‘Ted Lasso’ Draws Fans to Richmond, a Picturesque London Suburb
Fans of the warmhearted Apple TV show flock to Richmond-upon-Thames, which has long been a destination for visitors and film location scouts. Source link
Airport chaos, delays as E.U. debuts biometric border system
The biometric system for non-E.U. citizens is causing long delays and short tempers at airports. Officials say the rocky rollout will get better and will improve security. Source link
These New Travel Initiatives Could Slash Airport Wait Times
U.S. airlines and airports are experimenting with initiatives that screen passengers and their bags more efficiently in an effort to slash wait times. Source link
Documents Undercut Trump’s Claims About Bears Ears National Monument
President Trump said recreation in Bears Ears National Monument was virtually impossible. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise. Source link
Boeing’s Smallest 737 Jet Wins F.A.A. Approval
After years of delays, the Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737 Max 7, the smallest version of the company’s best-selling plane. Source link
6 Awe-Inspiring Destinations on U.S. Public Land, but Not in National Parks
You don’t have to brave the crowds at Yellowstone or Yosemite. Feel the awe of slot canyons, lava tubes, gorges and more on other U.S.-owned public land. Source link
Canada’s WestJet Cancels Trips Amid Strike By Flight Attendants
Labor talks broke down between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work. Source link
Dulles Airport’s Reviled ‘People Movers’ May Be Lurching Into the Sunset
A $22.5 billion redesign plan eliminates the “mobile lounges,” which were conceived as a way of making air travel more efficient. Many passengers found the opposite to be true. Source link
Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop in Melides, Portugal
Eighty miles south of Lisbon lies Melides, which has retained its small-town charm and stunning natural beauty even as it’s grown more fashionable. Source link
State Dept. to Release 250,000 More Trump Passports With His Portrait
An additional 250,000 commemorative passports, featuring a portrait of President Trump and intended to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, will be available at in-person events. Source link