Las Vegas hotels hiring hundreds as travel confidence returns
The Las Vegas Strip is definitely seeing demand as hotels are needing to hire more staff and fast. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.
Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Mesa flight school helps train pilots for major airlines
With the increased demand in travel, airlines are already warning of a pilot shortage. So what does it take if you're thinking of a new career? FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details. https://atpflightschool.com
Average US price of gas holds steady at $2.94 per gallon
The highest average price in the nation right now is $3.99 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.50 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Yosemite National Park to limit summer visitors amid ongoing pandemic
Yosemite National Park will require advanced reservations for day visitors during the peak summer season to limit the number of visitors and allow social distancing amid the pandemic.
As country faces pilot shortage, demand for flight schools soar
The country's pilot shortage problem predates COVID-19, but the pandemic made the problem worse. Now, airline companies are working to train more people to fly the planes they have.
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.
Avelo Airlines coming to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
A new airline is launching in the Western United States later this month. Avelo Airlines, the first new mainline airline in America in nearly 15 years, will serve 12 smaller airports, including Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Introductory fares will start at $19. Service in the Valley will begin on May 3.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises through June 30
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
Pilot flies family kicked off Southwest flight over face mask to Austin
A Denver family got a flight on a private plane after being kicked off a Southwest flight to Austin because their toddler was not wearing his mask.
Uber putting $250M toward boosting driver incentives, enticing new recruits
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
United training 5,000 pilots by 2030, half being women, people of color
At least half of the applicants accepted to United's new flight school will be women or people of color, and no prior flight experience is needed.
Airlines starting to reinstate change fees on cheapest fares — here’s what you need to know
For those with tentative plans to fly this year, change fees on some fares that were waived by airlines during the pandemic have been reinstated or will be soon.
Deputies de-escalate tense Oakland airport situation with temperature, Tasers
Terminal 1 at the Oakland International Airport was closed for nearly four hours Tuesday morning after a suicidal man with a knife threatened to harm himself. But deputies were able to de-escalate the situation by altering the temperature inside the airport and deploying Tasers - not guns - yielding a positive and non-deadly ending to a tense morning.
Travel woes: Travelers waiting in line for hours to get a rental car in Arizona
Travelers to Arizona are finding it hard to get a rental car for their visit to the Grand Canyon State.
COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
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
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.