Explainer: What are the rules for travelers entering the US?
Concerns surrounding the COVID-19 omicron variant are leading to new restrictions on travel that start Dec. 6.
Concerns surrounding the COVID-19 omicron variant are leading to new restrictions on travel that start Dec. 6.
Cruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in New Orleans
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
Man jumps out of taxiing Southwest Airlines plane at Phoenix's Sky Harbor airport: airline
A man jumped out of a Southwest Airlines airplane that was taxiing around Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 4, the airline said.
A man jumped out of a Southwest Airlines airplane that was taxiing around Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 4, the airline said.
COVID-19 outbreak on cruise ship approaching New Orleans
Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday night.
Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday night.
Rapid COVID testing site opens at LAX for international travelers
One day after confirming the county's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a rapid-testing site will open at Los Angeles International Airport Friday that will offer free -- but voluntary -- COVID tests for arriving international passengers.
One day after confirming the county's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a rapid-testing site will open at Los Angeles International Airport Friday that will offer free -- but voluntary -- COVID tests for arriving international passengers.
HMSHost: Sky Harbor Airport concession workers, baristas end 10-day strike
Officials with HMSHost, a vendor that operates many of the restaurants and coffee shops inside the terminals, say workers with the Unite Here Local 11 union have gone on strike. The union had been in negotiations with the company since 2017.
Officials with HMSHost, a vendor that operates many of the restaurants and coffee shops inside the terminals, say workers with the Unite Here Local 11 union have gone on strike. The union had been in negotiations with the company since 2017.
US to require all inbound travelers to take COVID-19 test 1 day before flight
All travelers to the U.S. must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flights, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, the White House said.
All travelers to the U.S. must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flights, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, the White House said.
Highway to Grand Canyon's North Rim closed for winter; caution on routes urged
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced the closure of State Route 67 between Jacob Lake and the North Rim on Wednesday.
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced the closure of State Route 67 between Jacob Lake and the North Rim on Wednesday.
China clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again
China’s aviation regulator cleared the Boeing 737 Max on Thursday to return to flying with technical upgrades more than two years after the plane was grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes.
China’s aviation regulator cleared the Boeing 737 Max on Thursday to return to flying with technical upgrades more than two years after the plane was grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes.
WHO urges elderly to postpone travel plans amid rise of omicron variant
The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised elderly and immunocompromised individuals to postpone travel plans amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus variant.
The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised elderly and immunocompromised individuals to postpone travel plans amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus variant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.