Omicron variant: Airlines must ID passengers who traveled through southern Africa, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.

Lockdown-free Florida top vacation spot for holiday season

Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.

Holiday pandemic travel: TSA screens nearly 2.5M people on Sunday alone

Nearly 2.5 million people were screened by TSA agents on Sunday alone, setting a new record for holiday travel during the pandemic.

WHO disagrees with flight bans over omicron variant

WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.

Arizona health experts concerned for holiday COVID-19 surge as travelers arrive back from vacations

Arizona health experts are warning of a COVID-19 surge as vacationers are coming back from holiday trips. The omicron variant has added an extra layer of worry as pharmaceutical companies are working to adapt vaccines to fight the new variant.

State Department issues 'do not travel' warnings to 8 countries amid omicron variant concerns

South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana were all put under a level 4 “do not travel” advisory by the U.S. State Department on Saturday.

Omicron variant emerges in more countries as world on high alert

In the U.S., Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious diseases expert, said he would not be surprised if the omicron variant was already in the United States, too.

US, Canada, EU, Japan restrict South Africa travel over Omicron variant

Advisers to the World Health Organization held a special session Friday to flesh out information about the worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.

Will travel bans stop 'highly transmissible' omicron variant?

A coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.

Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain

South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.

South African health minister calls travel restrictions 'knee-jerk reaction' to variant

Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Health Minister of South Africa took issue with countries who've enacted travel bans on South Africa after they identified a new COVID-19 variant.

Last-minute travel to and from Phoenix continues as Thanksgiving holiday looms

For Thanksgiving 2021, TSA officials say they are expecting to screen about 20 million passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period, and more travellers are heading to their destinations.

DOJ prioritizes prosecuting unruly airline passenger

The FAA said earlier this month that it had launched 950 investigations into passenger behavior on flights this year.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What is it? Where is it stored?

President Joe Biden has ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve. Here is everything you need to know about the move.

Busy day of travel ahead at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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FOX 10's Ty Brennan visits Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on the day before Thanksgiving, which is typically one of the biggest travel days of the year.

US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January

President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.

Thanksgiving travel expected to rival pre-pandemic levels

Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers

The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.

FAA proposes $160k in fines after 8 passenger incidents involving alcohol

The biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant.

NHTSA ramps up anti-DUI campaign ahead of busy holiday travel

In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.