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PHILADELPHIA - Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that sent four to the hospital and killed a teenager in Lewes, Delaware. According to police, the crash happened on Friday at 2:10 p.m. Investigators say a Honda CR-V traveling eastbound on Lewes-Georgetown Highway (Route 9) was approaching the intersection at Ebb Tide Drive when a 2009 Ram 1500 traveling westbound on the highway.The Honda failed to observe the stopped traffic and swerved into the westbound lane where the Ram swerved towards the shoulder, state police say. Police say the vehicles crashed "in a near head-on collision" and the Honda overturned and struck a utility pole before coming to a stop. According to investigators, five people were in the Honda, including an 18-year-old male and 17-year-old female from Bear, an 18-year-old female from Wilmington, and a 16-year-old female and 17-year-old male from Middletown. All of the passengers were transported to local hospitals with two having non-life-threatening injuries, two in critical condition and one who died from injuries at the hospital. According to police, 17-year-old Dakhyi Floyd of Middletown was identified as the teen who died. The 77-year-old driver of the Ram was treated and released from an area hospital, police say. Police are still working to determine who was driving the Honda and the crash remains under investigation, according to authorities. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Scotland’s tourism industry is enjoying a cracking Easter for the first time in three years.

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - It’s Easter weekend and a lot of people are traveling for the first time this spring. Flying out of Philadelphia International Airport could be a challenge, only in terms of finding a parking spot.When the airport put out a warning that parking would not just be at a premium this East weekend, on-site parking would be full, something frequent flyer Rebecca Lodge found out the hard way on her trip to Nashville."I was going around and around for 30 minutes, at least! I was terrified I was gonna miss my flight.

COLOMBO (News 1st); SriLankan Airlines on Thursday (14) said it received an air cargo order to transport about 102 tons of printed material from Colombo to Entebbe International Airport in Uganda in February 2021.The consignment was purely commercial in nature and brought in much-needed foreign revenue to the airline and country at the time.

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FILE IMAGE - Travelers wearing protective masks walk with luggage inside the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, on May 11, 2021. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images WASHINGTON - The Biden administration will extend for two weeks the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases, according to a person familiar with the matter.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was set to extend the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor for any observable increase in severe virus outcomes as cases rise in parts of the country.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving many vehicles on I-95.  NEWARK, Del. - Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early Monday morning on I-95.On Monday, April 11, shortly after 4:30 a.m., police say a Chevy Sonic was traveling southbound on I-95 when it struck the rear of a Dodge Ram. The driver of the Sonic lost control and struck the guardrail on the left side of the interstate.

Flair Airlines could lose its right to fly in Canada over concerns that too much of its operations are controlled by a U.S.-based partner, according to a preliminary review from the country’s transportation watchdog obtained by Global News.The decision, for which Flair is seeking an exemption, could see the airline’s operating licence suspended on May 3, leaving Canadian air travellers with summer travel plans stranded at the gate.Some air industry observers are watching the proceedings skeptically, wondering about the lack of transparency around the review, while others say the airline has long been playing too loose with Canadian ownership requirements.“If you’re buying a ticket for travel beyond May 3rd… buy insurance and make sure you’re ready for some turbulence along the way,” says John Gradek, a professor with McGill University’s aviation management program who’s following the case.Flair Airlines is based in Edmonton, Alta., but operates routes connecting many smaller markets in Canada to other North American destinations.Though it technically began operations in 2005, it was in 2018 that Flair formally joined the emerging crop of ultra low-cost carriers (ULCC) in Canada including WestJet’s Swoop and Lynx Air. Flair offers a no-frills travel experience but appeals to consumers with eye-grabbing deals such as $69 flights from Toronto to Vancouver.Flair currently operates a fleet of 13 Boeing 737 aircraft, but has stated plans to scale up to 50 aircraft by 2025.

Shanghai, which is under a tight lockdown to contain a COVID-19 surge.The State Department said the order is an upgrade from the “authorized” departure issued last week that made the decision voluntary.The order covers “non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members from U.S.

Cyprus' Covid travel restrictions are the latest to be eased as Easter holidays get underway.

Dumping day - Lobster fishing season opens in southwestern Nova Scotia Sales of live and processed lobster rebounded following the first wave of COVID-19.Prices started to go up with demand and have continued climbing since.Canadian lobster exports reached a staggering $3.26 billion last year, beating the previous record of $2.59 billion, set in 2019, by more than 25 per cent.With many consumers saving money during the pandemic and limited travel or restaurant dining, the crustacean long considered a luxury item for special occasions became a top seller in the U.S.“Americans bought lobster during the pandemic like they never did before and that drove up demand and price,” says Geoff Irvine, executive director of the Lobster Council of Canada.While processed lobster — meat and tails — was in high demand in the U.S., sales of live lobster increased in Asia.“There is unlimited demand in Asia for Canadian lobster,” Sproul says. “It’s a top quality product and we have a good trade relationship.”Strong demand, coupled with smaller catches in winter months, sent shore prices spiralling as high as $19.50 a pound.“The highest wharf price that I’ve ever heard of for lobster in my life was a few weeks ago at $19.50 a pound,” Sproul says.Prices have since dropped to around $14.50 this week and could ease further during the spring lobster fishery.The opening of several lobster fishing areas across Atlantic Canada in the coming weeks is expected to boost supply.Thousands of extra fishing boats will hit the water setting traps.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that attention has been focused on the revision of the U.S. Travel Advisory on Sri Lanka as of 6 April 2022.The Ministry recalls that since June 2021, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S.

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Big news for those flying out of Philadelphia International Airport. $13.00 parking is coming back.

A Laval, Que. family is worried about soaring health-care costs after one member got gravely ill on vacation during March break.

PHILADELPHIA - A massive truck fire on I-95 near the Ben Franklin Bridge has closed lanes in both directions due to thick smoke. The ongoing closure has caused a significant backup in both directions of I-95. PATCO has also stopped traveling across the bridge and the foot walk across the bridge has been closed. There are no reports of injuries or what sparked the inferno. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Magistrate’s Court issues order preventing Ex-Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal from traveling overseas.Ajith Nivard Cabraal was also issued summons to appear in Court on the 18th of April.The order was issued by Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunuwela upon considering an application filed by former governor Keerthi Tennakooon.The application charged Cabraal or abusing public funds during his tenure as the governor of the central bank.President’s Counsel Maithri Gunaratne and Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake appeared on behalf of the plaintiff. The additional magistrate has also ordered Ajith Nivard Cabraal to appear in court on the 18th of this month.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The US Statement Department has requested its citizens to reconsider travel to Sri Lanka due to COVID-19 and fuel and medicine shortages.“Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to terrorism,” it added.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Sri Lanka due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country.Sri Lanka is experiencing shortages of fuel and cooking gas as well as some medicines and essential food items, due to the ongoing economic situation in country.There have recently been protests over the economic situation and queues at gas stations, grocery stores, and some pharmacies. Protests have occurred throughout the country and have mostly been peaceful.In some instances, police have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters.There have also been daily planned power outages across the island, as well as some unplanned power outages, as fuel for backup generators is increasingly scarce.Public transportation in some instances has been limited or curtailed.

Air Canada says it is suspending its direct service between Vancouver and Delhi, India, this summer due to multiple factors that will make the route temporarily “unviable.”The suspension will begin June 2 and run until Sept. 6.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two U.S. lawmakers are proposing a new bill that would place violent flight passengers on a lifetime commercial no-fly list managed by the Transportation Security Administration. The "Protection from Abusive Passengers Act," proposed by U.S.

British Airways and EasyJet have cancelled hundreds of flights this week due to staff sickness related to coronavirus. And according to a blogpost on Martin Lewis' website moneysavingexpert.com, if you aren't booked onto another flight, you'll be due a refund within seven days.The website states that according to standard flight cancellation rules, which have now been written into UK law, if your flight is cancelled you are entitled to choose between a full refund or an alternative flight.Those who have booked a specific return deal with the same airline, who have one leg is cancelled, would expect a refund for both parts.The rules for UK flights state you're entitled to choose between:MSE says if you need to travel urgently then choose the rebooking option.

COLOMBO (News 1st); JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that person wearing a helmet who got into the rear of his vehicle, was in fact a party member who was assigned to his protection detail.Anura Kumara Dissanayake said upon leaving Parliament on Tuesday (5) his vehicle was obstructed by Sri Lankan youth who were protesting outside parliament against the government.“Lasantha Wickremetunge was murdered in broad daylight, and yet today there is no one held responsible. Poddala Jayantha was abducted and no one was held accountable.

The Carnival Freedom is seen February 18, 2013 in Key West, Florida. (KAREN BLEIER/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images) Carnival Cruise Line said Monday that it had posted its best-ever booking week in the company's history. The company reported that its busiest booking week was from March 28 to April 3, 2022. Carnival noted that the week showed a double-digit increase from the previous record seven-day booking total. "The excitement of the industry’s restart, our successful return of our entire fleet, the guest reaction to Mardi Gras, our loyal guest response to our 50th birthday this year, the support of our travel advisor partners — and of course, the amazing work of our Carnival team — have all contributed to the strong demand we are seeing, and this record-breaking booking week," Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy said in a statement. CDC LIFTS TRAVEL WARNING FOR THE CRUISE INDUSTRY TWO YEARS INTO PANDEMICDuffy added that all sales channels contributed to the results, including Carnival.com, travel advisers, the Carnival guest contact center and personal vacation planners.Now, 22 of its 23 ships are back in guest operations across all year-round U.S.

Jumping worm (Credit: University of Minnesota) Several states are reporting problems with "jumping worms" as the weather gets warmer and more people are tending to their gardens. The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said the species are native to Asia but are listed as a "species of concern" in several states including New York. Sightings have also been reported in Massachusetts and Minnesota. The association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.

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Spain and Italy have both confirmed they will extend Covid travel restrictions for at least another month.

School pupils and students across Scotland have now entered into their Easter holidays this week.

PHILADELPHIA - Thousands of flights were canceled over the weekend that stymied spring travel plans for pandemic-weary Americans eager to explore.FlightAware, a website that tracks flights, noted major disruptions at several Florida airports, including in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando, as well as Baltimore, New York and other airports around the country.

This Easter is the first school holiday since all coronavirus travel restrictions were lifted in the UK. Airlines have seen a boost in bookings for Easter getaways, with TUI revealing that Spain and Greece are among its most popular destinations.

EasyJet has cancelled around 100 flights on Monday – including 62 from the UK – due to high levels of staff absence due to Covid.The budget airline claimed it had tried to offset the issue by using standby crew, but had to “make some cancellations in advance”.It comes as demand for airline travel skyrockets due to the beginning of the Easter school holidays.EasyJet claimed the cancellations only made up a small percentage of its Monday Schedule of around 1,645 flights.An EasyJet spokesperson, said: "Unfortunately it has been necessary to make some additional cancellations for today and tomorrow.“We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause."An EasyJet spokesperson confirmed that affected customers have been contacted.They have the option to either rebook an alternative flight or take a voucher or refund.The website adds: "If your flight is cancelled, there are several options available to you, which you can request quickly and easily by logging into Manage Bookings here on our website or via our easyJet App:EasyJet is one of Europes largest airline carriers.Airports are also struggling with staffing leading to long security and check-in queues.Passengers at Manchester Airport claims that long queues at check-in and security have caused some holidaymakers to miss their flight – and there have been long waits at the baggage reclaims carousels.Yesterday, traveller Donna Mayfield told the BBC that the experience was “horrendous” and another claimed to have seen both holidaymakers and staff members “in tears”.Manchester Airport apologised and noted that people’s experiences fell “below the standard” they aim for.A spokesperson commented: “Our whole industry is facing staff shortages and recruitment challenges at present,

EasyJet have caused travel chaos by cancelling around 100 flights scheduled for today (Monday April 4) due to Covid. The budget airline have made "some cancellations in advance" following an outbreak of the virus among staff, and have had to call on standby staff to prevent more.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A fatal crash that killed one man on Saturday morning is under investigation in Egg Harbor Township, police say. According to authorities, the crash happened at 12:42 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Two people have died after a car crash in Mayfair on Saturday morning, authorities say. According to police, the incident happened on the 6400 block of Frankford Avenue at 11:45 a.m. Authorities say, a red Ford F250 was traveling north on Frankford Avenue when it was cut off by a motorcycle moving west on Passmore. Police say the motorcyclist, 62, was ejected onto the sidewalk. He was taken to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital by medics and was pronounced dead at 12:31 p.m., according to officials. Additionally, police say the Ford lost control of the car and struck a man sitting on a bench. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene at 12:06 p.m., according to authorities. No arrests have been made. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Gallery: 'Mark Zuckerberg invest 1 billion dollars into Kanye West ideas. . . ' 10 times Kanye West blew up social media (BANG Showbiz)She wrote in another tweet: "Unfortunately because of this I'm missing out on Janie's Fund, which sucks because it's a charity that's super important to me my friend Steven Tyler… Sorry Steven! We'll have to ‘Walk This Way' another time.

WASHINGTON — An investigation led by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Washington, D.C. field office led to a guilty plea by a former Sri Lankan ambassador to the U.S. today for diverting and attempting to embezzle funds from the government of Sri Lanka.

A major milestone as of April 1, when it comes to COVID-19 restrictions. Vaccinated travelers no longer require a negative COVID-19 test to arrive in Canada. Kayla McLean has more.

Miley Cyrus has tested positive for COVID-19 following her whirlwind world tour, which saw her travel to the likes ofBrazil and Colombia over the course of a month.The singer, 29, announced her health update via Twitter on Friday, writing: 'Traveling around the world, playin for a 100,000 people a night & meeting hundreds of fans a day the chances of getting Covid are pretty high.'The Wrecking Ball hitmaker added that although she tested positive for the infectious disease, she is not too upset about it: 'I have Covid now but it was definitely worth it.' Down with Covid: Miley Cyrus has tested positive for COVID-19 while on her world tour; Pictured on March 19, 2022 in Santiago, ChileThe Tennessee-born star was however upset that she would miss out on her upcoming Grammys weekend performance benefiting Steven Tyler's fund. 'Unfortunately because of this I’m missing out on Janie’s Fund which sucks because it’s a charity that’s super important to me & my friend Steven Tyler.'However, she appeared to be looking on the bright side and assured fans that she is feeling fine, despite testing positive.

SEATAC, Wash. - Dozens of Alaska Airlines flights at Sea-Tac International Airport were canceled Friday morning and officials said they are connected to the shortage of pilots.  According to FlightAware, there were 75 flights canceled out of Sea-Tac as of noon Friday, and 66 of the flights are through Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines told FOX 13 News as of 2 p.m., more than 120 flights were canceled, which is about 9% of its overall operation.

COLOMBO (News 1st); 54 persons who were engaged in the protest on Thursday (31) night at Mirihana, Nugegoda have been arrested by Sri Lanka Police.Police stated that a woman was among them.Two Police & army buses, a jeep, a three-wheeler, and two motorcycles were damaged, during the protest.Police said that five officers were injured in the protest.Meanwhile, the Nugegoda-Maharagama 119 road has been closed.The Police further stated only the residents can travel on the relevant road until further notice.

The requirements for flying into Canada just took another step towards “normal.” But as Tomasia DaSilva reports, there are still some rules and advice you should follow.

COLOMBO (News 1st); 45 people who engaged in the protest on Thursday (31) night in Mirihana, Nugegoda have been arrested by Sri Lanka Police.Police stated that a woman was among them.Two Police & army buses, a jeep, a three-wheeler, and two motorcycles were damaged, during the protest.Police said that five officers were injured in the protest.Meanwhile, the Nugegoda-Maharagama 119 road has been closed.The Police further stated only the residents can travel on the relevant road until further notice.

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WASHINGTON - New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.TSA officials said the new measures will help improve the screening experience for passengers. The announcement was made on International Transgender Day of Visibility."Over the coming months, TSA will move swiftly to implement more secure and efficient screening processes that are gender-neutral, as well as technological updates that will enhance security and make TSA PreCheck® enrollment more inclusive.

BRISTOL, Pa. - A large contingent of law enforcement officers traveled to Bucks County on Wednesday for a viewing for Pennsylvania State Trooper Martin Mack III, who was killed by an alleged drunk driver on I-95 in Philadelphia in March."We have to continue to pray for them every day they’re doing a very difficult job and obviously it can have deadly consequences and I just feel awful," Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub said. The deadly crash happened over a week ago on Interstate 95 in South Philadelphia near the sports complex. Investigators said Mack, 33, and fellow Pennsylvania State Trooper Branden Sisca, 29, were called to the area to assist a man who was walking on the highway. A large number of Pennsylvania State Troopers showed up to Trooper Mack's viewing.

FILE-Florida, Miami Beach, South Pointe Park, Carnival Splendor cruise ship Departing. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Federal health officials are dropping the warning they have attached to cruising since the beginning of the pandemic, leaving it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship.Cruise-ship operators welcomed Wednesday’s announcement, which came as many people thought about summer vacation plans.An industry trade group said the move by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention validated measures that ship owners have taken, including requiring crew members and most passengers to be vaccinated against the virus.RELATED: Norwegian Cruise Line announces additional cancellationsThe CDC removed the COVID-19 "cruise ship travel health notice" that was first imposed in March 2020, after virus outbreaks on several ships around the world.However, the agency expressed reservations about cruising.RELATED: More cruise ships under CDC investigation due to rising COVID cases"While cruising will always pose some risk of COVID-19 transmission, travelers will make their own risk assessment when choosing to travel on a cruise ship, much like they do in all other travel settings," CDC spokesman Dave Daigle said in an email.Daigle said the CDC's decision was based on "the current state of the pandemic and decreases in COVID-19 cases onboard cruise ships over the past several weeks."COVID-19 cases in the United States have been falling since mid-January, although the decline has slowed in recent weeks, and the current seven-day rolling average for daily new cases in the U.S.

The federal government is making it a little easier for those planning to travel. Announcing a pre-entry COVID-19 test will no longer be required for fully vaccinated travelers as of next month.

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Covid-19 variants will arise that are more dangerous than the current versions, Moderna Inc.’s chief executive officer said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. Meanwhile, nearly half of the European companies in Hong Kong plan to fully or partially relocate operations and staff out of the city amid the travel and quarantine restrictions, a new survey suggests, according to Bloomberg report.

Covid cases have significantly declined in the country, international flights are all set to resume operations from tomorrow, 27 March. This comes after two years of Covid pandemic induced ban on international travel.