What will air travel look like in a post-pandemic world?
Bryan Del Monte, president of The Aviation Agency, talks about how he foresees the airline industry adapting in a post-pandemic world.
Bryan Del Monte, president of The Aviation Agency, talks about how he foresees the airline industry adapting in a post-pandemic world.
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
United training 5,000 pilots by 2030, half being women, people of color
At least half of the applicants accepted to United's new flight school will be women or people of color, and no prior flight experience is needed.
At least half of the applicants accepted to United's new flight school will be women or people of color, and no prior flight experience is needed.
United plans to hire about 300 new pilots amid travel rebound
United Airlines said Thursday it plans to hire about 300 pilots, another sign that airlines feel more confident that a recent increase in travel will continue.
United Airlines said Thursday it plans to hire about 300 pilots, another sign that airlines feel more confident that a recent increase in travel will continue.
CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
Car crashes into fast-food restaurant in Vittum Park
A car crashed into a fast-food restaurant Wednesday morning in Vittum Park on the Southwest Side.
A car crashed into a fast-food restaurant Wednesday morning in Vittum Park on the Southwest Side.
Fight erupts between two women aboard American Airlines flight, video shows
FIST FIGHT: Two women reportedly got into a fist fight while an American Airlines aircraft was preparing to deplane. Video was posted to Twitter.
FIST FIGHT: Two women reportedly got into a fist fight while an American Airlines aircraft was preparing to deplane. Video was posted to Twitter.
Chicago updates coronavirus travel order
Travelers who have been fully vaccinated for two weeks are exempt from the travel order requirements.
Travelers who have been fully vaccinated for two weeks are exempt from the travel order requirements.
Most pet owners say they'd pay extra to bring animals on a plane: Survey
20% of pet owners told Value Penguin they would pay $300+ to bring an animal on a flight
20% of pet owners told Value Penguin they would pay $300+ to bring an animal on a flight
Royal Caribbean will begin Bahamas cruises for vaccinated passengers in June
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
States brace for impact of spring break travel surge
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
US travel on the rise as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn pandemic isn’t over
Some destination hot spots are already seeing waves of travelers as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn the pandemic is not over yet.
Some destination hot spots are already seeing waves of travelers as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn the pandemic is not over yet.
Safe alternatives to celebrate spring break 2021
Travel expert Jeannene Tornatore dishes out local spring break suggestions that are safer than the usual crowded draws of past years.
Travel expert Jeannene Tornatore dishes out local spring break suggestions that are safer than the usual crowded draws of past years.
Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.
Plane debris falls from sky onto Colo. neighborhood during emergency landing
A United Airlines plane experiencing a right-engine failure shortly after takeoff dropped debris over a Colorado neighborhood Saturday afternoon before turning around and making an emergency landing back at the airport.
A United Airlines plane experiencing a right-engine failure shortly after takeoff dropped debris over a Colorado neighborhood Saturday afternoon before turning around and making an emergency landing back at the airport.
Carnival CEO predicts 'most, if not all' of cruise fleet will return to seas this year
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
Southwest Airlines launches first-ever service at O'Hare
On Sunday, Southwest Airlines launched service for the first time ever at O’Hare International Airport, ending more than 30 years of exclusive Chicago service at Midway.
On Sunday, Southwest Airlines launched service for the first time ever at O’Hare International Airport, ending more than 30 years of exclusive Chicago service at Midway.
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.
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Riverdale man charged in carjacking on the Near North Side
A 39-year-old Riverdale man has been charged with a November carjacking on the Near North Side.
A 39-year-old Riverdale man has been charged with a November carjacking on the Near North Side.



















