AIR TRAVEL

The nation’s top infectious disease expert says the U.S. should consider a vaccine mandate to board domestic flights as the omicron variant rapidly spreads.

Many Michigan residents are looking to travel and spend time with family this Thanksgiving.

According to a report by the American Automobile Association, 53.4 million people plan to travel 50 miles or more by car, plane, train, bus or cruise over the Thanksgiving weekend, a 13 percent increase from 2020.

More people are expected to travel during the holiday season this year compared to last year -- but is the air travel industry ready for such an influx?

<a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/topic/Delta_Airlines/" target="_blank"><b>Delta Airlines</b></a> is rolling out a new way to get through TSA at their terminal in Atlanta -- and it’s has to do with your face.

American Airlines is canceling hundreds of flights over the next few weeks due to labor shortages.

When it comes to traveling, especially on a plane, you’ll definitely catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, as the old saying goes -- meaning, in simple terms, it pays to be nice.

As of May 18, TSA checkpoint numbers have surpassed 27.5 million passengers.

If you’re looking to travel anywhere in the next few years, you’re going to need a REAL ID-compliant license or passport -- but Americans have extra time to meet the deadline.

DETROIT Delta Airlines announced it will continue to enforce social distancing rules while many other airlines throw out their safety measures despite coronavirus (COVID-19) cases spiking around the country. Delta is one of the few commercial carries still enforcing social distancing rules onboard planes and selling fewer seats in order to keep passengers and crew members said. The airline made the announcement that those rules will continue for the next few months. Masks and attention to hygiene are also important factors, but beyond that, passengers are at the mercy of airlines. Deltas announcement comes as other airlines, such as American Airlines, said they will start filling up their flights.

DETROIT Delta Airlines is set to resume service to China from two U.S. cities, including Detroit. Delta flights to China will begin this week. Each city involved will have two flights per week. Seattle to China begins on Thursday and Detroit to China begins in July. A spokesperson for Delta said they are excited to resume their service between the U.S. and China as economic and social activities start to resume.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced updated security procedures that will be implemented across the country this summer in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Traveling with foodTravelers are asked to place carry-on food items in a clear plastic bag and place in a bin for x-ray screening. Following TSA packing guidelines will reduce agents need to interact with travelers luggage and reduce the potential for cross-contamination. TSA will now allow travelers to pack hand sanitizer in their carry-on bags in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. TSA officials advise travelers to arrive at the airport earlier than usual as staffing has been affected by the pandemic.

O'Hare 'people mover': Why it's shut down.

Air travel was transformed on January 22, 1970 when Boeing's 747 made its first commercial flight from New York City to London. CBSN looks back at the historic day in the weekly segment, "The Way it Was."