President Donald Trump told journalist Bob Woodward in April that he did not fear contracting COVID-19 despite recognizing the disease’s threat.
Author: Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY
Travel industry layoffs begin as Congress fails to come up with new relief package
The travel industry had been warning of massive layoffs if Congress failed to act. “The clock is ticking,” one top official said.
As American, United, other airlines roll out passenger testing for COVID-19, here’s what you need to know
Airlines offer testing for the coronavirus, a breakthrough move that could boost consumer confidence in safe flying amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump bars Americans from staying at 400+ Cuban hotels believed to be under government control
The new sanctions come amid a tight presidential race in Florida, home to many Cuban-Americans, a potent voting bloc.
It’s time to book holiday trips. Is it safe to travel, or is this the year to skip a family get-together?
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Elon Musk says Tesla’s full self-driving Autopilot is coming soon and it’s ‘clearly going to work’
The next step in the self-driving revolution is coming in ‘a month or so, says Tesla CEO Elon Musk, teasing the company’s full self-driving Autopilot.
White House unveils a new relief bill strategy to avoid mass airline worker layoffs, schedule cuts
The White House is willing to accept an airline relief bill that’s not part of an overall new stimulus package.
Two new studies indicate COVID-19 can spread on long airline flights, promote distancing
Both studies, taking different approaches, found clusters of COVID-19 cases traced back to long airline flights.
Southern California jolted by magnitude 4.5 earthquake, another worry after raging wildfires
In a region already reeling from wildfires and smoke-filled skies, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake jolted Southern California.
Flight to nowhere? Qantas, EVA and ANA offer sightseeing trips to pandemic-weary passengers
These flights to nowhere are high priced and arrive back at the same airport — and they have aroused concern from environmentalists.