TSA reporting boom in travel across U.S. airports
With COVID-19 cases down in much of the country, the travel boom experts have been predicting is here.
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TSA extends mask mandate through September 13
Face masks will be required for U.S. travelers until at least September 13. Last Friday, the Transportation Security Administration extended a mask mandate that was set to expire next month.
More than six million pass through TSA security over Easter weekend
More than six million people went through TSA security, since Thursday, to fly over the Easter holiday weekend. Sunday’s 1.5 million airline passengers is ten times the number that traveled on Easter last year, but still well below 2019 levels.
Consumer News: Microsoft to make AR devices for Army training, Siri will no longer default to a woman’s voice and more!
The U.S. Army has awarded Microsoft a major contract to make augmented reality devices. The Army said the devices are designed to help soldiers rehearse, train and fight.
TSA reports second straight week with more than one million airline passengers
The airline industry is still rebounding with passengers as the Transportation Security Administration says it has screened more than one million people for two straight weeks.
Consumer News: Gas prices take slight dip, getting vaccinated could get you a free donut and more!
Some good news for those filling up at the pump, gas prices have actually fallen. Right now, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.59 a gallon.
TSA reports new pandemic travel record on Friday
Air travel in the United States has hit a new pandemic record. The Transportation Security Administration says more than 1.3 million people were screened at airports on Friday. That’s the highest number since March 15, 2020.
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Gas prices are still rising. Right now, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.49 a gallon.
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It’s been more than two weeks since the federal transportation face mask requirement was put in place, but there haven’t been many violations.
TSA imposing fines for those who refuse to mask up
The Transportation Security Administration says you may have to pay a pretty big fine if you choose not to wear a mask. For the first offense, you could pay $250 and that could grow up to $1,500 dollars for repeated violations.
