
Travel
Fines for disruptive plane passengers, often over masks, have reached $1 million
Officials have already fined unruly airline passengers upward of $1 million in civil penalties this year.
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Summer time and vacationing isn’t easy. Blame it on climate change
Climate change already is making wildfires, hurricanes, heat waves and droughts more frequent and intense. The devastating effects are in the headlines regularly.
4 years ago
Lyft and Uber prices are high. Wait times are long and drivers are scarce
In some cities, Uber and Lyft prices are up 79% from pre-pandemic levels, according to analytics firm Gridwise Inc.
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United becomes the 1st major U.S. airline to require employees be vaccinated
United Airlines has told its 67,000 U.S.-based employees that they will need to be inoculated against COVID-19 by late October to stay on the job.
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With COVID-19 surge, U.S. to keep travel restrictions for now
The rise and prevalence of COVID-19 variants, especially the delta mutation, has caused the Biden administration to tread slowly about increasing transatlantic travel.
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Summer travel options outside the U.S. are still up in the air as COVID cases rise
Two federal agencies issued the highest warning to Americans against traveling to the United Kingdom and four other countries due to rising COVID-19 cases.
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Encampments in Kensington are a major discussion point for activists and residents. And, NCAA players can monetize their name, image and likeness after new legislation passes.
Air Date: July 19, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29As travel resumes, PHL airport workers in line for pay boost for health benefits
Philadelphia City Council passed a bill to increase salaries for airport workers to $15.06 an hour, plus $4.54 to go toward health care costs.
4 years ago
Coronavirus FAQ: A guide to (ever-changing) rules of global air travel in a pandemic
Interest in international air travel is rising. If you're want to fly out of or into the United States, there's a LOT you need to know. Here's a guide.
4 years ago
The buffet can stay: What the future of the cruise line industry looks like
Now, emboldened by the CDC's green light and a pent-up demand, the industry has high hopes for a quick recovery.
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The FAA has seen a ‘significantly higher’ number of unruly passenger reports in 2021
The number of unruly passengers on U.S flights has taken off in 2021, with many more people boarding planes as the pandemic eases.
4 years ago
Jersey Shore towns prepare for hopeful influx of tourists
Jersey shore towns are busier this year than last with hopes it will be a recovery summer season.
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Travel tips for your post-vaccination Memorial Day Weekend
COVID cases are down, half of the country is at least partially vaccinated and the wanderlust has struck. But the rebound could also mean new challenges for your getaway.
4 years ago
International travel opens to the vaccinated, but how do you prove you got the shot?
There's no universal digital passport yet, it's not clear exactly what kind of proof will be accepted, and paper vaccination cards can be easily forged, damaged or lost.
4 years ago
Ready to travel by plane? Here’s what Philly TSA says you need to know
The airport in Philadelphia is seeing a slow uptick in travel, so TSA has some tips: Arrive early, ditch the plastic bins, and be sure you’re masked up.
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