New York TSA finds live cat in luggage at JFK airport: ‘Cat’s out of the bag’
TSA officers in New York at JFK Airport discovered a live orange cat while scanning bags in an X-ray machine.
Thanksgiving might bring changes in holiday-travel habits
Some travel experts say the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability of many people to work remotely has blurred the lines between business and leisure trips.
Leisure travel continues to rebound ‘nicely’ from inflation: Brett Keller
Priceline CEO Brett Keller discusses America’s inflation problem and the impact rising costs have had on the airline industry on ‘Varney & Co.’
Pandemic caused an ‘explosion’ of demand in the airline industry: Kenny Dichter
Wheels Up CEO Kenny Dichter joined ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss America’s ongoing inflation problem and how that has impacted the state of the airline industry.
US consumers propel Thanksgiving air travel to highest level in 3 years
Nearly 55 million Americans will take to the roads, skies and rails for the holiday, with air travel recovering to about 99% of the 2019 levels, travel group AAA estimates.
NY hotel owner encourages families to explore local destinations this holiday season
Rams Head Inn owner Aandrea Carter says the hotel business is offering 'affordable' holiday deals to encourage families to travel locally this year.
US bid to kill American-JetBlue partnership goes to judge
The government and the two airlines are giving contrasting views about the impact of an alliance between the airlines. Newark's status as NYC airport in play.
New aircraft with better features a 'gamechanger' for air travel: Barbara Peterson
AFAR Magazine special correspondent Barbara Peterson discusses how air travel is changing with new aircraft designs and how new features improve the passenger experience.
Thanksgiving travel: United Airlines expects busiest day since start of pandemic
United Airlines predicted that the Sunday after Thanksgiving will be its busiest travel day since before the COVID pandemic, with an estimate of over 460,000 passengers.
Frontier Airlines launches all-you-can-fly annual pass for domestic travel
Frontier Airlines launched a new all-you-can-fly GoWild! Pass, giving pass holders unlimited flights between U.S. destinations and Puerto Rico.
JetBlue adds Paris to flying destinations starting in 2023
JetBlue adds new service to Paris first between John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in New York and the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) beginning in 2023.
NYC passes taxi fare hikes for the first time in a decade
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission voted Tuesday to approve raising taxi fares for the first time in a decade. The base fare will increase to $3.
Airbnb ups insurance coverage, adds one-on-one set up guidance
Airbnb is upgrading its platform so that new hosts can get one-on-one setup guidance from superhosts in an effort to remove any barriers keeping someone from listing their home.
Disney World to raise prices for tickets, annual passes
Disney World is raising the cost for some of its one-day, one-park tickets with some prices reaching as high as $189. Some of the park's annual passes will also increase in price.
American Airlines flight attendants to picket over contract disputes
American Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, plan to picket due to rejected contract proposals.
Thanksgiving travel expected to increase: Tips for drivers, flyers this holiday season
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rise just shy of pre-pandemic levels this year. AAA forecasts that 54.6 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more.
US orders airlines to pay over $600M in refunds to travelers
The Transportation Department said six airlines collectively paid over $600 million to passengers who were owed a refund due to a canceled or greatly altered flight.
Europe’s luxury-goods sale might last a while
American shoppers now have to pay 38% more at home than they would for the same product in Europe, according to Bank of America data, compared with about 20% historically.
Airbnb’s strategy for weathering high inflation, economic headwinds
Airbnb co-founder Nate Blecharczyk expressed confidence in the home-share platform despite economic headwinds like high inflation squeezing household budgets.
TSA to conduct trainings after man allegedly threatens passengers on flight with box cutter
The TSA says its employees will undergo extra training on proper screening of passengers' items after a disruptive traveler was found in possession of a box cutter.