Category: Travel and Vacations
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The Choreography on the Ground That Puts Meals in the Sky
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What Can Stranded Travelers Expect from Southwest?
The New York Times – Business:The troubled carrier says it will honor “reasonable requests for reimbursement” for those whose flights were delayed or canceled because of its meltdown. What will that mean in practice?
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Japan’s Ski Mecca, Niseko, Is Desperate for Workers
The New York Times – Travel:Japan reopened its borders just in time for the winter season. The Niseko area is straining to meet the pent-up demand.
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China Covid: U.S. Testing Rule Meets a Collective Shrug
The New York Times – Travel:The U.S. travel rule drew a muted response in a country grappling with outbreaks and where mass, regular Covid testing was up until recently a daily reality for many millions of people.
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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan Faces a Giant Crisis, 10 Months Into the Job
The New York Times – Business:Bob Jordan, the airline’s top executive, heralded the company’s performance just weeks before the storm highlighted gaping weaknesses in its operations.
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Why Did Southwest Cancel Thousands Of Flights? Here’s What Happened.
The New York Times – Travel:While carriers like Delta, American Airlines and United bounced back after severe winter weather wreaked havoc on holiday travel, the low-cost carrier canceled thousands of flights. Here’s why.
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As China Drops Travel Rules, Wariness Rises Over its Covid Outbreak
The New York Times – Business:Many welcomed Beijing’s plan to loosen quarantine rules for travelers, but concerns linger about the country’s Covid wave.
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You Didn’t Make It to St. Louis, but Your Bags Did. Here’s What to Do.
The New York Times – Travel:Disruptions from winter storms have not only caused flight delays and cancellations, but have also separated many passengers from their luggage. Here are some ways to make reuniting easier.
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Babies in First Class: Which Side of the Aisle Are You On?
The New York Times – Travel:For some travelers, nothing can kill that premium-cabin buzz quicker than an infant next to them. But for parents, despite the overwhelming opposition (and glaring side-eye), seats in the front of the plane can be golden.
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Southwest and Other Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Across the US
The New York Times – Travel:The company canceled more than 60 percent of its flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers stranded.
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Thousands of Canceled Flights Upend Travel Plans Across U.S.
The New York Times – Travel:Most of the disruption was on Southwest Airlines, which had called off more than 60 percent of its flights by Tuesday morning.