The New York Times – Travel:
T.S.A. officers, working without pay for more than a month, have called out of work and quit in growing numbers as the shutdown drags on.
Author: Gabe Castro-Root
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Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
“There’s going to be a breaking point sooner or later,” one union official warned, with travelers at some airports being told to arrive three hours ahead of time.
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What to Know About Airport Security Lines During the Partial Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.
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Iran Attacks and Mideast Flights: How Safe Is Air Travel?
The New York Times – Travel:
Drone and missile attacks have caused high anxiety across the region, but experts say the danger to commercial airliners is “fairly remote.”
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Another Government Shutdown? Here’s What Travelers Should Know.
The New York Times – Travel:
It was not immediately clear whether passengers would face delays at airport security checkpoints in the coming days if a government shutdown does occur.
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The Latest Victim of a Snowless West: Dog Sledding
The New York Times – Travel:
Organizers of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge said they would no longer hold a major competition after snow conditions forced its cancellation for a third straight year.
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In Europe, the Allure of Summer Travel Keeps Dimming
The New York Times – Travel:
A big shift to spring, fall or even winter vacations in touristy, hot-weather cities like Barcelona, Florence and Athens shows no signs of slowing down.
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The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty
The New York Times – Travel:
Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
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Weight-Loss Drugs Could Save U.S. Airlines $580 Million Per Year
The New York Times – Travel:
A study by the financial firm Jefferies highlights a surprising perk for carriers: lower fuel costs as slimmer passengers lighten their aircrafts’ loads.