The State Department will open six new passport agencies to assist those with “urgent travel needs.” The new agencies will bring the total number to 35. The State Department did not share…
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United Airlines passengers fell ill during flight after a cruise
Around two dozen passengers fell ill on a United Airlines flight from Vancouver, Canada to Houston, Texas on Friday. Approximately 25 people traveling in a group of 75 had nausea, according to…
United Airlines will send weather maps to customers to explain delays
United Airlines will now send passengers real-time weather maps to explain flight delays. Specialized customer service representatives will sit alongside operations managers to get a better understanding of what’s causing delays across…
Carnival Cruise Line to absorb P&O Cruises Australia
Carnival Corp. will fold P&O Cruises Australia into Carnival Cruise Line next year. Other Carnival Corp. brands include Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn. The change does not affect Carnival Corp.’s…
Southwest agent charged with stealing $79,000 worth of travel vouchers
A Southwest Airlines employee who told police he printed off nearly $80,000 worth of travel vouchers has been charged with stealing. Brooklyn Jones, a customer service agent at St. Louis Lambert International…
JetBlue will soon offer airport lounges. Here are the details.
JetBlue is planning to open its first lounge by the end of next year as it continues its push to compete for premium travelers. The airline announced Thursday it plans to open…
FAA warns Boeing 737 operators about potential rudder control problem
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice to Boeing 737 Next Generation and Max operators about a potential issue with its rudder control system. The National Transportation Safety Board previously issued its…
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is giant among national parks
Wrangell St-Elias is a big deal, literally. It’s America’s largest national park. “Wrangell-St. Elias encompasses one of the largest concentrations of mountains, glaciers, rivers, and wildlife in the world,” said Mike Townsend,…
JetBlue’s 25% off fall flights promo
JetBlue is offering 25% off most fall flights if you book by the end of the day Wednesday. According to the airline the code FALL2024 will get travelers 25% off the base…
CBP officials confiscate 90 contraband snails in Detroit
Customs and Border Protection officials in Detroit stopped a slimy cargo from messing up American crops last month. Officials conducting a secondary baggage screening found 90 Giant African Land Snails in the…