This weekend caps a record-breaking season for travel, and those hitting the road will find lower gas prices than they did last year.
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These Swifties are out thousands of dollars — but there’s no ‘bad blood’ for Taylor
More than 150,000 fans lost their chance to see the pop superstar this month, due to terrorist threats. Now they mostly want another opportunity to see her in concert.
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War fears and flight cancellations in Lebanon send travelers and residents scrambling
The U.S. and other governments issued Lebanon travel advisories and some airlines stopped flying there, in anticipation of an escalation of fighting after assassinations in Iran and Beirut.
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Delta’s flight delays and cancellations prompt Dept. of Transportation investigation
In a statement to NPR, Delta acknowledged the Department of Transportation’s notice and said the airline is “fully cooperating” with the investigation.
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NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed and removed from United flight
The former NFL player says the “traumatizing experience” took place when the plane landed on Saturday. He says six FBI and other law enforcement agents boarded the plane and placed him in handcuffs.
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Travelers beware: It’s a big year for dengue
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of an increased risk of dengue infections in the U.S. this summer. The mosquito-borne virus is surging, and human travel is expanding its reach.
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You can get your passport renewed online again. Here’s how it works
The rollout of online passport renewal is restricted to certain windows, beginning midday Eastern time weekly. Officials say the processing times for renewing online are the same as renewing by mail.
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With ‘bleisure’ and fewer workers, the American hotel is in recovery
A new type of traveler is part of the post-pandemic reset at U.S. hotels, along with fewer daily cleanings and pancake-slinging machines.
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They had 3 suitcases and faced 5 flights of stairs. That’s when a stranger appeared
Alice Claus and her sister were exhausted after a long flight to Budapest. Then a young man on the street offered help right when they needed it.
