
Travel
COVID’s ‘not done with us’: Nations rush to contain omicron
The World Health Organization noted that border closures often have limited effects but can wreak havoc on lives and livelihoods.
4 years ago
On the road again: Travelers emerge in time for Thanksgiving
Many feel emboldened by the fact that nearly 200 million Americans are now fully vaccinated. But it also means brushing aside concerns about a resurgent virus.
4 years ago
What COVID-19 precautions should I take over the holidays?
Thursday will be our second pandemic Thanksgiving. The vaccines have helped, but there are still steps we can take to keep everyone safe.
4 years ago
Listen 4:17Holiday travel season is upon us. Here are some tips for a smoother trip
Traffic on the roads and lines at airports and transit stations are expected to be much worse than they were a year ago. Here’s what travelers need to know.
4 years ago
Flying for Thanksgiving? Expect packed planes, unruly passengers, and cancellations
Millions are returning to the skies this holiday season. Crowded airports, staffing shortages, bad weather and disruptive passengers could make the experience miserable.
4 years ago
Despite calls to improve, air travel is still a nightmare for many with disabilities
Congress told the TSA and airlines in 2018 to improve air travel for people with disabilities. But TSA data and stories from flyers suggest little has improved.
4 years ago
U.S. lifts pandemic travel ban, opens doors to visitors
Airlines are now preparing for a surge in travel after the pandemic and resulting restrictions caused international travel to plunge.
4 years ago
Exploring the eerie: Spooky sites in Burlington County get visited by the curious
WHYY teamed up with BoroTV and CPM media to explore the history of seemingly haunted sites in Burlington City, Easthampton, and Mt. Holly.
4 years ago
U.S. to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely restricted to essential travel, such as trade, since the earliest days of the pandemic.
4 years ago
A passenger attempted to rush the cockpit in a violent incident on a JetBlue flight
The passenger reportedly ran to the front of the plane about 45 minutes before touching down in San Juan and yelled for crew members to shoot him.
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Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines
All foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
4 years ago
EU takes U.S. off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions
The guidance is nonbinding, however, and U.S. travelers should expect a mishmash of travel rules across the continent.
4 years ago
Fines for disruptive plane passengers, often over masks, have reached $1 million
Officials have already fined unruly airline passengers upward of $1 million in civil penalties this year.
4 years ago
Summer time and vacationing isn’t easy. Blame it on climate change
Climate change already is making wildfires, hurricanes, heat waves and droughts more frequent and intense. The devastating effects are in the headlines regularly.
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