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If you're not necessarily in the holiday spirit, there may be a getaway for you.

A cruise ship that carried at least 17 passengers and crew members with breakthrough COVID-19 infections when it docked in New Orleans has set sail again with new passengers.

China's air regulator has cleared the Boeing 737 Max to return to flying with technical upgrades more than two years after the plane was grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes.

Japan says it has retracted a ban on new incoming international flight bookings to defend against the new variant of the coronavirus only a day after the policy was announced.

Experts say Florida drivers may soon get a break from rising gas prices.

British airline easyJet says it's already seeing some impact on demand from the new omicron variant of the coronavirus in the days since it was first identified.

Experts said the new variant's high number of mutations could make it more transmissible. ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports.

Thanksgiving travel season comes to an end for 2021.

As travelers are returning home after enjoying time with family, we ran into Vickie Jordan from St. Louis, Missouri at Orlando International Airport.

Holiday travel is ramping up at Orlando International Airport, with many passengers saying they are taking the necessary precautions to prevent any further spread of COVID-19 after news of a new variant being detected in South Africa.

A coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.

Thanksgiving travelers across the U.S. are flying in record numbers.

One doctor says pandemic-record travel, the Delta variant, waning vaccine immunity and new surges in kids' cases are a cause for concern

One doctor says pandemic-record travel, the Delta variant, waning vaccine immunity and new surges in kids' cases are a cause for concern

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson talked about a new, more automated system, in collaboration with the FAA, to get planes in the air quicker, while also reducing maintenance costs and passenger wait times.

Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update Wednesday on the construction of the all-new cruise ship, the <a href="https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/04/29/disney-wish-cruise-line-gives-first-look-at-new-ship/" target="_blank">Disney Wish</a>.

There were long lines at Orlando International Airport early Wednesday as thousands were traveling ahead of Thanksgiving.

Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.

MCO said nearly 135,000 passengers will pass through just on Tuesday, more than in 2019, which was a record-setting year.

If you find yourself consuming too many adult beverages during the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA wants to give you a free tow.

Federal officials are proposing more than $160,000 in fines against eight airline passengers over incidents involving alcohol.

Traveling this holiday season can be safe if you're fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Millions of Floridians are expected to hit the road this week and when they do, they'll be paying the most expensive Thanksgiving gas prices in 8 years.

Authorities say a passenger awaiting a bag search at the Atlanta airport’s main security checkpoint reached in the bag and grabbed a firearm, and it went off, causing chaos among travelers.

Disney Cruise Line officials shared details about two of the new shows that will debut aboard the all-new ship, the Disney Wish.

Cross-country travel is looking pretty good, whether you’re taking to the skies or traveling by car for Thanksgiving.

The official start of the holiday travel period kicked off Friday at the Orlando International Airport.

Just before 11 a.m. Thursday, Allegiant Flight 2430 from the Charlotte, North Carolina, metropolitan area touched down in Melbourne — launching a new route for the Space Coast’s first low-cost airline since Spirit canceled operations after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Sweden is introducing a digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate for public gatherings and events with more than 100 people indoors.

The number of airline passengers traveling for Thanksgiving this year is expected to rebound to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, but the Transportation Security Administration says it is ready to handle the surge.

The all-new Peppa Pig Theme Park will open as a certified autism center, leaders announced Tuesday at the IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

Dallas police say a woman has been arrested after punching a Southwest Airlines employee in the head during boarding for a flight out of a Dallas airport.

The world's second largest airline says climate change is the biggest challenge facing aviation.

Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and Christmas is right behind, which means in the coming weeks, a LOT of people will be traveling.

Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO, delivers the State of The Port address,

Thanksgiving travel might look a lot like it did pre-pandemic.

Officials say a Brightline commuter train hit a car carrying a woman and her grandchild on the higher-speed line’s first day back in operation since the coronavirus pandemic began.

More than a year and a half after the U.S. to closed its borders to international travelers, restrictions are shifting to focus on COVID-19 vaccine status.

Volunteer vacations are popular with gap-year students, retired seniors, and millions of people in between. Perhaps you’re just starting to travel again, for the first time in a long time, considering the pandemic, and you’re thinking about a volunteer vacation.

Walt Disney World has shared details on its blog about some of the delicious food and drinks at its resort hotels for the holiday season.

Authorities on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands are telling people who live near an erupting volcano to stay indoors because of a heavy fall of ash that has also cancelled of school classes.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.

By Monday afternoon, Orlando International Airport was only dealing with 18 American Airlines cancellations.

Frontier Airlines and Orlando International Airport launch 14 new direct routes in November.

Tonga’s government says the isolated South Pacific nation's main island will go into lockdown for a week after it reported its first case of the coronavirus.

American Airlines has canceled more than 1,500 flights since Friday as the airline deals with weather issues and staffing shortages,

A new survey released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found drivers are behaving better behind the wheel.

As most might know, October marked 50 years since Disney World opened its doors.

Halloween will be an even better experience visiting these spots around the U.S.

To help speed up airport traveling experiences, Clear has launched an airport reservation lane at Orlando International Airport, the company announced.

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Begins Jan. 14, 2021

Royal Caribbean is offering the perfect trip for anyone looking to getaway for several months.

Beaches, warm weather and low tax rates have beckoned retirees to join Florida’s coast over the years, and it shows with eight Florida cities landing on the list.

Travel experts are warning Floridians looking to get away for the holidays, to book their vacation plans by the end of the month.

The steady return of international travel from the U.S. has caused another symptom of pent-up travel demand: Backlogs for passport applications.

Confidence in travel increased dramatically this summer with the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, and pent-up desire for vacations became even mo…

Rande Zellers had a harder time finding a campsite at Florida's state parks this year.

Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases.

Consumer group Which? says private testing firms are quoting misleading prices and lack regulatory oversight.

The dedicated location is for passengers arriving in the UK from nations judged to be most at-risk.

Travel into the region has been restricted for the past year.

Airbnb reported Thursday that its first-quarter loss more than tripled, to $1.17 billion, as travel remained depressed by the pandemic, but revenue topped the same period in 2019. Pandemic-related restrictions are cutting into Airbnb revenue, particularly in Europe. Wall Street expected adjusted loss of $1.07 per share, according to a FactSet survey of 27 analysts. Airbnb's revenue rose 5% from a year ago and 6% over the same quarter in 2019, to $887 million. Airbnb released the results after a day in which the shares fell 3.2% in regular trading.

The rules on having a holiday in the UK have been relaxed - but restrictions remain.

This year’s especially snowy winter is weighing on Chicagoans’ hearts, spirits and shoulders. But most of all, it’s weighing on their roofs. At least eight buildings in the area have given way under the foot-plus of snow that has accumulated in recent days. At home, look out for ice dams caused by melting snow that can lead to water leaks indoors.

What you need to know about travel in 2021 Condé Nast Traveler associate editor Megan Spurrell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what you should know about traveling in 2021.

The company's CEO and four market and venture capital experts discuss what the post-pandemic future could hold for the short-term-rental and travel company. Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO, lays out what he sees as a bright future for the company and the travel industry. "I don't think there's any level that some of these buyers aren't willing to pay. Eric Paley, managing partner of Founder Collective, is looking beyond the IPO to how Airbnb can build upon its success. "I think what's special about this team, and the leadership that Airbnb has luckily had throughout, is they're building for long term.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. After an extended closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center is set to reopen to guests next month. Just in time for summer, the hotel will reopen to the public on June 25, according to a news release. The summer travel season is quickly approaching, and Gaylord Palms is reopening to visitors who are anxious to get out and celebrate summer, General Manager Johann Krieger said. These combined efforts will further support the multi-phased health and sanitation re-opening plans, procedures, and staff training at Gaylord Palms, resort officials said. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

He has not moved to ban travel from Russia, which has the world's third-highest caseload. Brazil, now Latin America's hardest-hit country, is second, with more than 347,000 cases and more than 22,000 deaths. The White House did not immediately respond to queries about whether a travel ban would be imposed on Russia. The ban on travel from Brazil takes effect late Thursday. Theyre having a rough go of it, he said on CBS' Face the Nation. He said the travel ban would likely be temporary.

Officials said there were two survivors from the plane but they also found at least 57 bodies in the wreckage. Police in protective masks struggled to clear away crowds amid the smoke and dust so ambulances and firetrucks could reach the crash site. Sir, mayday, mayday, mayday, mayday Pakistan 8303, the pilot said before the transmission ended. Science Minister Fawad Ahmed Chaudhry said this year has been a catastrophe just survival is so difficult, with the pandemic and now the tragedy of the plane crash. Ownership records for the Airbus A320 showed China Eastern Airlines flew the plane from 2004 until 2014.

ORLANDO, Fla. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick off to the summer travel season, but numbers from Orlando International Airport show the impact COVID-19 has had on travel. Heading into the summer months, News 6 asked travel expert Mark Murphy if people will be nervous to get back on planes. Murphy said families are ready to travel this summer. Murphy believes Floridians are going to be ready to take advantage of some of the states attractions this summer. At Shanghai Disney, despite a low capacity, tickets sold out in hours.

This change reduces the TSA officers need to touch a passengers boarding pass thus reducing the potential for cross-contamination. This requirement allows social distancing, reduces the TSA officers need to touch a persons container of food and reduces the potential for cross-contamination. TSA officers optionally wearing eye protection and clear plastic face shields at some locations. TSA officers will continue the practice of changing gloves after each pat-down. For more information on the TSA security screening process during the pandemic, visit www.tsa.gov/coronavirus.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Slowly but surely, travel is starting to reopen again amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Donald A. Plumley, a chief quality officer at Orlando Health, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, had some really great insight. At hotels, look for the high-touch areas in the room: sink handles, door handles, countertops and the remote control.

Published: May 20, 2020, 9:45 am(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. United Airlines is taking steps to make air travel safer during the coronavirus pandemic. Flight attendants will hand out masks and individually wrapped sanitizer wipes to its customers. United says it's the only U.S. airline that has a full-time, medical director focused on COVID-19. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A large event that was set to take place at the Orange County Convention Center next month has been postponed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. [PREVIOUS: Orange County Convention Center could host big event as early as next month]Since 1888, the AAU has prided itself on providing quality event participation opportunities to millions of athletes in a safe environment, said AAU President & CEO Dr. Roger J. Goudy. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to move the AAU Volleyball event to start July 14. Prior to Fridays announcement, convention center officials were moving forward with a plan to safely put on the large event. The rescheduled AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships event will begin July 14, according to the news release.

Imagine traveling from one city to another at nearly the speed of sound. A milestone Wednesday in high-speed travel could make that closer to reality. Carter Evans reports on how the innovative mission called Hyperloop One could drastically cut down on travel time.

Travel magazine Afar says the new trend in traveling is going solo. Though it may seem intimidating at first, they say it’s easier and more rewarding than you may think. Afar deputy editor Jennifer Flowers joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to share travel tips and discuss the best cities to visit while traveling alone.

Investigators are looking into the past of Mohammad Youssef Abdulazeez, the suspected gunman in Thursday's attack on Marines in Chattanooga, Tennessee. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues reports on what authorities have discovered so far.

Should the U.S. stop travel from West Africa? Many viewers asked about ending travel from West Africa all together, so Scott Pelley put the question to Dr. LaPook.

What are the best International travel destinations in North America? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with some tips on how to get the foreign experience without traveling too far from home.