Travel
Philadelphia International Airport expected to be busy through New Year weekend
PHL officials said passenger travel is up 60% from last year, but still down from 2019.
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Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the U.S., long lines continued at COVID testing sites.
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Newark TSA officer saves infant who stopped breathing at airport
TSA officer Cecilia Morales leaped over conveyor belt rollers and saved a 2-month-old boy who stopped breathing at a New Jersey airport security checkpoint.
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Airlines cancel Christmas flights due to COVID staffing shortages
Airlines including Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are canceling dozens of flights because of staffing shortages due to COVID-19.
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To grandmother’s house or no? Omicron disrupts holiday plans
Many health experts are begging people not to let down their guard, but pandemic fatigue is real.
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Philly air travelers warned about lines, delays — and keeping carry-on presents unwrapped
Air travelers are advised to plan ahead, including booking a parking space, and to expect delays. Here’s what to do if you want to bring wrapped presents on the plane.
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You may soon be able to renew your passport online, instead of sending in documents
A new executive order from Biden is designed to streamline the process for things like contacting the IRS, enrolling in Social Security online and, yes, renewing your
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This Philly couple traded their South Street apartment for life in a van
The duo behind Instagram account @vanziehartlieb says there’s some inherent loneliness in being on the road, but also scenic hikes, mountainscapes — and brand deals.
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U.S. expected to toughen testing requirement for travelers
Among the policies being considered is a requirement that all air travelers to the U.S. be tested for COVID-19 within a day of boarding their flight.
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As omicron spreads, studies suggest that travel bans alone don’t do much good
Public health experts warn that the rush to impose travel bans on southern African countries after the omicron variant was identified can work against scientific transparency.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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