Tagged: airports

Cyprus Tourism Surge, More Invasive TSA Pat-Downs, and Possible TSA Budget Cuts: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airports and tourism boards. * TSA INTRODUCING MORE INVASIVE PAT-DOWNS AT AIRPORTS (Consumerist)The Transportation Security…

U.S. Airports with the Best and Worst On-Time Performance in 2016

The numbers are in and it turns out airports in the New York City area had the worst on-time performance in the nation last year. Believe us: We're just as shocked as you…

Rock Climbing Cliffs Closed at Zion National Park, U.S. Airports with Best and Worst On-Time Performance, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airports, resorts, and national parks.* U.S. AIRPORTS WITH BEST AND WORST ON-TIME PERFORMANCE (Condé Nast Traveler)The…

Remote Caribbean Islands Now Easier to Reach, White House Tours to Resume, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's historical landmarks and island paradises.* WHITE HOUSE TOURS TO RESUME IN MARCH (Condé Nast Traveler)The White House will…

Two New Reasons to Join TSA PreCheck

There are several good reasons for enrolling in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program.If accepted, you get to take advantage of an expedited screening…

When to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan, Best Hotels in North America, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airports, and weather watchers. * BEST HOTELS IN NORTH AMERICA (U.S. News & World Report)The best hotels in…

$7 Billion Renovation Planned for NYC's JFK Airport

New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport is getting a makeover.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced plans for a $7 billion renovation of the facility, which…

Makeover for JFK Airport in NYC, "Champing" in England, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airports, landmarks, and festivals. * PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR $7 BILLION RENOVATION OF JFK AIRPORT IN NYC (Travel Weekly)New…

Computer Outage at Airport Customs Caused by Software Update, Not Hackers

Holiday travelers returning to the United States from international locations on Monday were greeted with enormous lines and long waits at airports, thanks to a four-hour computer…

Berlin's Long-Delayed New Airport Probably Won't Open in 2017

Currently five years overdue and counting, Berlin's new international airport is scheduled to open at last in late 2017.Then again, maybe not.The project's chief executive,…

Further Delays for Berlin's New Airport, Customs Computer Outage, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airports and train stations. * CUSTOMS COMPUTER OUTAGE AT AIRPORTS CAUSED BY SOFTWARE UPDATE, NOT HACKERS (USA Today)Holiday…

The Weirdest Things Passengers Tried to Carry Onto Airplanes in 2016

The Transportation Security Administration has released its annual list of the strangest items officers encountered at the nation's airports this year.As you might expect, nearly…

Bald Eagles by the Mississippi River and Unusual Luggage in Airports: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's outdoor marvels, airports, and hotel lobbies. * MISSISSIPPI RIVER TOWNS PLAN EVENTS TO MARK ANNUAL BALD EAGLE MIGRATION…

TSA Fighting Holiday Airport Lines with More Officers, Social Media

We're about a week into December, which means the holiday travel season is underway. That can mean long lines at the airport, but Transportation Security Administration officials say…

TSA Fights Holiday Airport Lines, Major Cruise Lines to Begin Sailing to Cuba, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's cruise ships, airports, and tourism boards. * ROYAL CARIBBEAN AND NORWEGIAN CLEARED TO BEGIN CRUISING TO CUBA (USA…

In a Dramatic and Somewhat Unexpected Change, Lines at Airport Security Gates Have Greatly Shortened, Easing the Process of Checking in for a Flight

Remember those summer headlines about the virtual collapse of T.S.A. security at the airports? They painted a picture so dreadful that some commentators suggested you arrive for your…

How Veep Nominee Mike Pence's Plane Was Stopped When It Overshot the Runway

When a campaign plane carrying Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence skidded off the runway during a rainy landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport last week, no one on…

Earthquakes in Italy, Hyatt Revamps Loyalty Program, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, villages, and airport runways. * HYATT REVAMPS LOYALTY PROGRAM, REWARDING SPENDING INSTEAD OF STAYS (Travel…

Study: Tarmac-Delay Rule Has Not Led to More Canceled Flights

It's been six years now since the Department of Transportation introduced a rule that penalizes airlines with hefty fines every time they leave passengers sitting on the tarmac for…

Jane Goodall-Approved Wildlife Tours, Weather Anxiety at New England Ski Resorts, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's tarmacs, ski resorts, and nature preserves.* STUDY: TARMAC-DELAY RULE HAS NOT LED TO MORE CANCELED FLIGHTS (Travel…

The Airbnb of Cannabis Tourism, TripAdvisor Expands Into Cuba, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's islands, airport runways, and vacation rentals. * RUNWAY FIRE AT O'HARE THROWS DEBRIS NEARLY HALF A MILE (Reuters) Debris…

Obama Talks Airport Security with Jimmy Kimmel

During President Obama's visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, the talk briefly turned to airport security.After two terms of flying everywhere on Air Force One, the President…

Prince's House to Open Permanently for Tours, British Government OKs London Airport Expansion, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's cities, museums, and airports.* BRITISH GOVERNMENT OKs HEATHROW AIRPORT EXPANSION IN LONDON (Associated Press)The British…

Simone Biles: Gymnast, Olympian, Airport Temp

Olympian Simone Biles at O'Hare International Airport (photo: Twitter/@JGinChicago)Highly likable Olympic gymnast Simone Biles played at being an airport employee on Tuesday at…

TripAdvisor Adopts No-Touching-Animals Policy, Best Cruise Ships Named, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's the latest from the world's airports, cruise ships, and animal preserves. * TRIPADVISOR ADOPTS NO-TOUCHING-WILD-ANIMALS POLICY (The Guardian). As of yesterday, TripAdvisor is no…