CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
GasBuddy says $4 per gallon national average not out of the question in 2022
Gas price projections from GasBuddy say that $4 per gallon as a national average is a possibility for 2022, a signal that the economy is recovering from the pandemic.
Gas price projections from GasBuddy say that $4 per gallon as a national average is a possibility for 2022, a signal that the economy is recovering from the pandemic.
COVID-19 spread impacts holiday flights
Thousands of international and domestic flights have been canceled since Friday because of the Omicron variant.
Thousands of international and domestic flights have been canceled since Friday because of the Omicron variant.
Passport fees to increase by $20 starting Monday
Starting Dec. 27, the price to get a passport book will climb $20. The State Department says the price hike is necessary “ to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world.”
Starting Dec. 27, the price to get a passport book will climb $20. The State Department says the price hike is necessary “ to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world.”
Hundreds more flights canceled Sunday due to staff shortages
More than 700 flights entering, leaving or flying within the U.S. were called off Sunday.
More than 700 flights entering, leaving or flying within the U.S. were called off Sunday.
Thousands of flights canceled, delayed on Christmas Eve due to staff shortages
The omicron variant is upending holiday plans and leading to thousands of flight cancellations worldwide, as airlines experience a high-volume of staff and crew calling out sick.
The omicron variant is upending holiday plans and leading to thousands of flight cancellations worldwide, as airlines experience a high-volume of staff and crew calling out sick.
Airlines cancel flights due to COVID staffing shortages
Thousands of flights were canceled Friday due to staff shortages caused by COVID-19.
Thousands of flights were canceled Friday due to staff shortages caused by COVID-19.
Car crashes through guard rail on Stevenson Expressway, lands on road below
A car driving on the Stevenson Expressway crashed through a guard rail and landed on the street below early Friday morning, according to Illinois State Police.
A car driving on the Stevenson Expressway crashed through a guard rail and landed on the street below early Friday morning, according to Illinois State Police.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Delta, United cancel dozens of Christmas Eve flights amid omicron surge
Delta, United and Lufthansa have reported canceling dozens of flights over Christmas amid staff shortages tied to omicron.
Delta, United and Lufthansa have reported canceling dozens of flights over Christmas amid staff shortages tied to omicron.
Chicago adds 5 states, 1 territory to COVID-19 travel advisory days before Christmas
Five states and one territory were added to Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday as residents make their final travel preparations for the Christmas holiday.
Five states and one territory were added to Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday as residents make their final travel preparations for the Christmas holiday.
Southwest CEO tests positive for COVID-19 after Senate testimony
Several major airline executives sat next to one another in the hearing, and did not wear masks during testimony
Several major airline executives sat next to one another in the hearing, and did not wear masks during testimony
Florida man kicked off United Airlines flight for wearing women’s underwear as COVID-19 mask
United requires all travelers to wear a face mask with no vents or openings that fully covers their nose and mouth.
United requires all travelers to wear a face mask with no vents or openings that fully covers their nose and mouth.
Chicago Travel Advisory: California, Mississippi added to list as COVID-19 case rates climb nationwide
Two states have been added to Chicago's COVID-19 Travel Advisory as daily case rates continue to climb nationwide.
Two states have been added to Chicago's COVID-19 Travel Advisory as daily case rates continue to climb nationwide.
Delta grounds SkyMiles for basic economy tickets
After being grounded for nearly two years because of the pandemic, many travelers are ready to fly the friendly skies once again.
After being grounded for nearly two years because of the pandemic, many travelers are ready to fly the friendly skies once again.
Gunmen on jet skis open fire near Cancun resort, sending tourists running
Tourists visiting Cancun are sent running for their lives after gunmen on jet skis opened fire on the beach, steps away from the Grand Ocean Palm resorts.
Tourists visiting Cancun are sent running for their lives after gunmen on jet skis opened fire on the beach, steps away from the Grand Ocean Palm resorts.
2 states, 1 district removed from Chicago's COVID-19 travel advisory
Two states and one district were removed from Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday.
Two states and one district were removed from Chicago's weekly COVID-19 travel advisory on Tuesday.
You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
2 states, 1 territory removed from Chicago weekly travel advisory
Chicago health officials removed two states and a territory from its weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
Chicago health officials removed two states and a territory from its weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.
Chicago prepares for new COVID-19 variant
Travel restrictions are starting to be put in place after a new COVID variant was reported in South Africa.
Travel restrictions are starting to be put in place after a new COVID variant was reported in South Africa.