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The Vacationer conducted a survey to find out what people in the U.S. believe are the worst airplane etiquette violations and now we want to hear from you.

The plane can be seen on the photo in a portion of a lake near Camp Manitoulin, a long-time YMCA camp on the lake’s northern portion.

With fewer flights, more passengers and historically high gasoline prices, the cost of flying is skyrocketing as the summer travel season gets underway.

The travel industry has taken a big financial hit because fewer people are taking trips during the COVID pandemic. As vaccines become more available the airline industry is preparing to make some changes to boost profits. If you want to travel this summer or later in the year, booking now may be a good idea. As more vaccines are administered, people will be traveling so prices could rise and there could be changes to safety protocols. READ: More travel coverageWatch the video above for the full report.

The second is a look at the possible impact blood type could have on your COVID-19 risk. With holiday travel season approaching, many people will be flying to visit family and friends -- even though COVID-19 cases are surging across much of the nation. There are 36 states, and Washington DC, that are seeing double-digit increases in COVID-19 cases over the past week. It’s important to note that there is no evidence to suggest that any blood type is either totally protected or cursed. But there does seem to be mounting evidence that blood type does have an impact.

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.