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Author: Zach Wichter, USA TODAY

Travel

Southwest’s buy one get one 50% off sale has a big caveat: You need another flight first

August 1, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Southwest’s buy one get one 50% off sale has a big caveat: You need another flight first

Southwest Airlines’ buy one get one 50% off sale for winter travel requires purchasing another flight first.

Travel

Airline wheelchair damage repair ‘should not rely on heroic individuals,’ flyer says

July 28, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Airline wheelchair damage repair ‘should not rely on heroic individuals,’ flyer says

Veronica Morris said she considers herself lucky that her wheelchair was so badly damaged that a quick replacement was the only option.

Travel

Not cleared for takeoff: United Airlines pilot grounded after showing up drunk

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Not cleared for takeoff: United Airlines pilot grounded after showing up drunk

A United Airlines pilot showing “obvious signs of drunkenness” was criminally charged in France and suspended by the carrier.

Travel

United Airlines announces fleet-wide plans for Braille placards on its planes

July 27, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on United Airlines announces fleet-wide plans for Braille placards on its planes

United Airlines said Braille signage is meant to make it easier for vision-impaired travelers to fly with more independence.

Travel

Accessible bathrooms: New planes to face stricter requirements from DOT

July 26, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Accessible bathrooms: New planes to face stricter requirements from DOT

The Department of Transportation announced a rule that will require most new planes to have accessible bathrooms starting in 2035.

Money

UPS deal with Teamsters union is a victory for labor across the board. Here’s why.

July 26, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on UPS deal with Teamsters union is a victory for labor across the board. Here’s why.

As UPS reaches a tentative deal with its biggest union, experts say labor is likely to have a strong showing in other talks this year.

Travel

(Y)um? British Airways passengers get KFC instead of regular meals after catering mishap

July 26, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on (Y)um? British Airways passengers get KFC instead of regular meals after catering mishap

“Unforeseen circumstances” led one British Airways crew to source KFC buckets in lieu of inflight meals on a flight from the Caribbean to London.

Travel

‘They brought it up in three different pieces’: Traveler’s chair damaged on short flight

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘They brought it up in three different pieces’: Traveler’s chair damaged on short flight

Karin Strickland said her wheelchair sustained minor damage, which was fairly easy to repair. She feels “lucky” it wasn’t worse.

Travel

Most and least expensive destinations: Try these off-the-beaten-path spots

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Most and least expensive destinations: Try these off-the-beaten-path spots

A new analysis shows the best places to travel on a budget, and also suggests that ski vacations are among the most costly.

Travel

Next year will bring more (digital) paperwork for travel to Europe. Here’s what to know.

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Next year will bring more (digital) paperwork for travel to Europe. Here’s what to know.

The European Travel Information and Authorization System is set to go online in 2024, which means an extra step for many travelers.

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