Airfare scam risks increase as travel returns for summer
The BBB Scam Tracker is receiving reports of con artists creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers.
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CDC says it’s safe for fully vaccinated people to travel domestically
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said domestic travel is considered safe for fully vaccinated individuals. The CDC states that fully vaccinated individuals traveling don’t need to be tested before or after traveling unless required by their destination location. Travels also are not required to self-quarantine. The CDC guidance
Continue Reading Columbia Regional Airport terminal on track despite coronavirus pandemic
A member of Columbia’s Airport Advisory Board said Wednesday that construction of a new airport terminal is on track.
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Holiday travel changes to look out for during pandemic
Health departments in Mid-Missouri and across the nation are recommending stay home for the holidays this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading Columbia Regional Airport sees large drop in Thanksgiving travel; confident numbers will rebound
Columbia Regional Airport released flight numbers for the month of November on Tuesday which showed a major drop from the previous year. Despite the challenges the airport has faced due to the Coronavirus pandemic, COU is confident things will bounce back.
Continue Reading Manager: Columbia airport travelers following COVID-19 precautions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is advising travelers to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. The health department’s guidance recommends people travel during off-peak times, wash hands, socially distance and wear a mask no matter where or how they are traveling. The health department also wants people to understand using commercial and public transportation,
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Airplane’s landing gear collapses at Jefferson City airport
Jefferson City police and fire responded to the Jefferson City Memorial Airport Sunday afternoon after an airplane slid on the runway.
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Neighbor witnessed moment before plane crash left two dead in Osage Beach
Two people died in a plane crash on Sunday in Osage Beach.
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Columbia Regional Airport to receive millions from CARES Act
The city has been approved to receive funding through the CARES Act to help pay for the cost of COVID-19 at Columbia Regional Airport.
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Columbia Regional Airport travel down due to COVID-19
Numbers for the month of March show travel at Columbia Regional Airport was down nearly 50 percent from the same time last year.
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City working to figure out impacts of COVID-19 on Columbia Regional Airport
City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said COVID-19 has had an impact on traffic and revenue at Columbia Regional Airport.
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What you need to know before traveling for spring break during COVID-19 outbreak
Several mid-Missouri universities and school districts had spring break scheduled for this week. For families planning trips, though, the coronavirus outbreak could get in the way.
Continue Reading Groups say Columbia Regional Airport grant could boost city’s economy
Columbia Regional Airport received a grant for $800,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program.
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Winter weather in Chicago cancels, delays flights to COU
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Multiple flights arriving at Columbia Regional airport are canceled. United Airlines flight 4761 and American Airlines flight 2955, both from Chicago, are canceled Sunday. A spokesperson with American Airlines said the departures out of Chicago are canceled due to weather. As mid-Missouri is getting rain, people in the windy city are
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Airport officials reminding travelers to plan ahead
Airport officials are reminding travelers to plan ahead through the holiday season to make sure they board their flights on time.
Continue ReadingLocal nonprofit veterans air show shuts down
A mid-Missouri-based nonprofit group will no longer put on a Memorial Day air show. The Salute to Veterans Memorial Day Weekend Corporation announced on Facebook Wednesday that it would shut down its operations. The group told ABC 17 News on Thursday night that it doesn’t have the resources to resume operations in the foreseeable future.
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