Private flights and road trips: AEW does whatever it takes to reach Phoenix for Full Gear despite travel disruptions
AEW found a way to get its wrestlers and staff to Phoenix for Saturday’s Full Gear pay-per-view, even as widespread flight disruptions left travelers stranded across the country. Owner Tony Khan arranged private planes to bring people to the event at the Mortgage Matchup Center, where fans were expected to fill the venue. In a […]
Four major travel concerns for people delayed and affected by the nationwide flight halt
A nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers, contributing to more than 15,000 canceled or delayed flights on Friday and Saturday. The FAA ordered the stop at about 4 p.m. ET on Friday after telecommunications problems affected several air traffic control centers. It was the largest nationwide ground stop in […]
Professional and college sports teams affected by a halt to air travel
The nationwide FAA ground stop that halted domestic flights for more than four hours on Friday has been lifted. Its effects, though, are still disrupting travel for families, teams and others across the sports world. The stoppage came before a busy weekend of college football, NBA and NHL games. The FAA said a communications failure […]
Urgent travel warning as a nationwide strike threatens major disruption and delays
Travelers visiting Spain next week should check their flight and train arrangements before setting out. A nationwide, 24-hour strike is planned for Nov. 11, and transport services could be affected. Spain’s largest unions, UGT and CCOO, have called for the walkout over the housing crisis. The U.S. Embassy says workers in several sectors, including transportation […]
Airlines urge CDC to postpone Ebola travel rule for U.S. flights
Major airline groups in the U.S. and internationally are expressing concerns over a new travel requirement related to Ebola that will impact millions flying into the United States. Starting on November 3, all international passengers must confirm they haven’t been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the last 21 days, as mandated […]
Travel specialist has 50,000 American Airlines miles stolen from their account.
How to Protect Your Airline Miles Travel expert Katy Nastro shares her experience of having her American Airlines miles stolen, providing insights into why maintaining your travel rewards isn’t always beneficial. If you’re like many people, you’ve probably spent considerable time collecting airline miles, all while daydreaming about future travel adventures. Whether it’s a trip […]
DHS halts visa-free travel for Chinese citizens due to birth tourism and security issues.
The Trump administration has decided to suspend a visa-free travel scheme for Chinese nationals visiting the Northern Mariana Islands, following concerns from Republican lawmakers about the potential for facilitating birth tourism and posing national security threats. This decision, made by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, targets a program initiated during the Biden administration that allowed […]
Trump puts an end to visa-free travel for Chinese citizens due to birth tourism issues
The Trump administration has decided to halt a visa-free travel program for Chinese visitors to a U.S. island territory, responding to warnings from Republican lawmakers about potential national security risks and the possibility of promoting birth tourism. This program, which had been initiated under President Biden, had previously allowed certain pre-approved Chinese nationals to stay […]
NFL considers changes to travel rules following Rams’ difficulties in Australia
Rams and 49ers Take Different Routes for Australian Season Opener NEW YORK – As the Rams and 49ers kicked off their season, both teams found themselves in the same location, but they took quite different approaches to their preparation. The 49ers decided to arrive in Australia a week ahead of their game, allowing their players […]
Parents of Young Athletes Claim Travel Company Stressed Their Children’s Participation If Lodging Fees Were Not Paid
A federal lawsuit has been filed against a youth sports travel company, accusing it of deceiving families into incurring hotel booking fees and inflated lodging expenses. The complaint says Team Travel Source informed parents that booking accommodations through its platform was mandatory for their children to compete. The class action lawsuit, initiated in the Western […]