Former Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport director recounts 9/11 and subsequent airspace closure

In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. airspace was closed, and Dave Krietor, who was Sky Harbor's director at the time, talked about what happened on that fateful day 20 years ago.

COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales

The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.

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.

European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions

The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.

Unvaccinated, people with health risks should avoid cruises, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.

FAA releases audio calls from pilots reporting unruly passengers in PSA

“We’ve got a disruptive customer in the back,” one pilot reported in a new PSA from the FAA, which has reported nearly 4,000 unruly passengers so far this year.

Many expected to travel for Labor Day amid pandemic
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Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many people around the country are expected to get out of town for Labor Day weekend. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.

Sky Harbor brings back Navigator Buddy program
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More people are traveling as we emerge from the pandemic and to help with the increased number of travelers, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is bringing back its Navigator Buddy program. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details.

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.

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.

Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19

The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.

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.