Christmas Eve is a week from tonight. Last year, many Americans skipped seeing friends and family because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year, despite vaccines and booster shots, COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations are on the rise and Americans are on edge once again. Bill Hemmer, co-host of FOX News' America's Newsroom, explains why he remains cautiously optimistic and will be keeping his Christmas plans. Airlines may soon encounter issues on multiple fronts as a surge in holiday travelers comes at the same time the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread through the country. Aviation consultant Michael Boyd joins to discuss how airlines are preparing for holiday travelers amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and how the airlines plan to combat potential disruptions to their industry. Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vaBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com/ Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. The number one network in cable, FNC has been the most-watched television news channel for 18 consecutive years. According to a 2020 Brand Keys Consumer Loyalty Engagement Index report, FOX News is the top brand in the country for morning and evening news coverage. A 2019 Suffolk University poll named FOX News as the most trusted source for television news or commentary, while a 2019 Brand Keys Emotion Engagement Analysis survey found that FOX News was the most trusted cable news brand. A 2017 Gallup/Knight Foundation survey also found that among Americans who could name an objective news source, FOX News was the top-cited outlet. Owned by FOX Corporation, FNC is available in nearly 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre. Watch full episodes of your favorite shows The Five: http://video.foxnews.com/playlist/longform-the-five/ Special Report with Bret Baier: http://video.foxnews.com/playlist/longform-special-report/ Fox News Primetime: https://video.foxnews.com/playlist/on-air-fox-news-primetime/ Tucker Carlson Tonight: http://video.foxnews.com/playlist/longform-tucker-carlson-tonight/ Hannity: http://video.foxnews.com/playlist/longform-hannity/ The Ingraham Angle: http://video.foxnews.com/playlist/longform-the-ingraham-angle/ Fox News @ Night: http://video.foxnews.com/playlist/longform-fox-news-night/ Follow Fox News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoxNews/ Follow Fox News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoxNews/ Follow Fox News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxnews/