People talking inside of an airport. (Getty Images) With a decline in COVID-19 cases and vaccine efforts underway across the U.S., air travel is starting to pick up again after a challenging pandemic year. But is it safe to travel? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Americans should avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, even if you’re fully vaccinated. Traveling is a risk — but people are doing it anyway. Elizabeth Blount McCormick, president of Uniglobe Travel Designers, is telling her clients to consider multiple factors before packing their bags. Right away, people should consider whether others in their immediate bubble are vaccinated or immunocompromised, she says.