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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.
Nation World

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.
Nation World

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.
Local News

Watch: Historic Big Boy No. 4014 arrives in Arkansas

Big Boy is expected to arrive in North Little Rock at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 and leave the following morning.
Nation World

FAA fines 34 more unruly airline passengers $531,000

The agency announced fines Thursday against 34 passengers, totaling more than $500,000.
Nation World

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.
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.
Local News

Breeze Airways brings back $39 fares from XNA

The 'Endless Summer Breeze' sale is happening now through Aug. 16.
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.

Zion Road experiencing phased closures through March 2022

5NEWS Daily Headlines | Sept. 22, 2021

Lots of sunshine, low humidity and Fall-like temperatures

Sunshine and 70s today

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

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

Watch: Historic Big Boy No. 4014 arrives in Arkansas

FAA fines 34 more unruly airline passengers $531,000

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

Alaska Airlines considering worker vaccine mandate once FDA gives approval

Breeze Airways brings back $39 fares from XNA

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

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