Author: Sophia Rodriguez

If you haven't been on a plane for a while, fasten your seat belt. There's good news and bad news.You've probably already heard the bad news because it travels faster than the speed of sound. Airfares are rising. The same applies to baggage charges. And it seems like there's another problem with in-flight violence. But there's more to this story. If you fly occasionally, you'll want to understand the big picture. You might be surprised at what you find.check out Elliot Confidential, the newsletter the travel industry doesn't want you to read. Each issue is packed with the latest news,…

downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. As an entry-level FIFO worker, Mcilwaine has about $80,000 before taxes so far this year and gets one week of vacation each month. Cal McIlwain Cal McIlwain was flown to the Pilbara, Australia, where he was forced to work 12-hour days for three consecutive weeks.So far, he makes about $80,000 before taxes, has no local living expenses, and travels during the week. After working for a year, Mirwein plans to use the money he earns to go on a 10-month trip. This told essay is based on…

I picked up this backpack after hearing my colleague Chelsea Stewart sing its praises. I've been using my trusty (now discontinued) InCase backpack for personal use, and it's served me well on dozens of trips for about five years. But for my upcoming trip (his 2.5 weeks in Europe, 5 flights worth of carry-on), I wanted a bag that opened like a suitcase and was easy to pack. Since purchase, I took it on two long weekend trips. (We took Amtrak to Newport, Rhode Island, then local train to our country lake house in Connecticut for a wedding.) We had…

Brazil's Supreme Court has rejected former President Jair Bolsonaro's request to return his passport for the purpose of traveling to Israel, an official document said on Friday. Bolsonaro's lawyers said in a statement Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had invited him to an event in May. His lawyers asked the Supreme Court earlier this week for his passport to be returned. Bolsonaro's passport was seized in February during an investigation into an alleged coup attempt after he lost the 2022 election to his rival and successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Supreme Court rules passport return 'premature' Supreme…

Many of those flights are to New Orleans. New Orleans is in the top 20 most popular destinations for Easter travel, according to AAA travel data. NEW ORLEANS — With Easter Sunday just around the corner, the number of travelers is increasing at Louis Armstrong International Airport. “I'm so excited and so happy to be here,” said one traveler. Today, the Loen family is flying into town to prepare for the Crescent City Classic. “I'm really looking forward to the race, but I'm most looking forward to eating at all the restaurants after the race,” Crescent City Classic runner Paul…

When I was a kid, road trips were a novelty. As the daughters of airline pilots, we usually took advantage of standby privileges when traveling as a family. That's why when it came time to go on a family road trip, it was a big deal. odor. transaction. The middle seat of the minivan was removed, a CD was burned (with songs from Celine Dion to the Fugees), and snacks began to be prepared months before we left the garage. I fell in love with the freedom that riding on the road gave me early on, and even wrote a…

Travel nurses work on short-term contracts and may require long commutes and temporary living away from home. Many times, you will have to get used to new colleagues, new protocols, and a new workplace. So why do staff nurses leave stable jobs to become travel nurses? Well, for one thing, they get paid more. But research I conducted shows that nurses in the United States have other reasons besides making more money. To conduct this study, I interviewed 27 registered nurses based in various locations. Many of the people I interviewed revealed that they quit regular jobs to combat burnout.…

RENO, Nev. (COLO) – Gasoline prices are rising across the country, and we're seeing them locally too.According to AAA, the national average gas price is $3.53. The average price in Nevada was $4.39, up nearly $1. Washoe County faces even higher prices. Now people are paying closer to $5.“In Oregon, regular gas was $4.03 a gallon. Here, it's $4.59. I've seen it in California, but it cost more than $6,” said a driver who returned to Oregon through California and Nevada. Jerry Grissom said. “I fill up here on purpose because I can drive home with a full tank and…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Brazil's Supreme Court has rejected a request by former President Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers to return his passport. so that he could travel to IsraelAccording to an official document released on Friday.Bolsonaro's lawyers said in a statement Thursday that the Israeli prime minister: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had invited Bolsonaro to an event in May and asked the Supreme Court to reinstate his passport.Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes wrote in his ruling that “it is entirely premature to lift the restrictions imposed on the subjects of the investigation,” a recommendation from the attorney general's office…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Brazil's Supreme Court rejects former president's request Jair BolsonaroOfficial documents released on Friday said his lawyer asked for his passport to be returned so he could travel to Israel.Bolsonaro's lawyers said in a statement Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Bolsonaro to an event in May and asked the Supreme Court to return his passport.Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes wrote in his ruling that “it is entirely premature to lift the restrictions imposed on the subjects of the investigation,” a recommendation from the attorney general's office cited by Moraes. It was in…