Clever road signs promote safer driving in Virginia
Ludacris, Valentine’s Day, and the Star-Spangled Banner may not seem to have much in common, but apparently, they’re all helping keep drivers safe in Virginia. The reason being--all three were topics on changeable message signs that appear to be working.
Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says
The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.
132-night, $73,499 per person cruise sells out in under 3 hours
Regent Seven Seas 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours, setting a premium for post-pandemic travel.
Rental car shortage causing higher prices and leaving vacationers without vehicles
Like so many other industries, the car rental industry is experiencing a fleet shortage as result of the pandemic.
Truck driver shortage could lead to lack of fuel at gas stations
A record number of drivers are expected to hit the road this Fourth of July weekend, but a truck driver shortage could also lead to a fuel shortage at some gas stations.
TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
CDC eases some international travel recommendations for vaccinated Americans
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
Carnival gets CDC approval for Florida, Texas cruises this summer
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Southwest, American Airlines temporarily halt alcohol service after rise in passenger violence
Southwest and American Airlines announced a temporary halt in alcohol service amid a rise in passenger violence.
Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
Looking for a rental car? Travel experts offer tips amid skyrocketing prices, low supply
As Memorial Day weekend is upon us, you may be thinking about your summer travel plans. Here’s what you need to know if you’ll need to get a rental car.
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
Americans can reenter US with expired passports through 2021, State Department says
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
Airbnb customers upset, complaining about expensive cleaning fees
Short-term vacation rentals are booming as people look to travel. They offer easy booking for customers and a host of options – all from a cell phone or computer. However, some travelers are being vocal – disappointed by extra costs that are adding up – specifically with Airbnb.
European officials finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
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.
Green and Yellow Metro lines to suspend service during first week in May
Metro is reminding Green and Yellow line customers to plan ahead for scheduled track work taking place May 1-9 that will require free shuttle buses to replace trains at four stations over one weekend and the weeklong closure of West Hyattsville.
Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.