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Here's what to do if your flight is canceled
Airline passengers have rights when flights are canceled and it can mean the difference between getting stranded and getting home.
Business Insider  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By Thomas Pallini, Taylor Rains
1,500 US Flights Canceled for Saturday, as Winter Storm Is Set to Pummel East Coast
Airlines have canceled thousands of flights for Saturday as a powerful winter storm packing strong winds and many ...
NTD  ·  20 hours ago
2,000 US flights canceled for Saturday, as winter storm is set to pummel East Coast
Airlines have canceled thousands of flights for Saturday as a powerful winter storm packing strong winds and many inches of snow is set to envelop major cities on the East Coast.
CNN  ·  20 hours ago  ·  By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
Multiple European Countries Begin Relaxing COVID-19 Restrictions Despite High Levels of Omicron
Multiple countries across Europe have started to relax COVID-19 rules and restrictions in an effort to keep the ...
The Epoch Times  ·  23 hours ago
Flight delayed or canceled? If so, these are your rights and what the airline owes you.
Airlines are required, by law, to offer refunds for certain types of flight disruptions. Here's what travelers should know.
USA TODAY  ·  18 hours ago  ·  By Dawn Gilbertson
Thousands of flights canceled as Eastern US braces for winter storm
Thousands of flights in the United States were canceled Saturday as parts of the East Coast braced for a shellacking by a powerful winter storm packing heavy snow and high winds.
Phys.org  ·  6 hours ago  ·  By Science X staff
Powerful nor'easter on the East Coast is causing chaos with more than 2,000 flights grounded
Boston's Logan Airport has canceled most of its flights as the city braces for the worst snowstorm in its history to hit this weekend as the East Coast prepares for blizzard-like conditions.
Daily Mail  ·  17 hours ago  ·  By Adriana Diaz
These Airline Stocks Could Take Flight in 2022
Here's what investors need to know after a rough two years for the airline industry.
Barrons  ·  18 hours ago  ·  By Carleton English
Southwest Airlines considers selling alcohol on flights again
The Texas-based airline originally planned to resume serving alcohol to passengers “around the middle of February,” but decided against it.
New York Post  ·  20 hours ago
LA Metro Cuts Bus Services by 10 Percent Due to Driver Shortage, Its ‘Single Biggest Issue’
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority will cut their bus services by 10 percent and reduce rail ...
The Epoch Times  ·  11 hours ago
Airlines cancel hundreds of flights ahead of winter storm
JetBlue cancelled more than 300 flights scheduled for Saturday.
CNBC  ·  19 hours ago  ·  By Leslie Josephs
Nor'easter upending travel plans: More than 4,000 US weekend flights canceled
A powerful Nor’easter, expected to rip through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast starting Friday night, has led to thousands of flight cancelations.
USA TODAY  ·  18 hours ago  ·  By Bailey Schulz
Southwest flight attendant lobbied to change Illinois law after the death of her husband
As a flight attendant, King had flexibility in her schedule, but she could not use her accrued sick time to care for an ill family member because of Illinois law.
Business Insider  ·  1 hour ago  ·  By Taylor Rains
UK’s Highway Code Changes Go Live Amid Concern Over Drivers’ Lack of Awareness
A major revamp of the UK's Highway Code to boost protection for cyclists and pedestrians comes into force ...
The Epoch Times  ·  2 hours ago
Nearly 300 Flights Canceled as Snow Belts Chicago Area
CHICAGO (AP) — Nearly 300 flights arriving in or departing from Chicago-area airports were canceled Friday amid a winter storm that dumped as much as 8 inches of snow on the region.
U.S. News & World Report  ·  14 hours ago  ·  By Associated Press
US weather: Storm set to slam into East Coast as 10 million people face blizzard warnings and thousands of flights cancelled
The Nor'easter is expected to impact New England and the Middle Atlantic region this weekend, bringing potential coastal flooding, power outages and travel disruption.
Sky News  ·  9 hours ago  ·  By Samuel Osborne
San Jose commission says city should not allow billboards at airport
A city commission is recommending San Jose not proceed with building two digital billboards at Mineta San Jose International Airport.
San Jose Spotlight  ·  14 hours ago
Spring Break 2022: What are the entry, masking requirements at popular beach destinations?
While travel is possible to most countries, vacationers can still expect to find COVID-related mandates in many beach destinations.
USA TODAY  ·  3 hours ago  ·  By Bailey Schulz
Routes: Rule changes for travel to U.K., Ireland, France; 5G problems for airlines linger
The Transportation Department ordered a halt to 44 flights from China after the Chinese...
SF Gate  ·  1 hour ago  ·  By Jim Glab
US weather: Storm set to slam into East Coast as 10 million people fac blizzard warnings and thousands of flights cancelled
The Nor'easter is expected to impact New England and the Middle Atlantic region this weekend, bringing potential coastal flooding, power outages and travel disruption.
Sky News  ·  9 hours ago  ·  By Samuel Osborne
Clubbers enjoy end of Plan B restrictions by hitting the dancefloors in England
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced plans to lift Covid curbs in Wales, starting from Saturday with an increase in the numbers of people attending outdoor events.
Daily Mail  ·  4 hours ago  ·  By Jacob Thorburn
UK tourists head to Albania for ‘sense of exotic’ without long-haul flight
Tour operators are seeing rise in bookings as people look for interesting culture and history at lower price than neighbouring destinations
The Guardian  ·  6 hours ago
Trucker Convoy: Big Rigs and Cars Depart From South of Montreal to Join Ottawa Protest
One of three Eastern Quebec groups of truckers and supporters of the “Freedom Convoy” departed Friday from near ...
The Epoch Times  ·  16 hours ago
Dad fined £7,000 for leaving hotel quarantine room to smoke while wife had Covid
A dad was fined for leaving his hotel quarantine room to go for a cigarette after his wife had tested positive for coronaivrus.
METRO  ·  19 hours ago  ·  By Jordan King
Baker, officials urge drivers to stay off the roads Saturday as storm sets in
Baker urged residents to ride out the storm in their homes and avoid travel “unless it’s an emergency or you have some very essential and absolute reason for being out.”
The Boston Globe  ·  14 hours ago
Nearly 300 flights canceled as snow belts Chicago area
CHICAGO (AP) — Nearly 300 flights arriving in or departing from Chicago-area airports...
www.mysanantonio.com  ·  14 hours ago
Disabled Falklands veterans left furious' after hotel cancels their bookings
Potters Hotel in Aldershot, Hampshire, was chosen as it is close to ceremonies for the anniversary. The veterans, some of whom cannot walk, were told their bookings were cancelled.
Daily Mail  ·  15 hours ago  ·  By Mark Nicol
Why Airline CEOs Suddenly Walked Back Their 5G Concern
The brouhaha over the 5G rollout came to a quiet end.
Fool.com  ·  1 hour ago  ·  By John Bromels
Traveling to Puerto Rico? Entry restrictions are about to ease for vaccinated US travelers
The new entry and on-island COVID-19 requirements are set to go into effect Wednesday.
USA TODAY  ·  17 hours ago  ·  By Bailey Schulz
Amtrak and MBTA cancel, modify train service for weekend snow storm
Amtrak and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority have canceled or modified train service due to the upcoming storm throughout New England, officials said Friday.
The Boston Globe  ·  14 hours ago
AT&T, Verizon to Launch More 5G Towers As Flights Largely Unscathed
The Federal Aviation Administration, AT&T, and Verizon have agreed on ways for more aircraft to safely use key airports while also launching more 5G towers.
Newsweek  ·  17 hours ago
Travel marvels: Flying yachts and whale-shaped planes
A "flying car" is cleared for takeoff and plans for a flying yacht have been revealed. Airbus is chartering its much-loved Beluga XL plane and a robot vacuum cleaner escapes from a UK hotel. Here's the latest news from CNN Travel.
CNN  ·  3 hours ago  ·  By By Maureen O'Hare, CNN
In Italy, No Dolce Vita for the Unvaccinated
As travel and other restrictions tighten on Italians who aren’t inoculated against Covid-19, workarounds include flying abroad to reach a domestic destination.
Wall Street Journal  ·  1 hour ago  ·  By Eric Sylvers
This is the most otherworldly sunrise hike of any Calif. park
This is the most otherworldly sunrise hike of any Calif. park
SF Gate  ·  14 hours ago
United Airlines launches pilot training program to address shortage: "Opening the door for a lot of people"
Next year, airlines expect to have a shortage of more than 12,000 pilots.
CBS News  ·  21 hours ago
Summer breaks: 20 of the best self-catering stays in the UK
Seaside hideaway, Cotswold cottage or luxury cowshed ... We pick boltholes from Cornwall to the Highlands which still have availability this summer
The Guardian  ·  6 hours ago
Hotel review: the Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff
What’s the story?Rightacres is a name to conjure with in this Welsh city. It is the family-owned property development company behind the latest additions to Car
The Times  ·  13 hours ago  ·  By Pamela Goodman
Economics class: Airlines forecast increased ‘ghost flights’ to retain UK landing rights
Government failure
Financial Times  ·  57 minutes ago
COVID strikes Kiribati: One of the last uninfected places on Earth
When the coronavirus began spreading around the world, the remote Pacific archipelago of Kiribati closed its borders, ensuring the disease didn’t reach its shores for nearly two full years.
Fox News  ·  19 hours ago  ·  By Associated Press
Thousands of flights cancelled this weekend due to incoming winter storms
JetBlue cancelled 50 percent of its flights scheduled for Saturday, about 418 flights. Republic Airways, a regional airliner for multiple larger airlines, has cancelled 59 percent of its scheduled flights for Saturday.
The Hill  ·  16 hours ago
Snow emergencies issued, drivers urged to stay off roads with storm underway
A big snowstorm is passing through New England this weekend. Here are helpful resources, FAQs, and live updates from throughout the region.
The Boston Globe  ·  3 hours ago
United pilot put on unpaid leave says airline 'wanted to have its cake and eat it too'
A United Airlines pilot is continuing to fight back after she was blocked from finding a job or accessing her 401K, after not complying with her company’s vaccine mandate.
FOX Business  ·  16 hours ago  ·  By Stephanie Giang-Paunon
Belgrade for under £100 a night: Where to stay and what to do in Serbia's 'cheap as chips' capital
In Belgrade - one of the cheapest places for a break in Europe - stay in the modern Belgrade Art Hotel and dine out in a brasserie that offers 'authentic Balkan food'...
Daily Mail  ·  15 hours ago  ·  By Tom Chesshyre
Taiwan to Skip Beijing Games Ceremonies on Covid, Flight Delays
Taiwan’s delegation to the Beijing Winter Olympics will not attend the opening and closing ceremonies because of Covid-19 concerns and disrupted flight schedules, the island’s sports overseer said Friday.
Bloomberg  ·  7 hours ago
Antioch buying building in historic downtown area; ‘The projects that we have moving forward ... make it an exciting time to be here’
The site is considered desirable because of its location near other village-owned properties.
Chicago Tribune  ·  23 hours ago  ·  By Gregory Harutunian
Price-Gouging Accusations Prompt Rare Consulate Warning for Cabo San Lucas Hospital
Americans have reported hospital refusals to discharge patients without payment and the withholding of U.S. passports at a facility in the tourist destination.
Newsweek  ·  15 hours ago
Frieze Los Angeles cancels public sculpture exhibition because of COVID-related delays
The art fair was slated to open a new free sculpture show at Beverly Gardens Park next month.
LA Times  ·  14 hours ago
Column: Tinley Park seeks resolution to allow neighborhood ice rink built on village property without permission
A Tinley Park official said the village seeks a resolution to allow neighbors to continue using an ice rink that was built without permission on public property.
Chicago Tribune  ·  21 hours ago  ·  By Ted Slowik
‘Denied boarding because our PCR test results didn’t show up’
✉ My party of four was recently refused check-in by Tui at Birmingham airport for a flight to Bulgaria because only one of us had proof of a negative PCR test.
The Times  ·  13 hours ago  ·  By Julia Brookes
Around the Southland: Artists from 20 high schools to exhibit at SSC, towns getting planning help, and more
Palos South Students Perform ‘Dr. Dolittle Jr.’; Problem Solving Court graduates 16; Tinley Park facility sets ‘Window Art Party’; Tinley Park Golf Show set at Convention Center
Chicago Tribune  ·  15 hours ago  ·  By Paul Eisenberg
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