Alaska Airlines to require vaccines for new hires, take quarantine pay away from unvaccinated employees
“We believe having as many people as possible vaccinated is the best path for protection against COVID-19 and we will continue to strongly encourage our employees to be vaccinated,” an Alaska airlines spokesperson told FOX Business in a statement.
California passenger charged with assaulting Southwest Airlines flight attendant
Federal charges were filed Wednesday against a passenger accused of striking a Southwest Airlines flight attendant in the face during a May flight to San Diego.
TSA reports lowest number of travelers screened in single day since May
The airline recovery may have run into some trouble.
Universal Studios announces opening date for China theme park
Theme parks aren’t built in a day.
Viking adds more world cruises in response to record bookings
Viking is seeing high demand for its world cruises.
Disney World announces holiday season hours for first week of November
The holidays are coming to Disney World.
Temporary 911 outage in New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Ida landfall
The administrative office of 911 for Louisiana on Sunday reported a temporary 911 outage hours before Hurricane Ida reached landfall.
Denmark to scrap COVID-19 restrictions
Denmark announced Friday that it will lift all remaining coronavirus restrictions on Sept. 10, with the apparent exception of regulations placed on unvaccinated foreign travelers.
Family of Al Capone to sell notorious mobster's treasures at auction: 'A very complex person'
Some 175 artifacts and mementos from the Prohibition Era, including his favorite guns, vintage prints featuring the infamous crime lord with various members of his family, letters written by Capone to his son while at Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary.
Southwest Airlines cuts flights to avoid delays, cancellations
Southwest Airlines is making cuts to its flight schedule that are expected to extend through the end of the year with the exception of heavy holiday travel times.
Afghanistan evacuation effort sparks bottleneck at Dulles Airport
The Pentagon effort to use U.S. airlines to ease crowded conditions at overseas military bases is creating a new bottleneck at Dulles International Airport, where planes carrying Afghan refugees are stacking up on the tarmac as officials take up to 10 hours to process passengers before they can depart.
Princess Cruises delays return of ship that was once home to the biggest outbreak of COVID-19 outside China
The return of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was home to the largest outbreak of COVID-19 outside of China in February 2020, was delayed Wednesday amid the ongoing pandemic.
Bay Area booze distributor pleads guilty in college admission scandal
A Bay Area booze distributor accused of paying a $500,000 bribe to get her son into the University of Southern California — and then bragging that it was “worth every cent” — has agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions scandal, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Disney shuttering several stores in ongoing retail shift
Disney stores in several U.S. locations are set for closure as the firm continues its shift in retail distribution.
Disney Cruise Line mandates vaccines for passengers 12 and older on certain cruises
In accordance with a new order implemented by the Bahamas, Disney Cruise Line is requiring passengers ages 12 and older to be fully vaccinated for voyages to the country between Sept. 3 and Nov. 1.
Finnair, international airlines prohibit fabric masks in favor of surgical masks
Commercial airline passengers who wish to travel abroad during the coronavirus pandemic need to double-check their chosen face mask fits current policies.
US considers ordering commercial airlines to help in Afghan evacuation
The Biden administration is planning a dramatic ramp-up of its airlift from Kabul by making preparations to compel major U.S. airlines to help with the transportation of tens of thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan, while expanding the number of U.S. military bases that could house Afghans.
NYC vaccination program will require IDs to eat indoors to prevent 'fraud'
New York City’s vaccination requirement to dine in restaurants requires people to show both a proof of vaccination and an ID “to help reduce fraud.”
Travel demand 'cooling off' due to COVID is 'short-term phenomenon': Hyatt CEO
Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian, argued on Thursday that travel demand’s current cool down is a “short-term phenomenon.”
Restaurant owners sue New York City, de Blasio over vaccine rules
A group of New York restaurant and gym owners on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against New York City and Mayor Bill de Blasio over the city's vaccine requirements.



















