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Millions of Americans will still travel despite omicron spread

December 20, 2021

Millions of Americans will still travel despite omicron spread

The 2021 holiday season might see more travelers than last year if the new COVID-19 Omicron variant doesn’t sway people to cancel their plans.

Driver with clown mask rams Vegas airport fence, calls himself 'chosen one,' requests Area 51 flight: reports

December 10, 2021

Driver with clown mask rams Vegas airport fence, calls himself 'chosen one,' requests Area 51 flight: reports

A driver with a clown mask claimed he had "a (expletive) bomb" and threatened to "blow this place up" after ramming his vehicle through a Las Vegas airport’s fence earlier this week, according to police.

Oklahoma man tries to shoot wife, police at Tulsa Airport over apparent domestic situation

December 1, 2021

Oklahoma man tries to shoot wife, police at Tulsa Airport over apparent domestic situation

An Oklahoma man confronted his wife in a parking garage after her flight arrived at Tulsa International Airport late Tuesday and attempted to shoot her before trading fire with airport police, authorities said.

Atlanta airport suspect, in gunfire incident that sparked panic, surrenders to police: report

December 1, 2021

Atlanta airport suspect, in gunfire incident that sparked panic, surrenders to police: report

An Atlanta air traveler who fled the city’s airport Nov. 20 after a gun went off at a security checkpoint, setting off a panic among other travelers, has turned himself in to police, according to a report.

Man hides in landing gear of American Airlines flight from Guatemala to Miami

November 27, 2021

Man hides in landing gear of American Airlines flight from Guatemala to Miami

A man hid inside the landing gear of an American Airlines flight from Guatemala to Miami Saturday morning.

DC-area airport customs agents seize nearly 4,000 bongs from China, $23K in unreported currency

November 24, 2021

DC-area airport customs agents seize nearly 4,000 bongs from China, $23K in unreported currency

Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport have seized nearly 4,000 bongs and $23,000 in unreported currency, the agency said Thursday.

Thanksgiving travel: Best and worst times to fly

November 24, 2021

Thanksgiving travel: Best and worst times to fly

Last-minute travelers who are flying on Thanksgiving Eve will likely see crowds that’ll make them wonder if they’ve chosen the right time to leave.

Holiday travelers to exceed pre-pandemic numbers, starting with Thanksgiving

November 24, 2021

Holiday travelers to exceed pre-pandemic numbers, starting with Thanksgiving

Determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic, millions of Americans will be loading up their cars or piling onto planes to gather again with friends and family.

Las Vegas woman shouting 'let's go Brandon' removed from Allegiant Air flight after causing disturbance

November 24, 2021

Las Vegas woman shouting 'let's go Brandon' removed from Allegiant Air flight after causing disturbance

Katrina Alspaugh, 51, was yelling “let’s go Brandon” when she was arrested at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas over the weekend after refusing to wear a mask and causing a disturbance onboard her Allegiant Air flight, authorities said.

COVID vaccine mandate 'will not impact holiday travel,' TSA says, reporting 93% of employees in compliance

November 22, 2021

COVID vaccine mandate 'will not impact holiday travel,' TSA says, reporting 93% of employees in compliance

Approximately 93% of Transportation and Security Administration employees are in compliance with President Biden’s deadline for federal employees to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption, quelling concerns that the mandate would impact holiday travel.