Face masks now optional on major American airlines, effective immediately

A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge’s order.

Tourism picks up in DC

Perhaps, there's no greater sign that tourism is back than seeing buses parked around the District.

The world’s largest treehouse resort to open in Tennessee — how you can stay here

When the Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is completed, it will feature 130 treehouses spread out across 40 acres. And yes, there will be slides, ladders, and drawbridges.

Carnival Cruise Line reports best-ever booking week after CDC drops COVID cruise ship warning

Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.

Southwest passenger arrested for masturbating 4 times during flight

A man on a Southwest Airlines flight faces federal charges after allegedly masturbating at least four times during the flight.

Airlines grapple with thousands of delays, cancellations over weekend

FlightAware, a website that tracks flights, noted major disruptions at several Florida airports, including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando.

Mexico to rent out presidential jet for weddings and parties

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has now essentially given up on his quixotic bid to sell off the presidential jet, and will rent it out for weddings or coming-of-age parties.

Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights

The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.

Schitt’s Creek-themed cruise to set sail from Florida

"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.

Maryland gubernatorial candidate has ties to trucker convoy protest

D.C. residents could potentially see around 1,000 to 3,000 protesters – connected to the trucker convoy – arrive in the District by next Tuesday. 

Mexican beach resort shooting leaves 2 people dead, 1 injured, officials say

Two men were killed and a third was injured Saturday night after members of suspected rival drug cartels opened fire at a popular Mexican beach resort, officials say. 

US cities with the worst traffic congestion, according to GPS data

Between 2019 and 2021, traffic congestion has slowly increased as more businesses resume in-office operations and COVID-19 restrictions continue to lessen.