Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond
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Where to Enjoy an Airport Shower After a Long Flight
The New York Times – Business:Affordable arrivals lounges offer amenities like nap pods and showers where weary passengers can freshen up. You may never start a vacation the same way again.
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Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Business:As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.
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TSA Lines Are Shorter. The World Cup and a Lengthy Shutdown Could Change That.
The New York Times – Business:Security lines are shorter, but the shutdown continues and pay is unresolved. With the World Cup around the corner, T.S.A. agents are tempering their expectations.
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Delta, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges
The New York Times – Business:American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.
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Tucson: A City for Outdoor Lovers
The New York Times – Business:Owls, oases and the Milky Way reward adventure seekers in and around this Arizona city in the Sonoran Desert.
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What Does an Ultra-Luxury First Class Ticket Get You? Flying in a Frictionless Bubble.
The New York Times – Business:A writer reports from inside the premium bubble, where there’s no such thing as too much, petty annoyances are nonexistent and the real world never intrudes.
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JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
The New York Times – Business:The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.
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Six Flags Was a Summer Destination. Can It Win Families Back?
The New York Times – Business:There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors.
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March Madness Puts Las Vegas Back in the Game
The New York Times – Business:The influx of fans during this month’s college basketball tournament is a welcome lift to the city’s casinos and hotels after a dismal 2025, when the number of visitors fell 7.5 percent.
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T.S.A. Lines Appear to Be Getting Shorter as Workers Begin to Receive Paychecks
The New York Times – Business:The hourslong waits at airports appear to be easing after the president signed an order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers.