Startup airline company to begin low-cost flights between Phoenix area and Los Angeles in May

Avelo, a low-cost airline, will start service at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in May, just in time for the summer months. The airline is focusing on leisure destinations because many are ready for a relaxing vacation after staying at home for much of 2020.

CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.

Steam Saturdays: Restored vintage locomotives take passengers to the Grand Canyon
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It's full steam ahead on a train to the Grand Canyon. The locomotives are scheduled to get moving on the first Saturday of the months starting April 3 through October. https://www.thetrain.com/events/steam-saturdays

Sky Harbor Airport bustling with travelers during Easter weekend

More than 100 million Americans have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and now the CDC has issued new travel guidelines as airports start to stack up again.

CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing

The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.

Leopard Aviation expands fleet of pilot-training aircraft
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Leopard Aviation, a new flight school located in Scottsdale and Mesa, has expanded its fleet of pilot-training aircraft. More information at www.leopardaviation.com

Businesses near U.S.-Mexico border struggle with boundaries’ closure

In border towns across the U.S., small businesses are reeling from the economic fallout of the partial closure of North America’s international boundaries.

FAA proposes thousands of dollars in fines for 2 travelers who refused to wear face masks on flights

Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.

FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers

The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.

Is Sky Harbor expected to see pre-pandemic spring travel numbers this year?
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March was typically Sky Harbor's busiest month before the pandemic. Heather Shelbrack with the Sky Harbor Aviation Department says the airport is seeing an increase in travelers this year but we're not back to pre-pandemic numbers.

As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, AAA warns 2021 travel will likely be a different experience for many

For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.

Clear Sky resorts set to open for Summer 2021
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Guests will be able to rent out sky domes in two national parks, including the Grand Canyon.