CDC, TSA and DOT Issue Joint Statement on Continued Mask Mandate for Transportation

CDC, TSA and DOT issued  a joint statement this evening to clarify that mask requirements remain in place for airports, air carriers, and surface transportation. The agencies released the statement to raise awareness for the general public in lig...

Department of Homeland Security Extends REAL ID Deadline

The Department of Homeland Security is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023 due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The pandemic has impacted states' ability to issue REAL-ID compliant d...

Allegiant Air Begins Direct Seasonal Service

Summer seasonal flights are set to kick off this week at the Billings Logan International Airport, with Allegiant Air starting the direct seasonal Portland service May 7. Additionally, Allegiant will start Los Angeles seasonal service on May 28 and the se...

Cape Air Replacing Aircraft Fleet in Montana

Cape Air, which provides seven flights from Billings to rural Eastern Montana, is adding a new model of commuter airplane to replace the airline's aging fleet of Cessna 402s.  The first flight in Montana on the new Tecnam P2012 Traveller...

American Airlines Adds New Direct Seasonal Service to Chicago

American Airlines recently announced, new direct seasonal service between Billings and Chicago O'Hare beginning June 3, 2021 and running through September 7, 2021.  This service will operate daily leaving Billings at 1:45 p.m. and arriving in Chi...

U.S. Department of Transportation - "Mask Up" Initiative

"Mask Up" Initiative - Wearing Face Masks While on Transportation Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order  on January 29, 2021, requiring the wearing of masks b...

CDC Updates Travel Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People to a "Low-Risk Activity"

This morning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its travel guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated. The CDC considers someone to be fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose of the COVID-19 vac...

Allegiant Air Adds New Direct Seasonal Service to Portland

Allegiant announced today, new direct seasonal service between Billings and Portland, Oregon, beginning May 7, 2021 and running through August 16, 2021. This service will operate on Fridays and Mondays. Flight times can be found on Allegiant's We...

COVID-19 Testing for Travelers

This week in a Media Release, RiverStone Health announced it started offering COVID-19 molecular testing designed to meet the 72-hour deadline for travelers who need a negative test before departure to certain destinations.

The travelers test costs $111 an...

Airport and MET Transit to Enforce Federal Mask Requirement

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued an Order on January 29, 2021 mandating the wearing of masks by individuals utilizing public transportation. This requirement was issued to implement and enforce the January 21, 2021 Presidential Executive Order ...

COVID-19 Testing Sites in Billings

As travel restrictions related to COVID-19 continue to change, passengers are increasingly being required to provide proof of negative COVID-19 tests.  Travelers are urged to check with both the airline they are traveling on and the destination t...

Negative COVID Test Required to Fly Into the United States From All International Locations

Effective January 26, 2021, all international air passengers (ages 2 and above) will be required to obtain a negative COVID test result within three (3) days before their flight to the United States departs and provide written documentation of their viral...

Alaska Airlines Announces Revisions to its Policy on Service Animals on its Flights

Following recent changes to U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) rules, Alaska Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights. Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will only transport service dogs, which are specially tra...

U.S. Department of Transportation Revises Regulations on Transporting Service Animals by Air

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it is revising its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on the transportation of service animals by air.  The final rule addresses concerns raised by individuals with disabilities, airlines...

Montana's REAL ID Deadline is Quickly Approaching

If you use a Montana driver’s license for identification when you fly, be sure to check if it is a REAL-ID compliant license.

Current, unexpired Montana drivers’ licenses or IDs will be accepted by the Transportation Security Administra...