Future of air travel may look different due to COVID-19
National airline expert Seth Kaplan says face masks on flights is just one of the many changes you’ll see in the air.
Delta to require travelers to wear masks or face coverings starting May 4
Delta will soon be requiring all travelers to wear a mask or face covering on their flights, according to a company update released Thursday.
Summer vacations in limbo - latest on flights, passports & how to protect your trip
If you have a summer vacation on the books it's getting harder by the day to keep your plans in tact. Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter joined the Morning Buzz with the latest on flight cancellations, passport offices shutting down, and what you need to know to protect any vacation investment.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels cruises out of North America until June 26 as coronavirus pandemic continues
Carnival Cruise Line said that all its cruises out of North America are canceled through June 26 as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
CDC extends COVID-19 no-sail order as nearly 100 cruise ships remain at sea off US coasts
As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships.
Carnival Cruise Lines cancels select cruises through late 2020, rest of the year
While most Carnival cruises are only canceled through May 11, particular sailings that dated further out are being canceled. For example, all San Francisco sailings are canceled through the rest of the year.
Stay home and don't go to your cabin, says northern Minnesota county
Amid the stressful times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be tempting for Minnesotans to want to escape to the cabin. But at least one county up north is advising people to stay put.
Eagan, Minnesota woman stuck in Peru as country goes into martial law in response to coronavirus
As nations close their borders to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus, thousands of tourists are finding themselves stranded overseas.
Florida Keys closing to visitors by Sunday, March 22; reports first coronavirus case
Tourists who planned to take the scenic drive along Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys will have to postpone that trip.
Some Minnesotans aboard quarantined Grand Princess cruise return home, others wait for answers
The journey home from the Grand Princess cruise ship, which was once quarantined off the coast of San Francisco, isn't quite over for some Minnesotans who were aboard.
Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
MnDOT: Leave one hour earlier than normal to get to MSP Airport starting in April
A big construction project along Highway 5 will cause traffic delays around Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from April to October.
MSP Airport named best airport in North America for 4th straight year
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was named one of the best airports in North America for the fourth year in a row, according to the Airports Council International.
Bracing for turbulance: How to protect your travel plans amid the coronavirus
Changing your vacation plans may be easier than you think, as airlines and travel agencies work to respond to the coronavirus. Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter has the latest on what you need to know about cancellations, change fees, and travel insurance.
Airlines widen the middle seat but it could cost you
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.
Many US airlines waiving change fees – across all flights – amid coronavirus outbreak
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.
REAL ID application office opens at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Minnesota leaders are increasing their efforts to get more Minnesotans REAL ID compliant as the October deadline approaches.
University of Minnesota-Duluth student returns from South Korea after classes canceled due to coronavirus
A University of Minnesota-Duluth student is back home from South Korea after the university canceled classes due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Cargill temporarily suspends international business travel due to coronavirus
A Wayzata, Minnesota-based company is taking precautions against the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Minneapolis Make-A-Wish recipient grows up to realize dream of becoming pilot
Nearly 20 years ago, Make-A-Wish granted Anthony Lickteig-Carter’s dream to become a Northwest Airlines pilot for a day. Now, he lives that dream every day.