All posts tagged "travel"
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Lufthansa Pilot Strike Forces 1,800 Flight Cancellations
BERLIN — German airline Lufthansa canceled nearly 900 flights on Wednesday and scrapped another 912 scheduled for Thursday after pilots launched a two-day strike in a pay dispute. The Cockpit union initially called members out on a...
- Posted November 23, 2016
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Global Travel Continues to Grow but at a Slower Pace
NEW YORK – Global travel spending is still growing, although at a slower pace, despite weakening economies and fears over terrorism. The World Travel and Tourism Council, a group backed by travel providers with the mission to...
- Posted August 22, 2016
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American Will Reward Fliers Based on Dollars, Not Miles
Changes will reward highest-paying passengers, not just those who fly the most miles
- Posted June 6, 2016
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US Warns Summer’s Europe-Bound Americans about Terror Risks
Major sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants and shopping centers are possible targets
- Posted May 31, 2016
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Holiday Air Travelers Get a Break From Long Security Lines
ATLANTA (AP) — Travelers who were dreading long airport security lines Friday ahead of the Memorial Day weekend instead reported moving quickly through checkpoints after authorities opened extra screening lanes and used bomb-sniffing dogs to give some...
- Posted May 27, 2016
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Sikh Man Barred From Mexico Flight Sees ‘Small Victory’
MEXICO CITY – An Indian-American actor and designer who was turned away from an airline flight after refusing to remove his Sikh turban during a security check said he’s “thrilled” that Aeromexico is vowing to overhaul its...
- Posted February 10, 2016
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More Canadians Flying To The Caribbean
SAN JUAN — Air Canada’s passenger traffic to the Caribbean is continuing to grow, indicating that more Canadians are vacationing in the region. The carrier has announced continued growth to the region in January, with an 8.1...
- Posted February 5, 2016
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Government to Comply with Real ID Act Within 1st Quarter of 2016
SAN JUAN – Even though the federal government has extended the period for Puerto Rico to comply with the regulations of the REAL ID Act until Oct. 10, on Thursday the secretary of the Transportation & Public...
- Posted January 7, 2016