Author: Julia Thompson, USA TODAY

The TSA screened 1,543,115 travelers at U.S. airports Sunday, its busiest day since the day the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency.

Several U.S. airlines blocked seats for a while in the name of social distancing, but all but Delta have abandoned the practice.

The Transportation Security Administration will recommend fines ranging from $250 to $1,500 for mask offenders across various transportation types.

American Airlines regional carrier PSA Airlines unexpectedly and temporarily removed most of its aircraft from service, causing rebooking issues.

Hyatt is touting free COVID-19 testing in Latin America and the Caribbean. Other individual international hotels and chains are doing the same.

The Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California had been criticized for its depictions of Indigenous people.

The Washington Monument on the National Mall, typically host to inaugural crowds, will be closed through Jan. 24, after Joe Biden’s inauguration.

National Geographic’s 2020 travel photos explore beautiful places and aim to inspire future itineraries.

Airline and aviation unions asked a CDC advisory committee to prioritize frontline aviation workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine in the first phase.

In the U.S. and elsewhere, travelers without a history of positive reviews won’t be able to make one-night Airbnb reservations for New Year’s Eve.