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Do national parks close during a government shutdown? Here's what travelers should know. With lawmakers caught in a gridlock over the next funding bill, the country is facing a potential government shutdown to close out the year. On Tuesday, after lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded through March, President-elect Donald Trump later

FAA: You could go to jail if you aim a laser pointer at a plane The Federal Aviation Administration is warning you: Do not point lasers at the sky. Amid the ongoing drone situation in the Northeast, the regulator reports there has been a huge spike in pilot-reported laser pointings in the last few weeks.

Would a government shutdown affect flights, cruises? What travelers should know. A U.S. government shutdown could begin as soon as this weekend. Lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open through at least mid-March on Tuesday, but President-elect Donald Trump later rejected the plan and called for raising the debt ceiling. That added

Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian and more: 8 cruise ships debuting in 2025 Cruise passengers will have plenty of new ways to vacation in 2025. Cruise lines are launching a slew of vessels over the next 12 months, from massive megaships with high-tech attractions to intimate ships offering a more laid-back voyage. The new hardware comes

Traveling to the UK next year? You'll need to pay this fee to enter the country. Americans planning to visit the United Kingdom next year will need to complete an extra step in order to enter the country. Starting Jan. 8, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will go into effect for most U.S. citizens traveling

Americans can skip a visa to visit China for up to 10 days, but there’s a twist It just got easier to visit China.   China’s National Immigration Administration on Tuesday announced the extension of its visa-free transit policy.  Effective immediately, citizens of 54 countries, including the U.S., may visit China for up to 10

FBI investigating after Royal Caribbean guest dies, had allegedly attacked crew The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a Royal Caribbean International passenger died on board its Navigator of the Seas ship. Laura Eimiller, a spokesperson for the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, told USA TODAY in an email that the agency responded to

5 airline topics to watch in 2025: Boeing, flight refunds and more | Cruising Altitude Well friends, we made it to the end of another year, basically, and what a year it’s been.  In the aviation world, we saw the Federal Aviation Administration get reauthorized, numerous new consumer protections from automatic refunds for canceled flights

9 amazing family-friendly resorts with private beaches Any kind of beach vacation is a good vacation. But when you stay at a resort with a gorgeous private beach, the trip turns into a true getaway. There's just something about not having to search for a spot on the sand or share the shoreline with crowds

Mexico hotspot cracks down on taxi drivers assaulting tourists doing this common thing Following a string of recent incidents, the Mexican tourist hotspot Quintana Roo is cracking down on taxi drivers who assault travelers for using rideshare apps. Three taxi drivers were arrested for threatening a traveler trying to use a rideshare app earlier this

There's a new national park, but you’ve probably never heard of its trailblazing namesake You’ve probably never heard of Frances Perkins, but generations of Americans have benefitted from her work in labor rights and social justice – and still do today.  “American workers are truly indebted to Frances Perkins, a champion of workers’ rights who devoted

American Airlines leaving New York City diverted after apparent collision with bird An apparent collision with a bird Thursday diverted an American Airlines flight bound for North Carolina back to New York City. American Airlines Flight 1722, an Airbus AA321, departed New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) about 7:21 p.m. Thursday, bound for Charlotte Douglas International