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How airlines plan to handle summer travel season rush
The TSA expects about 2.9 million people at its checkpoints on Friday for Memorial Day weekend. It is planning to top 3 million screens in a day, a new all-time high, later this summer.CBS News - Top stories - Travel -
Larry Hogan says he's 'pro-choice' and supports enshrining abortion rights in federal law
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, is casting himself as "pro choice," a significant shift from his earlier position on abortion.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Frontier Airlines does away with change fees in budget airline pricing overhaul
The budget airline's changes come amid the Biden administration's crackdown on so-called "junk fees."CNBC - Business - Travel -
Frontier Airlines does away with change fees in budget airline pricing overhaul
Frontier Airlines said it will stop charging customers a fee to change their flights, taking a page from larger competitors as the Biden administration issues stricter rules targeting so-called “junk fees.”NBC News - Top stories - Travel -
The HTSI spring travel special
Find your oasis, from luxury in Luxor, to salmon fishing in Scotland and the rebirth of the great American motelFinancial Times - Business -
U.S. travelers are hungry for international travel. These stocks will likely benefit.
“Airports are bracing for a spike in travelers.”MarketWatch - Business -
Can a State Stop Abortion Travel?
A judge says Alabama can’t make it a crime to help a woman obtain an out-of-state abortion.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
European airlines signal surge in ticket prices is near peak
Ryanair says ticket prices will either be flat or ‘modestly’ higher this summer than 2023Financial Times - Business - Travel -
State Department issues alert for Americans traveling overseas
The State Department issued a worldwide alert Friday for Americans traveling overseas. Sources tell CBS News the warning is a result of recent intelligence, citing threats by ISIS against Pride events in parts of Europe. CBS News national security ...CBS News - Top stories -
Biden travels to Georgia ahead of Morehouse commencement address
President Biden on Saturday made his second trip of the year to Georgia as he attempts to shore up support in the battleground state. On Sunday, he will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College. Former President Donald Trump ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Return-to-office mandate is backfiring on a key federal agency
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dynamics of the workplace have undergone a seismic shift. While some heralded the return to the office as a sign of normalcy, evidence suggests that for many, this transition has been far from smooth ...The Hill - Politics -
Hunter Biden presses for delay in federal gun trial
Hunter Biden asked an appeals court to pause the trial, set to begin next month.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Has the administration overstepped with the new airline ticket fee disclosures?
The USDOT’s attempt to control airline finances, effectively highlighting the gap between the different types of flyers and airline loyalty members, serves no one’s best interest.The Hill - Politics -
Frontier Airlines eliminates change fees and introduces 4 new fare classes
Frontier Airlines has announced that it is eliminating change fees on some tickets.ABC News - Top stories -
Spirit Airlines gets rid of change and cancellation fees, joining Frontier
Spirit used to charge anywhere between $69 and $119 for ticket changes and cancellations, depending on how close to departure the customer made the change.CNBC - Business - Travel -
Spirit Airlines gets rid of change and cancellation fees, joining Frontier
Spirit Airlines is doing away with both change and cancellation fees, effective immediately, days after Frontier’s similar announcement, part of an overhaul of the country’s biggest discount carriers’ longtime strategy.NBC News - Top stories - Travel -
Zelensky Signs Law Allowing Convicts to Fight for Ukraine
The tactic echoes one that Russia has used and Ukraine has ridiculed in the past.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Are colleges teaching athletes enough about gambling laws?
Using records, ESPN found that only four schools of 24 had policies that explicitly warn athletes of legal consequences.ESPN - Sports -
Georgian president vetoes ‘foreign influence’ law
Salome Zourabichvili says bill contradicts constitution but ruling party is expected to override her action in coming days. Georgia’s president has vetoed a “foreign agents” bill that has split the country and appealed to the government not to ...The Guardian - World -
Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Influence Law
The law has triggered protests and threatens to derail the nation’s pro-European aspirations in favor of closer ties with Russia.The New York Times - World -
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Top Biden aide to travel to Saudi Arabia, Israel this weekend
Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel this weekend amid rising international tensions around the Israel-Hamas war, the administration confirmed Friday. Sullivan will meet in Saudi Arabia with ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
State Department issues travel alert for LGBTQ people, events abroad
The U.S. State Department issued a caution alert, warning U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution related to violence against "LGBTQI+ persons and events.”ABC News - Top stories -
State Department issues travel warning for LGBTQ pride celebrations
The federal government is warning U.S. citizens traveling internationally during LGBTQ Pride month in June to be vigilant, citing concerns that events could be targeted by extremist groups. The State Department in a travel advisory issued Friday ...The Hill - Politics -
Defying Premiership semi-final travel sickness the aim for Saracens and Sale
Only once since 2015 has an away side progressed to the Premiership final, with Bath and Saints hosting this season. This year’s Gallagher Premiership campaign has not been short on drama and the best could still await. After a breathless Saturday ...The Guardian - World -
Airbnb CEO discusses what’s in store for the company ahead of summer travel season
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky sat down with NBC News’ Hallie Jackson ahead of the busy summer travel season to discuss what’s in store for the company and respond to recent concerns from customers over fees and higher prices.NBC News - Top stories -
Federal Consumer Financial Watchdog Survives Supreme Court Scrutiny
Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a 7-2 court, said that Congress has wide discretion in structuring the way federal agencies are funded.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden administration proposes blocking new coal mines at major federal hub
The Biden administration has moved to block new coal mines on public land in parts of Montana and Wyoming, a major U.S. coal hub. It released two proposed plans on Thursday that would prevent companies from applying for new coal mining rights on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden proposes barring new federal coal at mining hub
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden proposes barring new federal coal at mining hub The Biden administration is moving toward barring new coal leasing on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Federal inmate accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin can represent himself at trial
The federal inmate charged in December with stabbing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in an Arizona prison can represent himself in court after a judge agreed to a request to waive his right to legal representation, court documents ...NBC News - Top stories -
For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change
States have for decades been using foster children's federal Social Security benefits to help cover the costs of state servicesABC News - Health -
Federer, Nadal summit mountain in Italy's Dolomites for Louis Vuitton campaign
The fashion brand returned its "Core Values" campaign featuring the tennis icons, with the tagline "these are journeys that turn into legends."ESPN - Sports -
Rubio predicts Trump 'won't get to sign' federal abortion ban
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Sunday predicted former President Trump will not have the opportunity to sign a national abortion ban even if he is reelected and wanted to, arguing the issue will never receive enough support in Congress. When asked ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
House Democrat says cutting federal funds for Harvard 'needs to be on the table'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday said cutting federal funds for Harvard University and other schools should be an option "on the table" over their handling of campus antisemitism. Auchincloss, who is an alum of Harvard, visited the Ivy ...The Hill - Politics -
Federal judge in Texas blocks Biden rule expanding gun background checks
A federal judge in Texas on Sunday blocked a Biden administration rule that expanded the requirements for background checks when selling a firearm. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk granted an injunction against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Hunter Biden asks appeals court to pause federal gun trial
Hunter Biden on Monday requested that a Delaware federal court delay his trial on weapons charges, which is set to begin next month. His attorneys claim there is no urgent need to start the trial on its scheduled June 3 date, and that the current ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Airlines Bill to Boost Safety and Guarantee Automatic Refunds for Delays and Cancellations Passed by Congress
The $105 billion measure renews Federal Aviation Administration rules that require carriers to automatically give passengers refunds if flights are delayed or canceled. President Biden is expected to sign it soon.Inc. - Business -
United Airlines says FAA cleared it to start adding new aircraft, routes after safety review
United Airlines said in March that the FAA was stepping up its review of the airline after a series of safety incidents.CNBC - Business -
United Airlines says FAA cleared it to start adding new aircraft, routes after safety review
United Airlines said the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared it to start adding new aircraft and routes months after the regulator stepped up its scrutiny of the carrier following several safety incidents.NBC News - Top stories -
Budget airline Ryanair posts record annual profit as passenger numbers soar above pre-Covid level
Dublin-based Ryanair said full-year profit after tax jumped 34% and announced a 700-million-euro share buyback program.CNBC - Business