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Here's Each Airline's Rebooking Policy for Flights Canceled by FAA Reductions

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that in response to the government's failure to reopen, it will cull the flight schedule in the United States by about 10% starting…

Trump Budget Cuts Could 'Wipe Out' Operations for At Least 350 National Park Units

"The president's proposed budget plan is beyond extreme. It is catastrophic."That's what Theresa Pierno, the head of the National Parks Conservation Association, said in an urgent…

How to Get a Refund from or Complain to Any Travel Company: Which Government Agency Oversees What

Whether it’s a bankrupt cruise line, a canceled flight, a missing car rental reservation, or a hotel “walking” you due to overbookings, there are times when you need to complain to a…

How to Fix the Airlines: A Prescription

Here’s a secret that isn’t a secret: The airline industry is broken. We all know it—except for airline executives and their most die-hard supporters. It’s broken, but it’s also a…

The Three Mistakes Campers Should Avoid When Picking a Place to Pitch a Tent

The smartest way to avoid mishaps in the great outdoors is to go camping with people who know what they're doing. Let the rugged types in your friend group take care of tent-pitching…

Government Says Airlines Must Refund Canceled Flights—Eventually

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an "enforcement notice" reminding airlines and the "traveling public" that passengers whose flights are canceled or significantly…

The Travel Services That Close in a U.S. Government Shutdown

As the wheels of Washington threaten to grind to a halt yet again, another United States federal government shutdown is a concern. Travel, by and large, is considered a "non-essential"…