What Airports Are Cutting Flights Amid the Government Shutdown? See the FAA’s List
In a move that will affect travel nationwide, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced that 40 of the busiest airports in the country will see their traffic reduced to compensate for staffing shortages connected to the ongoing shutdown of the federal government. The agency is reducing traffic by 10% within the next week at 40 high-volume airports around the country, which will most likely result in thousands of cancelled flights and ripple effects on other airports not on the list. Read More…
United Airlines to offer refunds because of shutdown-caused flight restrictions
United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday. The news came after the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation announced a reduction in schedules across 40 domestic airports, starting on Friday, as a result of the shutdown. Read More…
U.S. Airlines Ranked from Worst to Best
Picking an airline used to be simple. You’d choose whichever airline had the cheapest ticket and call it a day. But somewhere between lost luggage, hours-long tarmac delays, and seats that make sardine cans look spacious, travelers started caring about more than just price. They wanted to know which airlines would actually get them where they needed to go, on time, with their bags, and without making them miserable in the process. Read More..
US Hotel Stays Cost More as Bed Taxes Climb in Many Cities
A growing number of US destinations are lifting their hotel tax — often called a bed tax, tourist tax, or occupancy tax — adding double-digit percentages and nightly fees to room bills. Washington, DC, now charges 15.95% through 30 September 2027, while San Diego’s tiered increase won a California appeals court ruling in October 2025. Industry research suggests the average lodging levy in the US is now above 15%. Read More…
U.S. Borders Get a Biometric Upgrade
Under new guidance issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effective on December 26, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be able to require the collection of biometrics, including photographs, of all non-U.S. travelers entering and exiting the country. This rule propels a long-delayed biometric exit system that CBP now expects to be fully implemented at all commercial airports and seaports within three to five years. Read More…
