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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…

Three more states — Delaware, Kansas and Oklahoma — have been added to the growing list of states under the tri-state quarantine order as New York and New Jersey investigate new travel-related outbreaks amid the U.S. virus surge.

New Jersey’s rate of transmission exceeded 1.0 for the first time in 10 weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday; the state is investigating several new outbreaks tied to out-of-state travel. NBC New York’s Tracie Strahan reports.

Airbnb will ban some younger U.S. guests from booking local homes as part of a continuing effort to crack down on unauthorized parties.

NBC New York’s Stefan Holt reports.

Puerto Rico’s governor has announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected

The European Union reopened its borders on Tuesday for tourists from a list of 14 approved countries. The United States was excluded from the list of approved countries as U.S. states battle a spike of coronavirus.

Sixteen states are now under the tri-state travel restrictions. Additionally, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy rolled back plans to open up indoor dining. Tracie Strahan reports.

The European Union on Tuesday announced a list of nations whose citizens will be allowed to enter 31 European countries, but Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.

How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus is changing the way we vacation this year. Nisreene Atassi, the global head of communications for Expedia, and Jeanette Casselano, the director of external communications for AAA, offer tips for how to get away from home safely — and how to get a refund if you have to cancel your trip.

Visitors from Eight ‘Hotspot’ States Must Quarantine for 14 Days on Arrival. News 4’s Andrew Siff reports/

Americans may not be allowed into more than 30 European countries for business or tourism when the continent begins next week to open its borders to the world, due to the spread of the coronavirus and President Donald Trump’s ban on European visitors. More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, and such a decision…

Here are the changes made in local airports amid the coronavirus pandemic. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.

Here are some ways to take a safe vacation during the COVID-19 outbreak, from the best modes of transportation to tips to plan safe gatherings.

American Airlines has banned a man who was kicked off a plane for refusing to wear a face covering, among the first such incidents since airlines promised this week to step up enforcement of their mask rules. NBC New York’s Stefan Holt reports.

Short-term rental expert Pam Knudsen, the director of compliance at Avalara MyLodgeTax, discusses what Airbnb renters should be aware of as the country slowly emerges from the pandemic, including new and improved cleaning protocols.

Europe is taking a big step toward a new normality as many countries open up their borders to fellow Europeans after three months of coronavirus closures . But even though Europeans love their summer vacations, it’s not clear how many are ready to use their rediscovered freedom to travel.

Air travel started picking up across the U.S. before Memorial Day, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain flew cross-country and has tips for what to expect.