Patricka Hogue’s friends were already calling her “the nomad.” While she had visited dozens of countries (at the latest count, at least 60), by 2012 she yearned for a community…
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Travelers are hunting harder for bargains — or taking the bus
Consumers are looking for ways to travel on tighter budgets. Many are ditching first-choice options like flights for cheaper ones, like long-haul bus rides. Others are just staying home. Travel…
The Vessel reopens after series of suicides forced popular Manhattan tower to close
The Vessel, the honeycomb-shaped tower in New York City that closed in 2021 after a series of suicides, reopened Monday with added safety features. The 150-foot attraction first opened in…
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 injuries. The…
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 a potentially…
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 company aiming…
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. The 50-foot…
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 for Los…
Almost 80 million expected to travel over Thanksgiving in record-breaking getaway
Almost 80 million people will hit the roads and airways this Thanksgiving, with traveler numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the AAA predicts. Journeys of 50 miles or more will be made…
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. The company…