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February 19, 2021

South Korea hotel apologizes for exposing nude sauna guests to outside world

The operators of a hotel on South Korea’s Jeju Island are apologizing to guests after a honeymooning couple discovered that the windows in its second-floor sauna facilities — which were advertised as having mirrored, one-way glass— did not have mirrored, one-way glass at all.

February 18, 2021

JetBlue fires flight attendant who alleged she was 'held hostage' during Jamaican quarantine

Kalina Collier first made headlines earlier this month, after taking a trip to Jamaica and then being required to isolate in a hotel upon testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of her return trip, according to Jamaican authorities.

February 17, 2021

Alaska no longer requiring travelers to present negative COVID-19 test upon arrival

Alaska will no longer require travelers to have a negative COVID-19 test when arriving in the state, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Sunday when outlining plans for the state to transition into a recovery phase.

February 15, 2021

COVID-19 testing won't be mandated before domestic flights for now, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that it does not plan to require coronavirus testing before domestic flights, for now.

February 12, 2021

Allegiant Air responds to accusations of racial profiling after removing teenagers over mask incident

Allegiant Air has responded to accusations of racial profiling from a group of Black teenagers who say there were unfairly booted from a recent flight after cabin crew claimed they were not wearing mandatory face masks.

February 12, 2021

Pre-flight coronavirus testing would be more effective than current screening measures, Harvard study finds

Researchers at Harvard say that pre-flight testing would be an important and more effective way to reduce transmission of COVID-19 as more people begin taking to the skies in the months ahead.

February 10, 2021

Iowa airport workers receive award for saving teen from possible human trafficking operation

Two employees of Eastern Iowa Airport have been recognized for acting quickly to help save a teenager from a possible human trafficking situation in the fall.

February 9, 2021

Cathay Pacific says airline's premium passengers will be exempt from wearing masks while reclined

Cathay Pacific Airways has reportedly given premium passengers the OK to remove their face masks while reclined to a flat position.

February 5, 2021

TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Friday issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500 for repeat offenders.

February 3, 2021

First US cruise lines announce COVID-19 vaccination mandate for passengers, crew

American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines have become the first cruise lines in the U.S. to mandate a coronavirus vaccine requirement for passengers and crew to set sail this summer.