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Reports: Hundreds of SkyWest flights delayed, canceled Thursday

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Reports: Hundreds of SkyWest flights delayed, canceled Thursday

Travel

Guns caught at airports in 2021 already a record for TSA

TSA caught more people at checkpoints with guns this year than in 2019.
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AP review: At least 13 auto safety rules are years overdue

Traffic deaths have been up during the pandemic, highlighting the need for updated laws.
Vaccine

Judge bars United Airlines from putting unvaccinated workers on leave, for now

The judge granted a restraining order Tuesday in favor of employees who are suing the airline over the mandate.
Coronavirus

US to reopen Mexico, Canada land borders in November for fully vaccinated

Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely restricted to essential travel, such as trade, during the pandemic.
Business

There is no evidence that Southwest Airlines cancellations were caused by workers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Southwest Airlines, the union representing Southwest Airlines pilots and the FAA said the cancellations were not caused by workers protesting the vaccine mandate.
Travel

Planning a flight? Here's what you should do before you get to the airport

What can travelers do to make their trips easier? It may be easier said than done, but experts urge them to pack extra patience.
Nation World

Google: flight search tool can help you fly 'greener'

The new emissions tool follows Google's introduction last month of a way for people to find “eco-certified” hotels.
Coronavirus

Want to vacation in Australia? They won't let you until...

Severe travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic have trapped most Australians at home and kept most foreigners out of the country.
Vaccine

At least 3 US airlines so far now require employee vaccinations

The pilot union at American recently estimated that 4,200 — or 30% — of the airline’s pilots are not vaccinated.
Coronavirus

Australia to lift 18-month COVID travel ban for vaccinated citizens, tourists still not allowed

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Friday the ban would be lifted when 80% of the population aged 16 and older were fully vaccinated.
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United says some workers facing termination got vaccinated

Earlier this week the airline said it'd fire nearly 600 employees for failing to vaccinate themselves.

Día de los Muertos event honors Iowans lost to domestic violence

Pedestrian killed on I-35 identified, crash details revealed

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Reports: Hundreds of SkyWest flights delayed, canceled Thursday

Guns caught at airports in 2021 already a record for TSA

AP review: At least 13 auto safety rules are years overdue

Judge bars United Airlines from putting unvaccinated workers on leave, for now

US to reopen Mexico, Canada land borders in November for fully vaccinated

There is no evidence that Southwest Airlines cancellations were caused by workers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Planning a flight? Here's what you should do before you get to the airport

Google: flight search tool can help you fly 'greener'

Want to vacation in Australia? They won't let you until...

At least 3 US airlines so far now require employee vaccinations

Australia to lift 18-month COVID travel ban for vaccinated citizens, tourists still not allowed

United says some workers facing termination got vaccinated

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