Hyatt to require masks for guests at hotels in the Americas to help reduce spread of COVID-19
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
TSA seized guns at checkpoints in July 2020 at 3 times the rate of July 2019, despite 75% fewer travelers
The Transportation Security Administration said in a press release that the agency saw an alarmingly high number of firearms seized at security checkpoints in July 2020 compared to July 2019, despite there being 75% fewer travelers at airports.
The Transportation Security Administration said in a press release that the agency saw an alarmingly high number of firearms seized at security checkpoints in July 2020 compared to July 2019, despite there being 75% fewer travelers at airports.
Southwest Airlines no longer cleaning armrests, seat belts between flights
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
US lifts Global Level 4 warning against international travel amid COVID-19, but countries still bar Americans
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
Puerto Rico added to Chicago's quarantine travel order
Chicago’s emergency travel order is extending all the way to Puerto Rico.
Chicago’s emergency travel order is extending all the way to Puerto Rico.
A cruise line started sailing again and passengers started getting coronavirus
A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew.
A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew.
Illinoisans continue to make trips to Wisconsin despite Lightfoot's travel order
Illinoisans are still making their way to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin despite travel restrictions requiring time in quarantine set by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Illinoisans are still making their way to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin despite travel restrictions requiring time in quarantine set by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Delta flight turns around after 2 passengers refuse to wear coronavirus masks
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
Airbnb summer rental safety amid COVID-19 pandemic: What to know before you check in
With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.
With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.
Road trip? Quarantines mess with Americans' travel plans
Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan.
Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan.
European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
United may furlough one-third of its pilots as coronavirus pandemic continues to impact air travel
The Chicago-based carrier may need to furlough roughly 3,900 pilots due to a worsening outlook for the airline industry, according to an internal memo.
The Chicago-based carrier may need to furlough roughly 3,900 pilots due to a worsening outlook for the airline industry, according to an internal memo.
Wisconsin to be added to Chicago's 14-day quarantine travel order, Lightfoot says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced Wisconsin is being added to the list of states that fall under Chicago’s 14-day quarantine travel order.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced Wisconsin is being added to the list of states that fall under Chicago’s 14-day quarantine travel order.
Extra precautions being taken on first cruise ship to set sail since COVID-19 shutdown
WOULD YOU GO ON A CRUISE? The first cruise ship to set sail since the pandemic shut the industry down left Germany on Friday night with 1,200 people on board.
WOULD YOU GO ON A CRUISE? The first cruise ship to set sail since the pandemic shut the industry down left Germany on Friday night with 1,200 people on board.
13-year-old girl shot in Chicago's Tri-Taylor neighborhood
ANOTHER CHILD SHOT: A 13-year-old girl was shot in the leg in Chicago's Tri-Taylor neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
ANOTHER CHILD SHOT: A 13-year-old girl was shot in the leg in Chicago's Tri-Taylor neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
Princess cancels more cruises amid coronavirus pandemic
Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.
Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.
Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travel
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
Bahamas to ban American travelers beginning July 22 due to spike in COVID-19 cases
Visitors from Canada, the U.K. and the European Union will still be permitted to visit if they have a a negative COVID-19 test result from an accredited laboratory.
Visitors from Canada, the U.K. and the European Union will still be permitted to visit if they have a a negative COVID-19 test result from an accredited laboratory.
Cook County implements travel order for suburbs
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, Cook County is taking no chances and jumping on Chicago’s coronavirus travel order.
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, Cook County is taking no chances and jumping on Chicago’s coronavirus travel order.
3 women attacked airline workers over flight delay at Fort Lauderdale airport, deputies say
Several Spirit Airlines employees were injured Tuesday night when they were attacked by three women who were apparently upset that their flight from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia had been delayed, sheriff's officials said.
Several Spirit Airlines employees were injured Tuesday night when they were attacked by three women who were apparently upset that their flight from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia had been delayed, sheriff's officials said.