International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions

Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.

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.

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. 

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,

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.