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Ready, Set, Travel: The Holiday Rush Is Underway

It's beginning to look a lot like a hectic holiday travel season, but it might go relatively smoothly if the... Read More

It's beginning to look a lot like a hectic holiday travel season, but it might go relatively smoothly if the weather cooperates. Travel over Christmas and New Year's tends to spread out over many days, so the peaks in the... Read More

2023-12-18 15:15:03
by Jesse Zucker
Holiday Travel Workouts: Stay Fit On the Fly

WASHINGTON — Just when you feel like you’ve gotten into a solid fitness routine, the holidays arrive. With traveling and... Read More

WASHINGTON — Just when you feel like you’ve gotten into a solid fitness routine, the holidays arrive. With traveling and changes to your schedule, it can be challenging to keep up with your goals. Taking a break, staying active or... Read More

2023-11-22 16:35:00
by Jesse Zucker
Long Travel Day? Stretch and Move to Feel Better

WASHINGTON —The holiday season can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends but it often involves long... Read More

WASHINGTON —The holiday season can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends but it often involves long travel days to make it all happen. Sitting for hours in the car or on a plane can cause back... Read More

2023-08-30 17:34:50
by Tom Ramstack
Consumer Group Sues Hyatt Hotels for Undisclosed ‘Resort Fees’

WASHINGTON — A consumer advocacy group is suing Hyatt Hotels over what the lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., describes as... Read More

WASHINGTON — A consumer advocacy group is suing Hyatt Hotels over what the lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., describes as deceptive fees. The lawsuit invokes the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act, which requires honest dealings, such as businesses... Read More

2023-08-07 18:10:13
by Natalie McCormick
New Documentation for European Travel on the Horizon

WASHINGTON — If you have ever wanted to go on an impromptu European vacation — do it now. Starting in... Read More

WASHINGTON — If you have ever wanted to go on an impromptu European vacation — do it now. Starting in 2024, you will need to have documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System when traveling to any one... Read More

2023-07-26 20:46:54
by Dan McCue
Seven Top Automakers Unveil $1B Plan to Build Out EV Charging Network

WASHINGTON — Seven of the world’s top automakers unveiled a plan on Wednesday to roll out 30,000 fast electric vehicle... Read More

WASHINGTON — Seven of the world’s top automakers unveiled a plan on Wednesday to roll out 30,000 fast electric vehicle chargers across the United States and Canada. The $1 billion joint venture by General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz... Read More

2023-06-20 20:48:33
by Kennedy Thomason
Travel Getting Back to Normal After Post-Pandemic Surge

WASHINGTON — After months of elevated domestic travel rates — a byproduct of demand pent up by the coronavirus pandemic... Read More

WASHINGTON — After months of elevated domestic travel rates — a byproduct of demand pent up by the coronavirus pandemic — crowds at the nation’s airports and other departure points appear to be returning to a pre-pandemic normal, while international... Read More

2023-05-23 15:10:30
by Dan McCue
$2.6 Trillion Impact of Travel Spending Highlighted by Tour

WASHINGTON — Travel for business and leisure has a $2.6 trillion annual impact on the U.S. economy, and the U.S.... Read More

WASHINGTON — Travel for business and leisure has a $2.6 trillion annual impact on the U.S. economy, and the U.S. Travel Association is taking steps to make sure you don’t forget it as the summer travel season gets underway this... Read More

2023-03-31 17:57:51
by Dan McCue
Shell Finalizes Deal for Ad-Supported EV Charging Network

HOUSTON — Shell USA Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, one of the world’s largest oil companies, has completed its... Read More

HOUSTON — Shell USA Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, one of the world’s largest oil companies, has completed its acquisition of Volta Charging and will now own and operate one of the largest public electric vehicle charging networks in... Read More

Winter Storms Ravage US From California to Northern Plains

Dangerous winter weather ravaged the nation from California through the northern Plains on Thursday, trapping drivers on icy roads, knocking... Read More

Dangerous winter weather ravaged the nation from California through the northern Plains on Thursday, trapping drivers on icy roads, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands and grounding multiple flights. For the first time since 1989, the National Weather Service... Read More

2023-02-13 16:34:43
by Dan McCue
Demand for Gasoline in US Surges for First Time Since June

DALLAS, Texas — Retail demand for gasoline in the U.S. jumped for the first time since June last week, with... Read More

DALLAS, Texas — Retail demand for gasoline in the U.S. jumped for the first time since June last week, with the peak demand occurring on the East and Gulf Coasts. According to a blog post published Monday by Patrick De... Read More

2023-02-08 22:57:11
by Dan McCue
House GOP Votes to Toss COVID Vaccine Mandate for Foreign Visitors

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday voted largely along party lines to repeal the vaccine mandate on international visitors flying... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday voted largely along party lines to repeal the vaccine mandate on international visitors flying to the United States. The final tally was 227 to 201, with six members not voting. Specifically, the bill introduced... Read More

2023-02-02 18:44:05
by Dan McCue
Travel Group Urges White House, Congress to Take Steps to Boost Industry

WASHINGTON — The travel industry has made progress in recovering from the depths of the coronavirus pandemic, but a full... Read More

WASHINGTON — The travel industry has made progress in recovering from the depths of the coronavirus pandemic, but a full recovery won’t be achieved until the last COVID restrictions are lifted, including restrictions on travel from China, representatives of the... Read More

2023-01-25 18:06:40
by Kate Michael
Alaska Airlines Eliminates Plastic Cups on All Flights

SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday it is eliminating in-flight plastic cups. The West Coast-based airline is the first U.S.... Read More

SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday it is eliminating in-flight plastic cups. The West Coast-based airline is the first U.S. carrier to completely transition to paper cups as a planet-friendly alternative. Alaska Airlines estimates that this move will eliminate more... Read More

2023-01-23 17:19:24
by Dan McCue
EVs Take Center Stage at Washington Auto Show

WASHINGTON — Forget a weeklong vote to get a House speaker, when all is said and done, the biggest news... Read More

WASHINGTON — Forget a weeklong vote to get a House speaker, when all is said and done, the biggest news of the month may well be how electric vehicles dominated center stage at the Washington, D.C., Auto Show. The annual... Read More

2023-01-18 19:03:01
by Dan McCue
NASA to Invest $425M to Develop Next Gen Sustainable Airliners

WASHINGTON — NASA announced Wednesday that it will award The Boeing Company $425 million over the next seven years to... Read More

WASHINGTON — NASA announced Wednesday that it will award The Boeing Company $425 million over the next seven years to advance research into a new generation of “green” single-aisle airliners. The funding is being awarded under the umbrella of the... Read More

Southwest Says It Expects Normal Operations to Resume Friday

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines said it expects to return to normal operations Friday after slashing about two-thirds of its... Read More

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines said it expects to return to normal operations Friday after slashing about two-thirds of its schedule in recent days, including canceling another 2,350 flights Thursday. Southwest is struggling to recover after being overwhelmed by a... Read More

Massive Winter Storm Brings Frigid Temps, Snow and Ice to US

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard conditions, power outages and canceled holiday gatherings... Read More

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard conditions, power outages and canceled holiday gatherings Friday from a winter storm that forecasters said was nearly unprecedented in its scope, exposing about 60% of the U.S. population to... Read More

Temperatures Fall Far and Fast as Winter Storm Threatens US

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Temperatures plunged far and fast Thursday as a winter storm began forming ahead of Christmas weekend,... Read More

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Temperatures plunged far and fast Thursday as a winter storm began forming ahead of Christmas weekend, promising heavy snow, ice, flooding and powerful winds across a broad swath of the country and complicating holiday travel. The National... Read More

Storm Adds Uncertainty to Strong Holiday Travel Demand

Concerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. But a massive... Read More

Concerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. But a massive winter storm might. Forecasters predict an onslaught of heavy snow, ice, flooding and even tornadoes from Thursday to Saturday in a broad... Read More

2022-12-12 18:04:30
by Dan McCue
US-Africa Leaders Summit Leads to Road Closures, Metro Disruptions

WASHINGTON — This week’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, which runs through Dec. 15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, is... Read More

WASHINGTON — This week’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, which runs through Dec. 15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, is considered a “National Special Security Event.” As a result, it is creating significant traffic disruptions and road closures in downtown... Read More

2022-11-22 19:17:58
by Dan McCue
We Can't All Travel Like a President, But 54.6M Said to be Traveling for Thanksgiving Anyway

WASHINGTON — Fifty-four point six million people are predicted to travel 50 miles or more to celebrate Thanksgiving, a 1.5%... Read More

WASHINGTON — Fifty-four point six million people are predicted to travel 50 miles or more to celebrate Thanksgiving, a 1.5% increase over last year, and 98% of pre-pandemic volumes, according to AAA. In fact, this year is projected to be... Read More

2022-10-12 21:45:04
by Dan McCue
US Redirecting Travelers From Uganda to Five Airports for Ebola Screening

WASHINGTON — The United States is redirecting travelers from Uganda to five U.S. airports to screen them for the Ebola... Read More

WASHINGTON — The United States is redirecting travelers from Uganda to five U.S. airports to screen them for the Ebola virus and will follow up with them while they are in the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Read More

2022-10-10 18:17:11
by Dan McCue
As Gas Tax Revenue Shrinks, More States Consider Mileage Tax on EVs

WASHINGTON — As revenue from gas taxes declines with the growing popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, more states are... Read More

WASHINGTON — As revenue from gas taxes declines with the growing popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, more states are considering charging fees based on miles driven to cover maintenance costs for roads and bridges, according to a new Stateline... Read More

Biden: Tentative Railway Labor Deal Reached, Averting Strike

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a strike that could... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a strike that could have been devastating to the economy before the pivotal midterm elections. Railroads and union representatives had been in negotiations for 20... Read More

2022-09-06 15:56:36
by Kate Michael
Recycled Toner Finds Second Life in Asphalt Mix on Local Roadways

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Customers who recycle their Canon toner cartridges are contributing to a better earth and could also... Read More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Customers who recycle their Canon toner cartridges are contributing to a better earth and could also be providing a better driving experience as a result of a new program to turn waste toner into asphalt for... Read More

2022-08-04 14:30:48
by Kate Michael
Alaska Airlines' Sustainable Jet Fuel Agreement Looks to Shift Market 

SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines and 14 airlines of the Oneworld Alliance announced Tuesday an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc.... Read More

SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines and 14 airlines of the Oneworld Alliance announced Tuesday an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc. that could further kick-start the commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel.  The agreement provides for Alaska Airlines to purchase 37 million... Read More

2022-07-26 14:32:35
by Dan McCue
Administration to Spend $1.7B to Make Rail Stations and Subways Accessible

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration announced Tuesday morning that it is allocating just over $1.7 billion to make hundreds of... Read More

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration announced Tuesday morning that it is allocating just over $1.7 billion to make hundreds of aging subway and commuter rail stations across the country accessible to people with mobility issues. The unveiling of the initiative,... Read More

2022-07-25 17:18:20
by Dan McCue
Vermont Bestows $1M in Grants for Electric Charging Stations

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The state of Vermont has awarded $1 million in grant funding to subsidize the cost of purchasing... Read More

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The state of Vermont has awarded $1 million in grant funding to subsidize the cost of purchasing and installing electric vehicle charging stations outside apartment buildings and other multi-unit properties to provide residents with access to at-home... Read More

2022-07-19 23:03:40
by Dan McCue
Northern Section of GW Memorial Parkway to Undergo $161M Renovation

WASHINGTON — Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was among the officials who took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday for the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was among the officials who took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday for the $161 million renovation of the northern section of George Washington Memorial Parkway. The project is one of the largest infrastructure... Read More

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