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A record number of people are expected to fly over the holidays. That’s good for travel stocks, but not for passengers.
Over 119 million people in the U.S. are expected to hit the road over the coming days, surpassing pre-COVID-19 peaks, with air travel seeing the biggest increase.MarketWatch - 52m -
WATCH: Student becomes 1st in a wheelchair to be admitted to his medical school
RJ advocates on social media for more students with disabilities to enter the field of medicine.ABC News - 2d -
New Travel Protections For Passengers Flying With Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month.The New York Times - 16h -
Why It’s Harder to Get An Upgraded Seat When You Fly Economy
More airline passengers will pay top dollar for premium seating, leading airlines to expand those sections, squeezing space for frequent flyers using their miles.Inc. - 1d -
Holiday travel expected to break records
The end of 2024 is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period on record, as experts predict it will narrowly beat the record set in 2019. Kris Van Cleave has more on the nation's travel plans.CBS News - 2d -
7 Tips for Business Travel This Winter
Here are some helpful tactics to make things as smooth as possible during winter business trips.Inc. - 3d -
Boeing Delays Mean Trump Won't Fly on a New Air Force One
The long-delayed upgrade of the aircraft designed to be a flying White House has been one of Trump’s pet projects.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
What we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey
New Jersey residents and lawmakers are pushing for more information about the mysterious drone sightings, including some near military installations.CBS News - 5d -
Are the drones flying over New Jersey safe?
Officials have debunked some theories about the mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, but it is not yet clear what they are doing in the sky. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on what's known ...CBS News - 5d -
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and whyABC News - 5d -
Why are drones flying over New Jersey? Senator Booker wants to know.
There are more questions than answers regarding the drones that have been hovering over New Jersey and Senator Cory Booker is demanding more clarity on the aircraft. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.CBS News - 5d -
4 Ways Readers Fought the Travel Industry and Won After a Travel Problem
You don’t always need professional help to make things right after a travel snafu. Here are four ways readers got refunds and resolutions on their own.The New York Times - 6d -
London travel news LIVE: Marylebone trains chaos as signal fault shuts all lines over rush-hour
Thousands of commuters heading into central London are facing serious disruption with a signal fault shutting all lines around Marylebone. National Rail says trains running to and from the station ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians told not to travel to West as Putin could use new missile in ‘coming days’
Oreshnik missile is ‘just another attempt by Russia to terrorise Ukraine, which will fail’, says US officialYahoo Sports - 6d -
Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom
UK airport forecasts record December as United Airlines expects festive surgeFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
St Pancras owner lays out plan to boost Channel passenger numbers
Study shows it’s possible to increase capacity from 1,800 travellers an hour to nearly 5,000, says HS1Financial Times - Dec. 11 -
New York to Close Giant Family Shelter to Protect Migrants From Trump
The imminent closure reflects concern from New York City officials that President-elect Donald J. Trump will target the shelter because it sits on federal land.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Biden proposes protections for monarch butterfly
The Biden administration is proposing protections for the monarch butterfly – though the protections face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration. The Fish and Wildlife Service ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
US will support new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, protects rights: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday outlined some of the Biden administration's requirements for supporting a new government in Syria, after a rebel military alliance ousted longtime ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Grenade found inside passenger's carry-on luggage at LaGuardia Airport, TSA says
For those traveling, just remember: Leave the explosives at home.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Passenger who tried to force Mexican plane to fly to US said he was under threat by criminals
Mexican authorities say a passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico who tried to divert an aircraft to the United States by force said that he was under threat by criminals who had kidnapped one of ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Mexico flight crew detains passenger who tried to divert plane to US
Plane was diverted to Guadalajara, where the person – identified only as Mario – was handed over to authorities. A passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico on Sunday tried to divert an aircraft ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
The best Christmas travel gifts: 38 presents for explorers and armchair travellers
From maps and kit to travel-themed treats and accessories, here are fun present ideas for the wanderlusters in your life. Not sure what to get friends and family for Christmas? Fear not, we have ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
A new start after 60: I gave up work – and began travelling the world alone
After 40 years of work, Bally Bhamra went hiking in Nepal. Now 74, she still travels solo across Africa and Asia, staying with local families. When Bally Bhamra retired at 60, she decided this was ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Passenger attempts to divert domestic Mexican flight to the U.S.
Mexican National Guard members detained a man Sunday morning after he attempted to divert a domestic Mexican flight to the United States.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Yonhap news agency reports police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
Yonhap news agency reports police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk YeolABC News - Dec. 8 -
Passenger arrested after trying to divert flight in Mexico to United States
The Mexican National Guard arrested the suspect, identified by authorities as Mario N., in Guadalajara.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Passenger attempted to divert domestic flight from Mexico into the U.S.
Volaris said the crew on flight 3041 from El Bajio to Tijuana managed to detain the passenger before the flight was diverted to Guadalajara in central Mexico.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Influencers enlisted to help fight fly tipping as problem worsens
Litter pickers say the situation is depressing as the cost of removing dumped rubbish nears £2m.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Large mystery drones flying over neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey
Swarms of large drones, some described as big as cars, are flying over neighborhoods in New Jersey and New York. One even flew over a meeting of Pentagon leaders in California. NBC News' George ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
United, Delta’s shares are soaring. How record holiday travel is lifting airline stocks to new heights.
People in the U.S. can’t seem to get enough of air travel, and will forgo other expenses in order to do so.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
A 'hidden' travel hack saves money on flights — if travelers can pull it off
Skiplagging can save money, but flyers can have their flights and miles canceled. They won't be banned from flying for life though, says Skiplagged's CEO.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair
Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staffABC News - Dec. 5 -
How high can 'Wicked' fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high
Disney dominates the list of 10 top-grossing Hollywood musicals, but Universal hopes 'Wicked' will break through.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents
Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Rankings rancor has insults flying as teams make their CFP pitch
College football has never been a safe harbor for sanity, but the 12-team playoff seems to have pushed everyone who's clinging to a spot in the field over the edge.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Pete Buttigieg on Airlines, Passenger Protections and Travel Advice
The outgoing transportation secretary talks about his record of holding airlines accountable, what might come next and whether to check a bag. (No.)The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
California lawmakers unveil new abortion protections ahead of Trump return to White House
California lawmakers unveiled two new pieces of legislation to protect abortion access in the state ahead of President-elect Trump’s return to the White House in January. The first of the two ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
