Greetings! 📰 I hope you're having a great long weekend. If you read today's travel news round-up below, you will see there's was a lot of news this week and weekend, including the shooting of San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall during a robbery attempt in Union Square.
🍹Airline CEO wants to impose two-drink limit at airports to curb unruly passenger behavior
Another big story this week was about the airline CEO who is pushing for stricter regulations to curb the rise in disruptive passenger behavior linked to alcohol and drug use. One of the regulations is a two-drink limit at airports. I’m all for it because I’m sick and tired of reading stories and seeing videos of unruly passengers and the majority of the time, these incidents are fueled by drugs, alcohol or both. Here's the story.
📰 Potential strikes affecting travel
There are a lot of potential strikes taking place all over the world, including here in the U.S. (United Airlines and Hawaii hotels), Canada (Air Canada) and Europe (what else is new?).
☀️ Another smooth travel day?
In happier news, so far, it's a smooth day for air traveler as it was for most of the week. Thankfully, this week there were very few delays and cancelations.
🤠 Viva San Antonio! How to enjoy (and survive) the best of Fiesta
In late April, we sent one of our writers to Texas for San Antonio's Viva Fiesta! It takes place for 11 days and celebrates the city’s rich history, local culture and diversity with an exuberance that she says is unmatched anywhere else in the US. Whether you travel with your family or come with friends, there are over a hundred official Fiesta related events and activities for all ages to choose from. The challenge is scheduling which days to experience all the fun. Here's Laura's story.
🌎 Travel Trivia Tuesday
Earlier this week, we were driving home from meeting friends from Canada at the In-N-Out Burger next to LAX. A Lufthansa plane was landing and my son asked me what bird is on their logo? I thought it was a great question. So, that's this week's Travel Trivia Tuesday question: What kind of bird is on the Lufthansa logo? Scroll down to find the answer.
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✈️ Today's Travel Outlook 
As of 7:55am PT, there have been 53 canceled flights to, from or within the United States and 834 delayed. Here's a link to the up-to-date stats and a live look at the FAA's National Airspace System Status. Here's what to do during weather delays and flight cancellations.
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It's not surprising a portable charger is one of the must-have items for flight attendants. With one of these, you don't have to worry about your plane not having working power ports or your phone running out of battery while sightseeing. Check it out here.
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🤮 Monday 
‘It was a sick party’: Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz recount pool incident in Mexico and it’s a cautionary tale for all travelers
Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz are doing press for their movie Blink Twice, which was released in theaters in the United States on August 23, 2024. The film, which was written and directed by Kravitz (her directorial debut) and stars Tatum, is a psychological thriller and was shot on location in Mexico. While there, Tatum ran into some trouble. Here's what happened and how you can prevent it from happening to you.
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🦈 Tuesday 
Nantucket beachgoers save beached great white shark’s life
Here’s something you don’t see every day, nor do you want to. Over the weekend, beachgoers in Nantucket (one of my favorite places in the summer) came across a white shark beached on the shoreline. Here's the video and what you need to know about saving wildlife.
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🛂 Wednesday 
Check foreign travel advisories when researching international destinations
If you’re planning to travel internationally, there are some websites you really should consult before hopping on a plane or cruise ship. Read the story here.
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⚠️ Thursday 
‘Bad behavior doesn’t fly’: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg offers firm but friendly warning ahead of Labor Day weekend
This year’s record-breaking summer travel season officially comes to a close after this weekend’s Labor Day holiday (though, I would argue it happened last week when the majority of kids went back to school in the U.S.) When I was a kid, the first day back to school was always the Tuesday after Labor Day but times have changed. To help travelers prepare for the long weekend crush, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took to social media to issue a firm but friendly reminder and some useful tips to help make the busy period easier and less stressful. Read the story here.
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🎄 Friday 
Early holiday savings: Labor Day travel deals for 2024 escapes
I just did a travel segment on Scripps News this morning on deals to be found over this holiday weekend. There are lots of deals to be found this Labor Day weekend but here are the ones I think are the most worthy of sharing. Here are the deals.
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💬 TRAVEL QUOTE OF THE DAY “It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things." — Theodore Roosevelt |
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📺 Travel Videos of the Week 
American Airlines passenger goes on rampage with hammer at airport ticket counter over fake ticket scam
There’s an old saying: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” This phrase is a warning to be cautious of deals or offers that seem unrealistic or overly attractive; they may be misleading or deceptive. Unfortunately, for an American Airlines passenger, he not only fell for a fake ticket scam but his reaction was pure insanity. Read the story and watch the video here.
‘Behave or we will get off!’: Flight attendant screams at passenger who asked for a blanket
Unruly passengers are a nightmare but it's not always the passengers who are unruly, as evidenced in an incident that occurred earlier this summer aboard a Montreal-bound flight from Casablanca, Morocco. Here's the video and story.
What?! Woman in coach seat makes sourdough bread from scratch on long-haul flight
By now, we've all seen our fair share of craziness on airplanes - whether in person or if you're lucky, you've only read about it. But this latest stunt takes the cake ... or should I say bread? Read the story and watch the video here. |
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🌎 12 Things to Know in Travel Today 1 Storms may disrupt holiday travel in US northeast
2 FAA refers 43 reported abusive, unruly plane passengers to FBI, even as incidents fall from COVID highs
3 Disney World stampede caused by false active shooter claims, sheriff says
4 Another death in Grand Canyon as body of solo backpacker from North Carolina found
5 Japanese budget airline Peach launches direct Singapore-Osaka flights from just $164
6 Australian newcomer Koala Airlines plans services
7 Passengers bought berths on a 3-year cruise. Months on, the ship is still stuck in Belfast
8 The world's first airport to require biometric boarding is set to arrive in 2025
9 Gymnast Natalie Stichova, 23, dies after 80-foot fall while attempting selfie at Bavarian Castle
10 Live sports are coming to your next Alaska Airlines flight with an all-new FOX Sports BIG NOON SATURDAY partnership
11 Italy could hike tourist tax to 25 euros a night for most expensive hotel stays
12 Travel demand is slowing down, bringing lower flight costs and hotel perks
Read it all here as well as the 84 other top travel news stories from this past week! |
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🧵 TRAVEL THREAD OF THE DAY @smithhartfamily: You never realize how little self-control you actually have until chips and salsa are in front of you at the Mexican restaurant. |
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✅ Calendar Countdown 🛠 1 day until Labor Day
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✅ Travel Trivia Answer 
What bird is on the Lufthansa logo?
Answer: According to Wermac.org: "The Lufthansa logo, an encircled stylized crane in flight, was created in 1918 by Otto Firle. It was part of the livery of the first German airline, Deutsche Luft-Reederei (abbreviated DLR), which began air service on 5 February 1919. In 1926 Deutsche Luft Hansa adopted this symbol, and in 1954 Lufthansa expressed continuity by adopted it, too.
The original creator of the name Lufthansa is believed to be F.A. Fischer von Puturzyn. In 1925, he published a book entitled "Luft-Hansa," which examined the options open to aviation policymakers at the time. Luft Hansa was the name given to the new airline, which resulted from the merger of Junkers Luftverkehr AG and Deutscher Aero Lloyd.
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