Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Airbus conducts flight fueled by cooking oil, fatty acids
Airbus plans to have all aircraft in its fleet running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of the decade.
Sun Country flight cancellations cause spring break travel troubles for some passengers
SPRING BREAK TRAVEL: A Minnesotan family was left stranded in Orlando after Sun Country Airlines abruptly canceled their flight back home with no gate agents available to help.
Spring break travel: MSP hasn't been this busy in over three years
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is continuing to recover from the pandemic and this Spring Break officials say it’s only about 20% away from reaching that pre-pandemic level of busy, but as families head to warmer destinations this week, they don’t mind the shorter lines and quieter atmosphere.
Could high gas prices impact airline travel? AAA weighs in
Could the pain at the pump bring pain to the airline ticket counters? An expert with AAA weighs in.
AAA: Traveler confidence rebounding in 2022 as COVID-19 cases drop
Based on the responses, AAA cites the boost in travel confidence is due to the COVID-19 vaccine, among other factors.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 travel quarantine rules this month
Hawaii is the only U.S. state to implement a coronavirus quarantine program of this kind.
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandates
Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.
FAA sends 80 unruly airline passenger cases to FBI for possible criminal prosecution
Since January, there have been 499 reported cases of unruly airline passengers.
Virgin Galactic reopens spaceflight ticket sales
Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.
Trucker protest: Canadian judge orders end to blockade on Ambassador Bridge
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.
Spring break travel destinations for 2022
Stop dreaming and start booking your perfect spring break trip. Thrifty Traveler has the top destinations for 2022 (that also come cheap!)
Youngest woman to fly solo around world combats extreme weather on 155-day journey
The 19-year-old completed her 41-country, 155-day journey on Thursday after landing her small airplane in Belgium.
Trans-Atlantic flight turns around due to passenger's mask dispute, American Airlines says
According to a statement from the airline, a mask dispute caused a flight to London to turn around and return to the Miami International Airport.
Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
FAA says unruly airline passenger reports down 50% so far in 2022
Within the first two weeks of 2022, the FAA has received 76 reports of unruly passenger behavior.
Doctors discuss natural immunity, post-COVID activities
At this point in the current COVID-19 surge, it seems everyone knows someone dealing with an infection. As people with mild cases start to feel better and come out of quarantines, many are wondering what omicron immunity actual means. FOX 9 spoke with two doctors about what they recommend.
Minnesota native quarantining in Togo after positive COVID-19 diagnosis
Casey McCoy and his girlfriend thought they were jetting off on the trip of a lifetime to the African country of Togo to be a part of his best friend's wedding in mid-December.
Post-holiday travel trouble: More flights cancelled at MSP, Sun Country baggage jam
As the pandemic and omicron spike continues to stress staffing for airlines, it was a tough post-holiday travel day for flyers coming through MSP Airport.
Travelers face more canceled flights on New Year's Day
The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week.