FAA addresses shortage of air traffic controllers with faster job pathway: Travel Weekly

The Federal Aviation Administration is accelerating the path to a control tower for graduates of college and university air traffic control training programs. The move is an attempt by the FAA to ease what is currently a 2,500-person shortage of American air traffic controllers, about 20% below its staffing goal. Under the streamlined process, graduates … Read more

With Record Holiday Travel, Will Record Covid-19 Infections Follow?

Record travel levels in the US Could follow increased levels of Covid-19? (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Los Angeles Times via Getty Images With travel record expected over the Thanksgiving weekend, life seems to be returning to normal. Indeed, it is easy to assume that the Covid-19 pandemic will disappear. But is … Read more

Hong Kong travel agents gain insight into cruising opportunities in Asia

Fifty travel agents from across Hong Kong joined a Cruise Holiday Sales Workshop last week, which gave them a detailed insight into the latest cruise sector developments and opportunities on offer in Asian markets. The specialized training workshop was jointly organized by Worldwide Cruise Terminals, the Travel Industry Council Hong Kong and the Cruise Lines … Read more

PM’s motion passed to reduce overseas travel allowances for the PM, Ministers, Assistant Ministers, Leader of Opposition and MPs

The prime minister’s motion was passed to reduce overseas travel allowances for the prime minister, ministers, assistant ministers, the leader of the opposition and MPs Parliament has passed the Prime Minister’s motion to reduce the rates payable for overseas travel allowances for the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Assistant Ministers, the Leader of the Opposition and … Read more

Snow and rain in New Hampshire Tuesday NIght into part of Wednesday

Rain and wet snow will affect New Hampshire for the middle of this week before Thanksgiving. The moving storm system will impact travel plans overnight and into Wednesday morning. A winter advisory has been issued for the northern half of New Hampshire for Wednesday morning.>> Interactive Radar A period of snow is likely to break … Read more

Blast of snow threatens travel in Alberta as temperatures take a huge tumble

The timing for Calgary in particular, is during the afternoon and in the evening, and that could be some travel dangers. As the front continues to the south, the northerly winds develop, and cause some snow on the slopes. This snow will continue Wednesday night, and Thursday morning for the southern foothills and the Rockies. … Read more

Thanksgiving holiday travel and weather news

Travelers wait at a security checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on Tuesday. Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP/Getty Images The five-day holiday period this week and over the weekend is expected Busiest Thanksgiving for air travel since 2005, according to AAA. That’s an increase of almost 7% from last year, the organization said in its forecasts. American … Read more

Take Travel Cues From Vaani Kapoor And See Why The United Kingdom Is A Great Idea For A Christmas Vacation

5 Reasons why you should be in the UK this Christmas season just like Vaani With Diwali behind us, the country is now gearing up for the next big festival which is Christmas. The Christmas holidays are all about cozy time with the family, watching holiday movies, and making memorable trails. The Christmas holidays are … Read more

How To Fold And Pack Dress Shirts (And Clothing) For Travel

Keeping your clothes as fresh and wrinkle-free as possible is ideal when you travel, especially if you dress to impress or travel to places where people are most gathered. If you are traveling for an extended period of time, you will want to try to pack and keep everything as condensed as possible so that … Read more

Southwest, other US airlines face holiday travel test after 2022 blizzard

[1/4]File photo: A screen shows all departures and arrivals are canceled at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, which is expected to reopen tomorrow after a deadly Christmas blizzard, in Cheektowaga, New York, United States , Dec. 27, 2022. REUTERS/Robert Kirkham/File photo Purchase the license rights CHICAGO, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Andrew Watterson knows the cost of … Read more