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An American Eagle passenger flight lands at Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., across the Potomac River from Washington, Wed., Jan. 19, 2022. The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports
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5G cleared for takeoff near more airports, but some regional jets might be grounded

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Weather

More than 2,000 flights have been canceled as the Northeast braces for a winter storm

4 years ago

New Jersey residents will need a Real ID to board domestic flights beginning in 2023. (NJ Spotlight)
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If you don’t get a Real ID when you renew your license in N.J., it could take months

The state of New Jersey is limiting appointments for converting a standard license to Real ID, so people who want one should convert at renewal time.

4 years ago

Travelers line up at O'Hare International Airport
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Lifestyle

Thousands of airline passengers are stranded. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them

Thousands of flights have been canceled, leaving travelers scrambling to figure out how to book new seats and get reimbursements for added expenses.

4 years ago

Travelers wait in the ticketing line
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Health

Delta’s CEO asked the CDC for a 5-day isolation. Some flight attendants feel at risk

Some workers are concerned about new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that shortens the isolation period for COVID-19 cases.

4 years ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, wears a face mask as he arrives for the the White House COVID-19 Response Team's regular call with the National Governors Association in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House Campus, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Washington. Fauci says the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel as coronavirus infections surge. To date the Biden administration has balked at the idea, anticipating legal entanglements. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Health

Fauci: U.S. should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel

The top U.S. infectious disease expert says the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel.

4 years ago

Philadelphia International Airport officials said passenger travel is up 60% from 2020 but still down 19% from 2019. (6abc)
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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.

4 years ago

A man is handed a swab for a COVID-19 rapid test
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Health

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.

4 years ago

Employees of Nomi Health check in a long line of people for COVID-19 tests, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in North Miami, Fla.  President Biden is promising to open new COVID-19 testing sites and distribute hundreds of millions of free rapid tests as part of a plan to fight surging infections, but the stepped up efforts won’t come in time for people scouring drug stores or waiting hours in the cold to find out if they’re infected ahead of the holidays.  (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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Health

COVID-19 outbreaks hit 3 cruise ships as Florida breaks record for new cases

4 years ago

This undated photo shows Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer Cecilia Morales. Newly released video shows Morales leaping over conveyor belt rollers and saving a 2-month-old boy who stopped breathing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Dec. 9, 2021. Morales, an EMT who has been a TSA officer for about two months, told the agency she performed the infant version of the Heimlich maneuver.
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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.

4 years ago

A Lufthansa flight arrives from Munich, Germany at Miami International Airport, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Miami. 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
Health

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.

4 years ago

Travelers wearing face masks line to check in at the Los Angeles International Airport
Community

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.

4 years ago

People line up for a TSA checkpoint at an airport
Community

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.

4 years ago

The cover of a U.S. Passport
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Politics & Policy

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

4 years ago

Mackenzie Hartrum and Dan Lieber in front of their van
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Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

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