Afghanistan evacuation effort sparks bottleneck at Dulles Airport
The Pentagon effort to use U.S. airlines to ease crowded conditions at overseas military bases is creating a new bottleneck at Dulles International Airport, where planes carrying Afghan refugees are stacking up on the tarmac as officials take up to 10 hours to process passengers before they can depart.
Princess Cruises delays return of ship that was once home to the biggest outbreak of COVID-19 outside China
The return of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was home to the largest outbreak of COVID-19 outside of China in February 2020, was delayed Wednesday amid the ongoing pandemic.
Bay Area booze distributor pleads guilty in college admission scandal
A Bay Area booze distributor accused of paying a $500,000 bribe to get her son into the University of Southern California — and then bragging that it was “worth every cent” — has agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions scandal, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Disney shuttering several stores in ongoing retail shift
Disney stores in several U.S. locations are set for closure as the firm continues its shift in retail distribution.
Disney Cruise Line mandates vaccines for passengers 12 and older on certain cruises
In accordance with a new order implemented by the Bahamas, Disney Cruise Line is requiring passengers ages 12 and older to be fully vaccinated for voyages to the country between Sept. 3 and Nov. 1.
Finnair, international airlines prohibit fabric masks in favor of surgical masks
Commercial airline passengers who wish to travel abroad during the coronavirus pandemic need to double-check their chosen face mask fits current policies.
US considers ordering commercial airlines to help in Afghan evacuation
The Biden administration is planning a dramatic ramp-up of its airlift from Kabul by making preparations to compel major U.S. airlines to help with the transportation of tens of thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan, while expanding the number of U.S. military bases that could house Afghans.
NYC vaccination program will require IDs to eat indoors to prevent 'fraud'
New York City’s vaccination requirement to dine in restaurants requires people to show both a proof of vaccination and an ID “to help reduce fraud.”
Travel demand 'cooling off' due to COVID is 'short-term phenomenon': Hyatt CEO
Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian, argued on Thursday that travel demand’s current cool down is a “short-term phenomenon.”
Restaurant owners sue New York City, de Blasio over vaccine rules
A group of New York restaurant and gym owners on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against New York City and Mayor Bill de Blasio over the city's vaccine requirements.
De Blasio’s vaccine mandate in NYC a ‘business death sentence,’ gym owner suing mayor says
Plaintiff Joseph Cannizzo explains how New York City's indoor activity vaccine mandate is impacting small business owners' livelihoods.
Disney parks changing reservation systems, adding new ways to skip lines
Disney is rolling out new tools in an effort to enhance the guest experience at both Disney World and Disneyland.
Disney World loosens face mask policy for outdoor attractions
Disney World has loosened its face mask requirement just a bit, and will now allow guests more leeway on whether to mask up in more outdoor spaces in the park.
Here's how much Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley made in rental income
“Squad” Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., both made thousands of dollars from rental properties last year, despite repeated calls to cancel rent during the COVID-19 pandemic, annual financial disclosures show.
No shot, no proof, no service: NYC businesses begin checks
People dining indoors at New York City's restaurants, browsing art at its museums or sweating in its gyms had to show proof Tuesday that they were at least partially inoculated against COVID-19 as the city began the nation's largest effort yet to exclude the unvaccinated from public places.
As murders surge, Democrats find a new message: Fund the police
Last summer, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser played a high-profile role in the protests sweeping America over police killings of Black suspects. She renamed a street Black Lives Matter Plaza and joined thousands of demonstrators there, many shouting what had become the movement’s slogan: “Defund the police!”
Spirit Airlines says flurry of flight cancellations cost firm $50 million so far
Spirit Airlines lost tens of millions of dollars in its spate of flight cancellations and delays this month, according to an SEC filing.
Regent Seven Seas reveals its 2023, 2024 voyages following Norwegian’s 2nd quarter earnings
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has already figured out its global sailing itinerary for 2023 and 2024.
Disney World fans can again book tickets for Christmas festivities
Disney World fans crushed by the closure of “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” last year can now book tickets for a more COVID-friendly event, “Disney Very Merriest After Hours.”
Sports Illustrated model Olivia Culpo takes aim at JetBlue after dog is banned from flight: 'Worst experience'
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Olivia Culpo documented a distressing experience with JetBlue on Friday after her dog was not allowed on her flight.


















