Author: Sophia Rodriguez
Good news for pet owners! American Airlines is relaxing its pet policy, allowing travelers with animals to bring a full-sized carry-on bag in addition to a pet carrier.“On American Airlines flights, you may carry one pet carrier in the cabin if: Your pet is paying a carry-on fee, your pet is in the pet carrier for the entire flight, and your pet is under the seat in front of you. If you stay,” American Airlines said. The airline's website adds that passengers can also bring “one additional item on board with their pet.” This can be a personal item such…
Submitted photo Shannon Hart (right) presenting a poster at an expert conference. During her first year as a master's student in the Human and Environmental Sciences program, Shannon Hart had the opportunity to attend two conferences that changed the trajectory of her academic career. “The conference improved my resume, my PhD application, my confidence, and my professional network,” she said. “Being able to attend these conferences gave me the confidence and experience to submit my paper. My paper was accepted and I presented it at another conference last semester.” Without the travel grants provided through…
3. Take a bite of the Big Apple Brooklyn, New York’s Dumbo neighborhood, Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is one of more than two dozen 360-degree panoramics available to explore. Getty Images If wandering the streets of New York City sounds like a claustrophobic nightmare, you can experience loads of attractions through a screen. {“hideCategory”:false,”useAlternateLanguage”:false,”headlineIconAltText”:””,”listItems”:[{“categoryTitle”:”Travel”,”categoryUrl”:”/membership/benefits/travel/”,”categoryDeeplinkParam”:”travel”,”isLimitedTimeOffer”:false,”offerJson”:{“dbr_offer_id”:”be4372196829798ca380e6395bbd923a”,”source_name”:”Holland America Line”,”offer_title”:”Up to $200 Onboard Credit on Select Cruises”,”offer_description”:”\u003cp\u003eHolland America Line’s fleet of 11 ships offers more than five hundred sailings a year visiting all 7 continents, including cruises in Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe.\u0026nbsp; AARP members receive up to $200 in onboard…
By Rebecca Santana – Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Belgian family of four was on their fourth trip to the United States. They were afraid of waiting in long passport control lines upon entering the country, but when they heard about a new app they could use to ease their entry, they decided to try it out. Within minutes, they had bypassed the long lines at Washington Dulles International Airport and were waiting for their luggage.”The lines were always long,” said Piet de Staake, who was waiting in the passport control line. He, his wife, and two sons were…
Chicago (CBS) – Spring break is over for students, but summer break is just around the corner.It's time to start planning.CBS 2 has been reporting on travel contract rip-offs in recent months. Here's how to ensure your next trip is a success. Pinky Jackson earned major grandma points with a surprise trip from Chicago to Broadway in New York City.”She was so overjoyed,” Jackson said of her granddaughter. “She's a big Hamilton fan.”The City That Never Sleeps gave Jackson's family a great time, except for the part where the hotel room they paid for didn't materialize.“I knew it was, but…
Charlotte (queen city news) — It's officially spring break in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools and surrounding areas, which means many families are taking advantage of the opportunity to travel. If you're already planning a summer vacation and your trip will take you to another country, there are additional steps to consider when packing. Rachel Weiss, a mother of two from Weddington who plans to hit the slopes this spring break, is no stranger to international family travel. Whenever they travel, they check the U.S. Department of State's website for travel advisories. “When we were pregnant with our second child, it was right…
Including the cities of Reims, Gwyn and Marquette.A Blizzard Warning is in effect from 8pm tonight until 8pm EDT Wednesday… *A blizzard is expected. Snow totals ranged from 8 to 27 inches, with the heaviest in the highlands from the Huron Mountains to Negaunee and the least near the shores of Lake Superior. Wind speeds can reach up to 45 miles per hour, with the strongest winds expected Wednesday, especially near Lake Superior. Travel can become very difficult or impossible. Visibility can be significantly reduced in areas with blowing snow. Hazardous conditions will affect the morning and evening commute Wednesday.…
venture capitalist Steve Singh Growth Investor Group acquires corporate travel management company direct travel. Investors participating in Mr. Singh's acquisition include: Durable Capital Partners, madrona ventures, top tier capital partner and blackstone credit insuranceDirect Travel reported on Tuesday (April 2). press release. “Direct Travel sets the standard for customer experience,” Singh said in the release. “We are excited to invest in and partner deeply with what we believe will become a market-leading travel management company.” As part of the acquisition, ed adamsAccording to the release, he is planning to retire after founding Direct Travel in 2011 and serving as its…
A strong double-barrel low pressure system is heading into Wednesday afternoon, but unfortunately there isn't enough cold air so we'll have to deal with some low-lying mixing. Rain in the valleys and snow in the mountains will intensify as we move past sunset Wednesday, but the rain will quickly turn to snow as temperatures drop into the low 30s overnight. By the Thursday morning commute, a band of heavy snow will move through at a rate of 1 inch per hour at all elevations, potentially making travel difficult. As temperatures warm during the day Thursday, the valley below 1,000 feet…
Are the concerns being raised actually more about stifling competition than benefiting local travelers? OAKLAND, Calif. — April 2, 2024: Today, the Oakland, Walnut Creek, Tri-Valley and Berkeley business groups representing thousands of East Bay businesses announced the name of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): announced support for changing to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport”. “The name change uses San Francisco Bay, a major geographic feature of our region, to identify its location,” said OAK Interim Aviation Director Craig Simon. “This is not about the city or county of San Francisco or San Mateo County, this is about job…