February 10, 2021 Iowa airport workers receive award for saving teen from possible human trafficking operation Two employees of Eastern Iowa Airport have been recognized for acting quickly to help save a teenager from a possible human trafficking situation in the fall.
February 9, 2021 Cathay Pacific says airline's premium passengers will be exempt from wearing masks while reclined Cathay Pacific Airways has reportedly given premium passengers the OK to remove their face masks while reclined to a flat position.
February 5, 2021 TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Friday issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500 for repeat offenders.
February 3, 2021 First US cruise lines announce COVID-19 vaccination mandate for passengers, crew American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines have become the first cruise lines in the U.S. to mandate a coronavirus vaccine requirement for passengers and crew to set sail this summer.
February 1, 2021 Passenger at Oakland Airport issued bomb threat because he was 'upset' by delay, police say The man, who was not identified, had apparently told an airline staffer that he had a bomb in his luggage because he was "irate" over a delayed flight, according to the Alameda County Sherriff’s Office.
January 27, 2021 Number of firearms found at Tennessee airports in 2020 was nearly triple national average, TSA says The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) discovered nearly triple the national average of firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage at Tennessee airports in 2020.
January 25, 2021 Norwegian making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for crew Norwegian Cruise Line is the latest travel company to require vaccines for employees.
January 25, 2021 United Airlines launches 'Travel-Ready' tool to help passengers schedule COVID tests, upload results Using a new tool included with the United Airlines app, international passengers will be able to schedule a COVID-19 test at one of more than 15,000 testing sites globally.
January 25, 2021 Man arrested after making false security threat on Alaska Airlines flight A man was arrested after calling in a false security threat ahead of an Alaska Airlines flight departing Seattle over the weekend.
January 25, 2021 Frontier Airlines passenger is told he should be on 'no-fly list' after complaining of coughing traveler A flight attendant with Frontier Airlines has been accused of telling a passenger that he “should be on a no-fly list” — and suggesting that he should instead "walk" to his destination.