Day one of the DOT’s new tarmac rule
Today kicks off the much-talked about tarmac rule, set up by the Department of Transportation. The rule states that if an airline keeps passengers grounded for more than a three-hour delay, then it faces fines of up to 27,500 per passenger. Passenger-rights activist are excited about the ...
Read moreChina lifts 20-year ban on travel for AIDS victims
For the first time in more than two decades, China has lifted the ban on AIDS victims entering its borders. Known as the Border Quarantine Law, the 20-year regulation banned people who were HIV-positive to enter the country. Other countries across the world also have long histories of banning ...
Read moreDestination Spotlight: Salkehatchie, South Carolina
In a place just over an hour from downtown Savannah, where people still give directions as, “cross the bridge, then make a right on the first paved road,” tourists can discover five counties collectively known as the Salkehatchie region. Situated halfway between Augusta and Savannah on the ...
Read moreThe Student’s Guide to Travel and Planning
Student traveler? Lucky you. The travel world is brimming with great deals, discounted vacations, and free or reduced-price entry to the must-see landmarks if you can answer just two questions - where do you want to go and can you afford it? Read on to learn the ins and outs of traveling as a ...
Read moreTop 10 Student Travel Destinations
Student travel is as diverse as the demographic itself. Some want to spend a gap year volunteering in a foreign country, others want a summer internship in a happening city, and others prefer to simply see a new place and experience a new culture without breaking the bank. Considering all three ...
Read moreArizona’s SB1070 law may impact tourism this summer
Arizona’s controversial new law regarding illegal immigrants may have a detrimental impact on travel and tourism in the southwestern state. The law, which requires police to question “reasonably suspicious” individuals to determine whether or not a resident is legal or not, has been ...
Read moreTravel(eco)nomics: Green Travel 101
Traveling can be a dreamy concept. Visualizing your perfect trip is always fun, but executing it can sometimes fall short of reasonable methods. If you’re planning a trip and want to make sure you travel in the most eco-friendly way possible, read Cheapflights' Travel(eco)nomics Report for ...
Read moreIceland closes airports for first time
For the first time since the major six-day shutdown, Iceland has had to close its major airports due to the volcanic ash. Although the eruption originated in Iceland, strong winds had kept the cloud from lingering over the country’s airspace. Now, winds have changed, and ash clouds have might ...
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