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The holidays are typically the busiest time of year for travel, but amid the threat of COVID-19, health experts are hoping more people stay closer to home this year. Andrew Noymer, a public health expert and professor at the University of California, Irvine, joined LX News to discuss the health risks of holiday travel and safety tips for visiting relatives...

About 8,000 people landed in Hawaii on the first day of a pre-travel testing program that allowed travelers to come to the islands without quarantining for two weeks if they could produce a negative coronavirus test

About 40,000 workers in the airline industry are facing layoffs on Thursday unless Congress comes up with another aid package.

United Airlines will soon become the first U.S. airline to offer rapid Covid-19 testing, starting next month with a pilot program for passengers flying to Hawaii from San Francisco International Airport before gradually rolling out more widely.

Business butlers and an office with a view? Telecommuters are bringing their work all over the world and the tourism industry is starting to notice, with hotels in particular offering work and play packages to entice longer-term stays. Some countries even offer visas for remote workers.

Ewan McGregor and his best friend Charley Boorman joined LX News to talk about having the adventure of a lifetime for their new Apple TV travel series, “Long Way Up.” The two traveled 13,000 miles over 100 days on electric motorcycles, from the tip of South America to Los Angeles, never knowing where they’d be stopping next.

To celebrate the 30 years since “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” made its television debut, AirBNB is offering Los Angeles County residents the chance to stay overnight at the iconic mansion.

Texas Today is heading out of state on a virtual vacation! Kristin and her husband go biking, hiking and camping while on vacation in Idaho.    MORE: VisitIdaho.org 

Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are busy — real busy. Find out just how much more time you are likely to spend on the road when traveling for these holidays.

Eat Travel Rock’s Kelly Rizzo shows us how to travel the world without leaving home. MORE: EatTravelRock.com

It is no surprise that health experts are worried about the number of Covid-19 cases increasing over the long Labor Day weekend. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Dr. David Rubin suggests spending time with loved ones in smaller groups and engaging in outdoor activities to help limit the transmission of the virus.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced newly adopted measures that will be taken at the U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to curb non-essential travel during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Summer is nearly over, and the COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of abating. Many Americans, who put their vacation plans on hold, are thinking about when they might get away.

American Airlines is preparing to scrap flights serving two dozen small and medium cities as the expiration of federal coronavirus aid that placed restrictions on carriers from cutting service approaches, according to an executive at the airline.

Fears about the coronavirus are forcing many people to rethink traditional air travel and hotel stays of past summers and look into recreational vehicles as a safer alternative. Some RV and camper dealerships have seen an increase in sales of up to 170% and many customers are first-time buyers.

Fears about the coronavirus are forcing many people to rethink traditional air travel and hotel stays of past summers and look into recreational vehicles as a safer alternative. Some RV and camper dealerships have seen an increase in sales of up to 170% and many customers are first-time buyers.

During the economic recovery that followed the financial crisis of 2008, sales of recreational vehicles like motor homes boomed for several years.  The coronavirus pandemic appears to be sparking another boom in the industry as travelers concerned about the risks of flying are packing their families into RVs and seeking out campgrounds around the country.  Dealers and RV manufacturers, such as Thor...

The top U.S. aviation regulator issued an emergency order requiring operators of the Boeing 737 passenger jet to inspect and potentially replace a key engine component, following four reports of unexpected engine shutdowns. The FAA’s “emergency airworthiness directive” applies to any 737 that has been in storage, which covers any plane that has not been flown in a week. Operators…

Travel Blogger Jessica Serna from My Curly Adventures uncovers the magic of Texas on a budget. Your adventure awaits.  MORE: MyCurlyAdventures.com

United Airlines on Wednesday said it is warning about 36,000 frontline employees — more than a third of its staff — about potential job cuts as the coronavirus pandemic continues to roil travel demand. Federal law requires employers to give staff notice about possible layoffs or temporary furloughs 60 days in advance. United and other airlines that took $25 billion in…