American travelers seemed to shrug off fears of the Omicron variant as they took to the skies with confidence on Christmas Eve, with airport security data showing over twice as many people flying on Dec. 24 compared to the same day last year, even as multiple airlines across the country canceled hundreds of flights. The Transportation…
Christmas Eve Air Travel Doubles Over Last Year as American Flyers Shrug Off Omicron Fears
Millions of Americans to Travel During Thanksgiving Holiday
Air traffic is expected to be one of the busiest days of the year this Wednesday as a projected 20 million Americans scramble to visit their families, persistent to partake in this year’s Thanksgiving after being locked down last year by the pandemic. According to projections by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), an average of…
Airplane Wastewater Testing May Provide Extra Layer of COVID-19 Protection
A CSIRO’s study has found that surveillance of wastewater samples from flights coming into Australia could effectively screen for infected but asymptomatic individuals for the CCP virus. The study, which was completed in conjunction with the national airline Qantas and The University of Queensland, found wastewater testing can be effective to screen for passengers for…
Volcanic Ash Buildup Shuts Airport on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands
MADRID—A buildup of ash and dust from the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano on the runway forced authorities in Spain’s La Palma to close the island’s airport on Thursday, air traffic operator AENA said. Other airports in the Canary Islands’ archipelago off North Africa remained open, however, an AENA spokesperson said the ash cloud was unlikely…
Canada Makes Vaccines Mandatory for Public Servants, Air and Rail Workers, Travellers
OTTAWA—The core public service, air travel and rail employees and travellers must all be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of October, according to Canada’s new mandatory vaccine policy. The federal government announced Wednesday public servants must attest they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 29, or be put on unpaid administrative leave….
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President Biden is announcing new virus measures this week. The U.S. surgeon general says there will be more actions, especially on the global front. And some American workers are resigning and suing over vaccine mandates. Moderate Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) confirms he will not vote for the $3.5 trillion budget bill. And he denied a…
Schumer Urges State Department to Shift Personnel to Clear Post Pandemic Visa/Passport Surge
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday urged the U.S. State Department to bring in emergency personnel to clear the passport backlog caused by high numbers of vaccinated Americans wanting to travel. Even if someone pays the expedited fee, the State Department said on Wednesday that the wait time for a passport or visa…
Irvine Family Blames Airline for Cat’s Death During International Flight
June 17, 2021
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IRVINE, Calif.—An Irvine family’s flight to Jordan ended in despair after their cat died due to extreme heat while in the cargo storage of a plane. Sam the cat began his June 8 travels with owner Haba Mahmoud, who was departing from Los Angeles International Airport with her two daughters, Taya and Maya Salman. The family was flying to…
John Wayne Airport Partners with Hoag to Vaccinate Travelers
May 13, 2021
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Orange County’s John Wayne Airport has partnered with Hoag Memorial Hospital to introduce a new Fly Well Clinic that will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to air travelers. The airport-based clinic was created to provide convenient vaccine access for frequent travelers, officials behind the initiative said. Outside security in Terminal B, Hoag also has a COVID-19 testing clinic for travelers and the general public….
CDC Eases Guidance, Says Vaccinated People Can Travel Safely Within US
LOS ANGELES—Southland residents anxious to travel got some good news April 2 from federal health authorities, who issued new guidance stating that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely travel domestically. “You do not need to get tested or self-quarantine if you are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in the past…
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