Early in the pandemic, many travelers experienced headaches while trying to rebook air travel purchased through third parties such as Orbitz and Kayak. Overloaded customer service centers and constantly changing airline policies resulted in a big mess at these agencies, prompting many travelers to book directly through the airline to avoid future issues. Yet as…
Thanksgiving Travel Rush Is Back With Some New Habits
November 23, 2022
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The Thanksgiving travel rush was back on this year, as people caught planes in numbers not seen in years, setting aside inflation concerns to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two holiday seasons marked by COVID-19 restrictions. Changing habits around work and play, however, might spread out the crowds and reduce the…
Rising Costs, Inflation Dampening Some Thanksgiving Travel Plans
Brace for one of the busiest holiday travel seasons in two decades, experts warn. As Americans answer the clarion call to Thanksgiving feasts on Nov. 24, it marks the first time in two years that pandemic-related concerns haven’t been top-of-mind. Those have been replaced with worries over inflation and rising travel costs. The travel site,…
Capitol Report (Nov. 15): Trump Makes Special Announcement; Texas Governor Declares Invasion
November 15, 2022
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A big announcement may be coming from former President Donald Trump Tuesday evening. NTD is on the ground at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. The governor of Texas on Tuesday declared an invasion at the southern border. What does that mean, and what actions are coming? A recount in the Arizona governor race could be…
Transportation Dept. Demands 6 Airlines Pay Over $600 Million in Refunds to Passengers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Nov. 14 announced “historic enforcement actions” against six airlines that have collectively been fined more than half a billion dollars for passengers who were owed a refund because of flight cancellations or changes. Frontier, Aeromexico, Air India, TAP Portugal, El Al, and Avianca were required to pay about…
US Airlines Cancel 1,220 Flights as Tropical Storm Nicole Makes Landfall in Florida
November 10, 2022
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Airlines in the United States canceled 1,220 flights on early Thursday as tropical storm Nicole made landfall in the east coast of Florida, disrupting flight schedules and forcing airports in the region to shut. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines Group, and Southwest Airlines canceled more than 100 flights each, while United Airlines called off 73…
LATAM Airlines Says It Will Exit Bankruptcy on Nov. 3
SANTIAGO—LATAM Airlines, the biggest carrier in Latin America, said it plans to conclude its exit from bankruptcy on Nov. 3. “This process will allow the group to emerge more agile, with a more competitive cost structure, adequate liquidity to face the future, with approximately $10.3 billion in equity, and close to $6.9 billion in debt,”…
New Era of Post-Pandemic Travel Arrives as Most Countries Ditch COVID Curbs
Many countries are opening up their borders to welcome post-pandemic travel from around the world in a bright turn for the global economy after reeling from prolonged COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. According to travel platform Kayak, 118 countries have opened their borders to American citizens, without COVID-19 testing or quarantine requirements. Sixty-one countries require testing,…
Airlines Scrap Over 2,000 US Flights as Hurricane Ian Set to Make Landfall
Airlines canceled over 2,000 U.S. flights on Tuesday and Wednesday and some Florida airports halted operations as they braced for impact from Hurricane Ian, which was set to make landfall in the state. As of 1:20 p.m. ET Wednesday, airlines had scrapped 403 flights on Tuesday and 2,100 on Wednesday across the United States, and…
Major Air Carriers Criticize Ottawa’s COVID Approach, Welcome Lifting of Restrictions
Major air carriers in Canada have issued statements criticizing how the federal government managed the pandemic in their sector after it announced measures would be lifted on Oct. 1, with Air Canada saying they weren’t based on science. “Air Canada welcomes the removal of these restrictions, acknowledging that air travel is safe and that the measures were not…
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