Looming government shutdown underscores larger issues in travel, USTA president says

As a government shutdown becomes increasingly inevitable this weekend, flyers may soon see longer security lines and passport wait times. But the government shutdown is part of a larger thread in the issues afflicting U.S. travel — an industry that has generated trillions of dollars for the U.S. economy — Geoff Freeman, the president of the U.S. Travel Association,…

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Uber expands taxi operations in California

Furthering its partnerships with yellow taxi cab companies, ride-hailing company Uber earlier this week announced its latest collaboration with Los Angeles Yellow Cab and its five partner taxi fleets in Southern California. This week’s news follows pilot programs last year with Uber and taxi cab companies in New York City and San Francisco — two of Uber’s biggest markets. For…

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LGA’s Terminal A closes due to floods, FAA issues ground delay for NYC airports

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued ground delays for flights out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as a torrential downpour soaks the tri-state area. LaGuardia also closed Terminal A — where Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate — as a result of the flooding caused by the rain….

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United asks DOT for more slots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

United Airlines is hoping to expand its footprint in Tokyo. This week, the Chicago-based carrier filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation, asking for approval to fly daily from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). As part of the filing, United is also asking permission to fly from Guam’s La Aurora International…

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SeaWorld to open new attractions at every US park in 2024

SeaWorld has U.S. parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio, and they have “whale-y” big news for what’s to come in the new year: All three parks are slated to open family-friendly, marine life-themed attractions in 2024. This exciting news shouldn’t come as any big surprise to theme park fans who have been following SeaWorld’s other major developments…

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Score round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tahiti for just $460

Low-cost airline French Bee is offering major discounts on nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tahiti. If you live near the Bay Area and have always dreamed of the black-sand beaches, waterfalls and volcanoes of Tahiti, this fall is the perfect time to visit. FAREDROP.COM Deal basics Airline: French Bee Routes: From San Francisco to Papeete, Tahiti How to…

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