US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
WSDOT staffing shortages to cause longer road closures, minimal plowing on Passes this winter
Citing staff shortages due to retirement, the pandemic and other factors, crews will be shifting priorities for plowing and road closures.
Delta Air Lines says international flight bookings have surged 450% amid US reopening
Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Alaska Airlines eliminates plastic bottles and cups for water
Alaska Airlines is getting rid of single-use plastic water bottles and cups during water service on flights.
SEA celebrates completion of N Concourse
The next time you fly out of the N Gates at Sea-Tac Airport you won’t have to navigate through big construction zones.
Hundreds of American Airlines flights canceled, delayed Monday
About 338 flights, or 6% of the carrier's flight schedule, have been canceled.
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights ahead of Halloween
American Airlines has canceled more than 800 flights between Friday and Saturday, according to FlightAware.
Southwest under fire after video surfaces purportedly showing pilot saying 'Let's go Brandon'
Several offended social media users vowed to stop flying Southwest unless action is taken.
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
Spanx founder gifts employees 2 1st-class plane tickets, $10,000 following Blackstone deal
Spanx founder, Sara Blakely, gifted all of her employees two first-class tickets to anywhere in the world and $10,000 each following a major deal with Blackstone.
CDC: COVID-19 health rules extended for cruise lines until January 2022
Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
Southwest Airlines won't fire unvaccinated employees: 'It makes no sense'
While Southwest Airlines "encourages every employee" to get vaccinated, it does not want to "lose any employee" over President Biden's executive order requiring proof of vaccination or testing,
Royal Caribbean announces 'Ultimate World Cruise' visiting 150 destinations
Royal Caribbean is planning to take cruise lovers on a voyage around the world in one go, starting Dec. 2023.
US to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations
The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.
Clipper suspends fast ferry service until spring 2022
FRS Clipper is suspending its fast ferry service between Seattle and Victoria, B.C. until next year due to low ridership.
Crew shortage delays, cancels several ferry routes Friday
Travelers taking ferries on Friday should expect longer wait times as several Friday routes are either delayed or canceled.
2 charged in $550,000 airline lost luggage scam
Pernell Anthony Jones Jr. and Donmonick Martin are accused of booking flights under false identities and making false claims to commercial airlines for reimbursement for lost luggage.
Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative test
The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.