Devastating Hurricanes Cost Caribbean Tourism $741M, 800,000 Visitors
WASHINGTON (TVR) – The devastating 2017 hurricane season cost Caribbean tourism nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars and more than 800,000 visitors, a new report finds.
U.S. Spring Break Air Travel Breaks Record, TSA Says
WASHINGTON (TVR) – Spring Break air travel broke an all-time record in the United States, with more than 72 million passengers flying through domestic airports.
End of an Era: Virgin America Disappears Today, Part of Alaska Air
WASHINGTON (TVR) – It’s the end of an era in U.S. aviation. Virgin America, the airline that’s worked to make its brand synonymous with hip, fun, and youthful travel, ceased to exist at midnight Wednesday, completing it’s public-facing merger with Alaska Airlines.
More Airlines Crack Down on Emotional Support Animals
WASHINGTON (TVR) – More airlines are cracking down on what qualifies as emotional support animals onboard flights in the United States and abroad.
‘Enhanced’ TSA Airport Screening Nationwide Rollout Complete
WASHINGTON (TVR) – New, “stronger,” more extensive TSA airport screening measures are now in place at airports across the United States, the Transportation Security Administration has announced.
Summer Gas Prices to Spike to Highest in Four Years: EIA
WASHINGTON (TVR) – Roadtrips won’t be a vacation for your wallet. Summer gas prices are predicted to spike to the highest level in four years, the Energy Information Administration forecast Thursday.
Booking Last-Minute Snags Best Hotel Prices, Data Show
WASHINGTON (TVR) – Procrastinators, rejoice: new data show waiting until the last minute to book lodging can result in the best hotel prices and save you significant money.
Wifi Expands to 86% of U.S. Flights; Fast Wifi Grows Worldwide
WASHINGTON (TVR) – Fast wifi is quickly expanding on airlines worldwide, as travelers demand increased access to seamless communications, a new report found.
Expedited Security Program Global Entry Surpasses 5 Million People
WASHINGTON (TVR) – The expedited customs security program Global Entry just surpassed five million members, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced, a key benchmark for the initiative that lets trusted travelers skip frustratingly long lines upon re-entry into the United States.
No April Fools’ Joke: Passport Fee Rises 40% Today; Ways to Avoid It
WASHINGTON (TVR) – Need a passport? It’s going to cost you even more in a few weeks, when a passport fee spikes 40%. The U.S. State Department is raising its “execution fee” on in-person passport applications from $25 to $35.