Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021

Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.

Delta will continue blocking middle seats on planes through April 2021

Ahead of spring travel, Delta announced Monday it will continue blocking middle seats and limiting capacity on its flights, hoping to ease anxieties about flying during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too

The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year. 

Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights to Mexico and the Caribbean

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.

Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport

The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.

TSA on 'high alert' at airports nationwide in wake of pro-Trump Capitol riot, upcoming inauguration

TSA officials said there will be additional law enforcement at Washington, D.C.-area airports following the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob and ahead of Biden's inauguration.

Boeing charged with conspiracy to defraud U.S., must pay $2.5 billion

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Boeing with "conspiracy to defraud the United States" over the investigations into two deadly 737 MAX Jet crashes.

American Airlines banning emotional-support animals on flights

American Airlines said Tuesday that it will ban companion animals gradually by Feb. 1, 2021. It will still allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs.

Another ground stop at DFW Airport due to possible COVID-19 exposure

For the second time in a week, the Federal Aviation Administration had to stop some airport operations and clean out one of its centers in North Texas.

Boeing Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight

A Boeing 737 Max departed Miami International Airport with 100 passengers aboard Tuesday for the aircraft’s first U.S. commercial flight since two deadly crashes in 2019.

US requires UK passengers to get negative test

The United States will require airline passengers from Britain to get a negative COVID-19 test before their flight. 

Flight radar captures pre-Christmas air travel over United States

A Flightradar24 animation shows pre-Christmas air traffic over North America, including the continental United States and parts of Canada and Mexico on the morning of December 23.

North Texas airports see small uptick in travelers heading into Christmas

Despite the CDC recommendation to stay home for the holidays, North Texas airports still had one of the busiest travel days since the pandemic began.

Passengers open Delta jet cabin door, exit via slide at LaGuardia

A Delta Airbus A321 was taxiing to the runway at LaGuardia Airport for its flight to Atlanta when a passenger popped open a cabin door, triggering the emergency slide.