FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again after deadly 2018, 2019 crashes

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight after nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor opens sensory room for travelers seeking quiet
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has opened a Sensory Room in Terminal 4 for special needs travelers to get a break from the sensory overload they may experience in the airport.

Frontier adds flights from Phoenix to California for as low as $19

Getting to California will get a little easier in the coming year as Frontier Airlines has announced new non-stop seasonal service from Phoenix to three California destinations.

British Airways, American Airlines unveil voluntary COVID-19 testing plan

British Airways says it will start testing passengers flying from the U.S. to London's Heathrow Airport for COVID-19 in an effort to persuade the British government it should scrap rules requiring most international travelers to quarantine for 14 days. 

Hawaiian Airlines letting customers redeem miles for COVID-19 testing kit

Hawaiian Airlines said members in its loyalty program can use 14,000 miles to order a mail-in test kit by Vault Health. The program is “for a limited time only.”

Cruise ship ends Caribbean voyage early due to COVID-19

The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.

Arizona's top doctor asks snowbirds to quarantine as COVID-19 cases rise

As snowbirds head to Arizona for warmer weather in the winter, the state's top doctor asks for them to quarantine to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Tourists can visit Titanic wreckage for $125G starting in 2021

OceanGate Expeditions is bringing “citizen scientists” on a series of undersea missions to document the wreckage of the Titanic, according to a press release.

Cruise industry extends sailing suspensions for the rest of 2020, despite government lifting no-sail order

Cruise lines are extending the suspension of U.S. sailing operations through the end of the year, just days after the U.S. government effectively lifted its no-sail order despite a global spike in coronavirus infections.

North Carolina pastor accused of urinating on woman, steps down from job: Report

The minister who was accused of urinating on a female passenger during a flight last month has stepped down from his role at a North Carolina church.

Tourism spending in Arizona down by more than 50%

The Arizona Office of Tourism said Oct. 29 that revenue generated by visitors between January and September is 52% less.

Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures

Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.