US flight cancellations top 1,000 on Friday as summer travel heats up

Airports with the most cancellations were LaGuardia and Newark Liberty in the NYC area, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Reagan Washington National outside D.C.

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.

Delta Air Lines to cut 100 daily flights over the summer

Delta Air Lines will "strategically decrease" its flight schedule this summer as it tries to minimize disruptions.

Plane missing in Nepal with 22 onboard

The aircraft lost contact with the airport tower close to landing in an area of deep river gorges and mountaintops.

Amtrak's bid to take over Union Station

Federal law allows Amtrak to use eminent domain if they can prove it’s in the interest of passenger rail, and they pay fair market value.

Ocean City implements safety rules ahead of 'Cruisin' car show

If you’re heading out to Ocean City this weekend, be ready for big crowds and speeding tickets that’ll cost you a lot more than usual.

Southwest spending over $2 billion for faster internet, outlets, overhead bins

Southwest is making a huge financial investment in upgrades to make flights more comfortable for travelers. Faster internet service will be installed on 350 planes by the end of October.

Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report

Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.

Delta to pay flight attendants during boarding

Delta Air Lines, which has narrowly fought off several attempts to unionize its flight attendants, will begin paying cabin crews during boarding starting June 2 on all flights. Currently, pay for flight attendants starts when all the passengers are seated and the plane’s doors close.

Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers

Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.

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.