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Are travelers missing out by not playing the credit-card game in search of first-class tickets? Our new Tripped Up columnist considers the fees and the benefits of two cards.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Who Ended the Travel Mask Mandate? A Vaccine Skeptic, a Judge, and 2 Others
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The mask rule on planes and public transportation has been targeted by the travel industry and Republican lawmakers. In the end, it was brought down by a little-known nonprofit, a conservative judge and chance.
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The End of the All-Male, All-White Cockpit
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines are struggling to find enough pilots and to diversify a profession that has been very resistant to change.
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American Airlines Reports First-Quarter Loss, but Expects Booming Travel Ahead
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The carrier joined United and Delta in saying a first-quarter loss would be followed by a return to profitability as demand soars.
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What Travelers Should Know About the Federal Mask Mandate
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After a federal mask mandate was struck down on Monday, travelers are facing a patchwork of rules spanning air travel, trains, buses, cruise ships and ride-hailing services. Here’s what to know.
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How to Travel on a Budget Amid Inflation
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Inflation is here and it’s wreaking havoc on travel budgets. Our Frugal Traveler columnist on how to strategize in a world of rising prices.
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Concerns Rise as Passenger Masks Fall
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Health experts expressed dismay at a judge’s ruling that struck down the C.D.C. mask mandate for planes, trains and buses.
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Some European Airlines Lift Mask Mandates on Trans-Atlantic Flights
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British Airways and Virgin Atlantic say face coverings on flights to the United States are a personal choice.
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The end of a U.S. mask mandate for travel is met with elation and dread.
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Some travelers and flight attendants cheered the end of the mask mandate but others are worried that it will result in more infections.