DFW Airport trying out 'Fast Pass' that allows passengers to bypass TSA security line
DFW International Airport has started allowing its passengers to use a security fast pass for TSA lines at one of its checkpoints.
TSA will double fines on mask mandate violations at airports, on flights
The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders.
American Airlines pilots’ union to picket at major airports
American Airlines pilots are protesting what they call mismanagement of the ramp-up in flight schedules. They say they are overworked, tired and fed up with the lack of accommodations they've dealt with to keep up with travel demand.
Newark airport: Many flights canceled, delayed after Ida remnants cause major flooding
Dozens of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were either canceled or delayed on Thursday morning after major flooding in the area.
North Texas health officials remind those traveling for Labor Day to take COVID-19 precautions
Whether holiday plans involve air travel or a road trip, people - both vaccinated and unvaccinated - are strongly urged to take precautions.
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.
Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
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.
American Airlines extends alcohol service pause into 2022
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
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.
United Airlines to require U.S. employees to be vaccinated
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a rising number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases. However, North Texas-based American and Southwest are not going that far just yet.
Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccination documents
The Canadian government can fine individuals 5000 CAD a day for violations.
Fully vaccinated US, EU visitors can visit England without quarantining
Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and much of Europe, excluding France, will now be able to visit England without having to quarantine.
US to keep international travel restrictions for now, citing virus surge
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
State Department temporarily suspends online passport booking system over bots
The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it was forced to temporarily disable its online passport booking system after scammers used automated software to acquire appointments to sell to third parties.
Southwest, American post 2Q profits as air travel picks up
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both posted second-quarter profits on Thursday thanks to generous federal pandemic relief that covers most of their labor costs.
Frontier Airlines adds seven new non-stop routes at DFW Airport
Frontier will now offer direct flights from DFW to: Buffalo; Durango, Colorado; Hartford, Connecticut; Phoenix; San Diego; San Francisco and Tampa.
North Texas aviator Wally Funk flies aboard Blue Origin with Jeff Bezos
The dream of space flight is something Wally Funk has been holding onto for more than 50 years. The one-time female astronaut candidate from the 1960s was also be aboard Bezos's New Shepard spacecraft.
Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says
The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.