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Looking for Things Queer Near You? Try 'Everywhere Is Queer'
When Charlie Sprinkman traveled 42 of the 50 states for his job as a representative of an organic beverage company in 2019, he often Googled "queer hangouts here" and came up empty. So he decided to create his own.
JetBlue Sees Return to Profitability Delayed by Flight Woes
Widespread flight cancellations in April plus the need to hire and train more pilots will delay the company's return to profitability.
Delta to Begin Paying Flight Attendants During Boarding
Delta Air Lines, which is facing another attempt to unionize its flight attendants, will begin paying cabin crews during boarding, a first for a major U.S. airline.
Afraid to Fly with Unmasked Passengers? Call Your Airline
Airlines say they are offering options — including refunds in some cases — for people worried about flying now that other passengers aren't required to wear face masks.
Alaska's Cruise Season Starts as Industry Hopes for Revival
The first large cruise ship of the season has arrived in Alaska, marking the start of what industry and tourism officials expect will be a more robust travel year after two pandemic-stunted seasons.
Rio's Flamboyant Carnival Parade is Back after the Pandemic
Colorful floats and flamboyant dancers are delighting tens of thousands jammed into Rio de Janeiro's iconic Sambadrome, putting on a delayed Carnival celebration after the pandemic halted the dazzling displays.
U.S. Airlines Say They've Reached a Turning Point in Recovery
U.S. airlines say they have hit a turning point: After a lousy first quarter, they expect to be profitable as Americans return to travel in the biggest numbers since the start of the pandemic.
Rio's Carnival Parade is Back, as Street Bands Ache to Party
It remains to be seen how much post-pandemic partying is in store during the first Carnival in two years.
Discover Sint Eustatius. Hidden Gem of the Caribbean
If you're not from the Caribbean, no one blames you for having no idea where Sint Eustatius is. But this small island is about to be discovered as a hidden gem of the Caribbean.
Most People in U.S. Want Masks for Travelers: AP-NORC Poll
A majority of people in the United States continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation, a poll finds.
Should You Wear a Mask on a Plane, Bus or Train When There's No Mandate?
While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that passengers mask up while on planes, trains or buses, it is no longer a requirement. Here's how to decide what to do.
Disney World: Face Masks Optional for All Areas of Resort
Walt Disney World has lifted the last of its mask requirements, meaning face coverings will be optional for visitors at all locations on the central Florida Disney property.
Court Ruling Creates Mishmash of Transportation Mask Rules
A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate for public transportation across the U.S. created a confusing patchwork of rules for passengers.
Flight Attendants Settle Frontier Discrimination Suit
Frontier Airlines has settled a discrimination lawsuit brought by a group of flight attendants who claimed the carrier discriminated against them during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Southwest Pilots' Union Says Fatigue is a Safety Problem
Union officials say pilots of Southwest Airlines pilots are suffering through an epidemic of fatigue due to poor scheduling practices by the airline, and that it is raising safety concerns.
Palm Springs, Beyond the Gayborhood
Palm Springs has become a major LGBTQ destination, but if you travel there, don't ignore the other attractions in the Coachella Valley, often called Greater Palm Springs.
Air Traffic Controllers' Protest Delays Flights in Warsaw
Air travel authorities in Poland are warning travellers of possible flight delays and cancellations at Warsaw's airport due to a protest and some flight controllers quitting their jobs.
Mexico's Navy will Manage Tourism in Converted Island Prison
A small archipelago off Mexico's Pacific coast that had been home to an island prison colony is finalizing preparations to receive tourists.
FAA Seeks Biggest Fines Yet Against 2 Unruly Passengers
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that it it seeking the largest fines yet for passengers who disrupt flights after two incidents that occurred on airliners last summer.
American Airlines Will Use Buses for Hops to Philadelphia
American Airlines has hired a bus company to carry passengers between Philadelphia and two airports that are only a short hop away by air.