American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
January 25, 2025
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American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws

The U.S. Transportation Department announced a $50 million fine Wednesday against American Airlines over allegations it mistreated passengers with disabilities, which the department said in some cases caused…

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Election anxiety is scrambling Americans’ travel plans
January 25, 2025
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Election anxiety is scrambling Americans’ travel plans

Emily Reeve and her husband usually spend Thanksgiving in Hawaii, Florida or Disneyland, but not this year. “I have a toddler now and I’m worried about being in…

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Lake Como in a can? ‘Air’ from tourist destination on sale for $11 in Italy
January 25, 2025
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Lake Como in a can? ‘Air’ from tourist destination on sale for $11 in Italy

The cans, which have been on sale since early October, can only be found in local stores in and around Como. They can’t be purchased online, with the…

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Disney cruise ship rescues sinking catamaran, saves 4 people in Atlantic near Bermuda
January 25, 2025
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Disney cruise ship rescues sinking catamaran, saves 4 people in Atlantic near Bermuda

A brand-new Disney cruise ship rushed to the aid of a catamaran taking on water in the Atlantic on Sunday and plucked four people to safety, authorities said.…

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American Airlines flight ordered to make ‘expedited climb’ to avoid crashing into mountain after Hawaii takeoff
January 25, 2025
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American Airlines flight ordered to make ‘expedited climb’ to avoid crashing into mountain after Hawaii takeoff

An American Airlines flight departing Hawaii was hastily ordered to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into mountainous terrain on Wednesday.  Flight 298 had departed Honolulu, headed…

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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
January 25, 2025
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after having struggled with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull.…

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Strikes, rain and snow pose challenges during record Thanksgiving travel week
January 25, 2025
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Strikes, rain and snow pose challenges during record Thanksgiving travel week

With storms, snow, delayed flights and industrial action all expected in what could be the busiest holiday travel period on record, Americans set out in hope rather than…

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Rich people are dominating holiday travel
January 24, 2025
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Rich people are dominating holiday travel

Traveling for the holidays this year? The answer increasingly depends on your paycheck.  Households earning at least six figures a year are expected to make up the largest…

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Delta Airlines flight attendant allegedly slashes co-worker in New Orleans
January 24, 2025
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Delta Airlines flight attendant allegedly slashes co-worker in New Orleans

A Delta flight attendant slashed a co-worker and hotel security guard after a late night and early morning of heavy, “blacked out” drinking, officials said Wednesday. Joshua Smith,…

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Thanksgiving travel snarled by coast-to-coast storm bringing rain and snow
January 24, 2025
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Thanksgiving travel snarled by coast-to-coast storm bringing rain and snow

With Thanksgiving holiday travel well underway, many have reached their destinations — but for everyone else, a storm tracking from the Rockies to the Midwest and Northeast into…

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