General Travel News - Page 146

May 5

Hakeem Jeffries blames Trump for Newark Airport chaos, accuses White House of 'breaking the FAA'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Trump administration during a Monday press conference addressing the recent chaos in domestic air travel.

May 5

State tourist tax by popular vacation destination would pour funds into 'climate change' mitigation

New legislation in Hawaii would raise tourist tax rates to 11% by next year, generating revenue for climate resilience efforts and economic development.

May 5

TSA makes announcement ahead of REAL ID deadline

TSA announces a phased approach to the REAL ID enforcement.

May 5

EXCLUSIVE: Cornyn bringing bill to enshrine Trump EO renaming refuge after Jocelyn Nungaray into law

Sen. John Cornyn wants to enshrine into the law the renaming of a national wildlife refuge after Jocelyn Nungaray so it can't be changed by future administrations.

May 5

Man finds 'candy-like' diamond while exploring Arkansas state park: 'Chance of a lifetime'

David DeCook, a resident of Minnesota, recently discovered a stunning 3.81-carat brown diamond while exploring Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park with his family.

May 4

Manhunt after inmate escapes at Seattle airport, boards train

Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and boarded a train.

May 4

Kentucky senator attempts 'hail mary' effort to delay REAL ID deadline

State assemblymember Nancy Muñoz, R-Union, and Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Ky., discuss some citizens delaying and opting out of getting the REAL ID as the deadline approaches. 

May 4

Car crash at airport in the Philippines kills at least 2, including young girl

A car crashed into the entrance of Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines on Sunday, killing two people and injuring several others.

May 4

Hidden REAL ID hassles facing airline travelers and states to avoid

States vary in readiness for the May 7 REAL ID deadline. While some DMVs offer extended hours to accommodate demand, others face challenges with appointment availability as the date approaches.

May 3

Pilot killed after small plane crashes into California neighborhood

The occupants of two homes made it out without injuries, despite serious damage and subsequent fires after a small plane crashed in a Simi Valley neighborhood.