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US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors

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US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors

Coronavirus

A dozen countries, territories added to CDC list to 'avoid travel' due to COVID-19

The CDC said those who must travel to these countries should be fully vaccinated first.
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US raises penalties for mask violations on planes, transit

Multiple offenders could face fines up to $3,000.
Money

No, airlines in the US didn’t introduce checked baggage fees as a result of 9/11

A viral tweet claiming baggage fees were introduced in response to 9/11 is false. Most airlines didn’t start charging for first and second checked bags until 2008.
Coronavirus

5 nations added to CDC list to 'avoid travel' due to COVID-19

The CDC is also recommending Americans get vaccinated before visiting two U.S. territories.
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EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

The EU also removed Israel, Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro and North Macedonia from the safe list.
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FAA fines 34 more unruly airline passengers $531,000

The agency announced fines Thursday against 34 passengers, totaling more than $500,000.
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Start-up US airlines say bookings sag as COVID cases rise

Avelo and Breeze began flying this spring and targeted leisure travelers. That looked like a smart move when vacationers flocked to airports for much of the summer.
Coronavirus

National parks now require masks for visitors in buildings, crowded spaces

The National Park Service said masks are required immediately for visitors, employees and contractors regardless of vaccination status.
Vaccine

Alaska Airlines considering worker vaccine mandate once FDA gives approval

Three airlines are requiring workers to be vaccinated or undergo regular testing. Alaska Airlines could join them.
Coronavirus

7 countries added to CDC list to 'avoid travel' due to COVID-19

The CDC said those who must travel to these countries should be fully vaccinated first.
Travel

No, you don’t have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to fly in the US

While the CDC recommends people delay travel until they’re vaccinated, vaccines are not a requirement for flying domestically.

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Newswest 9 | Midland, Texas | newswest9.com

US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors

A dozen countries, territories added to CDC list to 'avoid travel' due to COVID-19

US raises penalties for mask violations on planes, transit

No, airlines in the US didn’t introduce checked baggage fees as a result of 9/11

5 nations added to CDC list to 'avoid travel' due to COVID-19

EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

FAA fines 34 more unruly airline passengers $531,000

Start-up US airlines say bookings sag as COVID cases rise

National parks now require masks for visitors in buildings, crowded spaces

Alaska Airlines considering worker vaccine mandate once FDA gives approval

7 countries added to CDC list to 'avoid travel' due to COVID-19

No, you don’t have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to fly in the US

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