Under Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department has worked to roll back consumer protections. Passenger advocates say the changes favor airlines.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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6 Broken Bathrooms Force Flight to Make an Urgent Landing
The New York Times – Travel:An American Airlines flight was diverted to New York on Tuesday because of an “inadequate number of operational lavatories” — two, on a plane that normally has eight.
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Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?
The New York Times – Travel:In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.
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Teeing Off in the Birthplace of Golf, in St. Andrews, Scotland
The New York Times – Travel:In St. Andrews, Scotland, history and golf intertwine, on and off the famous courses.
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How to Get a VAT Tax Refund
The New York Times – Travel:Here are the steps to get your money back on VAT taxes, which are widespread in Europe and are bundled into the costs of certain items that travelers take home with them.
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How to Get a VAT Tax Refund
The New York Times – Travel:Here are the steps to get your money back on VAT taxes, which are widespread in Europe and are bundled into the costs of certain items that travelers take home with them.
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Visiting Llamas and Alpacas at 5 Farms
The New York Times – Travel:If you’re looking for something a little different on your next road trip, stop by a farm where you can commune with these fan-favorite animals.
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1,200 Miles From Singapore to Bangkok Before a Historic Shuttle Closes
The New York Times – Travel:A writer takes a weeklong journey, from the island city-state to the Thai capital, in the final days of a historic rail connection.
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5 Hotels For Savoring the Fall
The New York Times – Travel:These new or renovated getaways offer opportunities to bask in the season’s pastoral and cultural delights in comfort.
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Help! Air Canada Got Me to Europe, Then Stranded Me There.
The New York Times – Travel:The airline helpfully rebooked a delayed traveler from Toronto, but failed to mention it had also canceled her return trip. She spent $800 to get home.
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No More Drugstore Head Shots: Passport Applications Go Digital
The New York Times – Travel:The process of getting a first U.S. passport will go fully online next year, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, so if your picture is bad, it’ll be your fault.
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Tour Company Sues to Undo Trump’s Nonresident Fees at National Parks
The New York Times – Travel:An Arizona guide service challenged rules that force foreigners to pay a $100 surcharge to visit 11 national parks, saying that only Congress can change pricing.