The Week in Pictures
A derailed train collides with Autumn foliage, an airline director flees his employees, a volcano spews into the night sky and more. More...
Janet Yellen confirmed as first female treasury secretary in U.S. history
Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was confirmed as treasury secretary Monday, with the Senate voting 84-15 to make her the first woman to lead the department. Yellen steps into the role with some advantages: More...
Newest amenity at hotels? Covid-19 test at check-in or before your flight
Travelers may not be able to work out at the hotel gym or gather in the lobby bar just yet, but in an increasing number of properties guests are able to order Covid-19 tests, with fast results, as part of a More...
U.S. air travel reached post-March peak on day before Christmas Eve, TSA data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised Americans to stay home this holiday season. But the day before Christmas Eve, more than 1.1 million people boarded airplanes — the greatest number More...
Airlines to bring back thousands of workers if aid bill signed
American Airlines and United Airlines say they’ll bring back most of the 32,000 industry workers who were furloughed this year if President Donald Trump signs the stimulus bill passed by Congress. The More...
Most of the changes in travel will likely continue beyond Covid-19, experts say
Sanitizing stations, social distancing floor stickers and nasal swabs were not part of the travel experience before the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, they are a regular part of the routine. But for how long? NBC News More...
Australian woman falls to her death while snapping picture from famous cliff
An Australian woman fell to her death over the weekend as she snapped a picture atop a famous cliff in Victoria, authorities said. The 38-year-old mother was at Boroka Lookout inside Grampians National Park More...
Mexico proposes extending non-essential travel restrictions with U.S.
MEXICO CITY – Mexico has proposed to the United States that restrictions on non-essential travel at their shared border be extended for another month as authorities continue to grapple with the coronavirus More...
Delta joins American in scrapping international ticket change fees
Delta Air Lines is getting rid of $200 international ticket change fees in hopes that the move will spur travel demand decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. Delta, American and United in August dropped change More...
U.S. Wants More Security at Overseas Airports
The U.S. is asking for “enhanced security measures” at airports overseas due to terrorism concerns, officials said on Wednesday. Without naming any specific threat, Department of Homeland Security More...
