Governor Abbott expands Texas travel order
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
Terminal B TSA checkpoints at Bush Intercontinental Airport close until further notice
TSA checkpoints at Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport will cease operations at the close of business hours on Sunday, March 22 and will remain closed until further notice.
Delta suspending flights between Atlanta and Italy over coronavirus fears
Delta is suspending all flights between Atlanta's airport and Italy starting on Wednesday.
Plane diverted after passengers become disruptive over sneezing
A commercial flight from Colorado ski country to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop in Denver after several passengers became disruptive because they were seated next to someone who they thought was sick, officials said.
Cruises ship out of Galveston despite COVID-19 fears
Vice President Mike Pence held a press conference over the weekend warning travelers to think twice before traveling, especially if they have underlying health conditions.
Coronavirus outbreak changes the course for Galveston-based cruise
The Carnival cruise ship Freedom was scheduled to go to Jamaica and Grand Cayman. But the company confirmed on Tuesday that it was now headed to the Key West Naval Yard.
Airlines waiving cancellation, change fees amid Coronavirus concerns
Several airlines are waiving their cancellation and change fees on flights as concerns grow over the coronavirus.
United Airlines latest to offer fee waivers to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak
Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).
Online petition asks American Airlines, United, Delta to seat families together
Thousands of people have signed an online petition asking for top airlines to seat families together on planes at no additional charge.
Delta to invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions
Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.
Many Houstonians concerned after Nigeria added to U.S. travel ban
Houston has the second largest Nigerian population in the nation, and now that community is growing worried over the latest U.S. travel ban.
American Airlines passenger says man assaulted her by continuously punching seat
An American Airlines passenger has called out the carrier and its employees for failing to act when a man seated behind her during a recent flight allegedly kept punching the top of her seat, an attack she’s since described as an "assault."
JetBlue celebrates 20th anniversary with $20 one-way fares — but you’ll need to act fast
The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. local time on Feb. 12 and you’ll have to depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
Congressman introduces Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) introduced the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act Thursday, which would require the Federal Aviation Administration to strengthen federal safety standards for helicopters.
Delta, American and United suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.
U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes
Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.
American among airlines canceling some China flights, cutting services due to coronavirus
American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."
Bush Intercontinental named 1 of 20 airports to screen travelers coming from China
In the U.S., at least five people have been diagnosed with Coronavirus. Now the CDC is taking precautionary action by screening travelers from China at 20 different U.S. airports, including Bush Intercontinental.
Texas A&M suspends all travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak
Texas A&M University has decided to suspend all student and non-essential travel by faculty staff and researchers to China after an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.
New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes
Airlines say the number of support animals has been growing dramatically in recent years, and they have lobbied to tighten the rules. They also imposed their own restrictions in response to passengers who show up at the airport with pigs, pheasants, turkeys, snakes, and other unusual pets.