COVID-19 vaccine card.