Last-Minute Labor Day Getaways That Are a Short Trip Away From Major Cities
From theaters and museums to kayaking and hiking, here are some of our favorite spots within a two-hour radius, by plane or train, from six major U.S. cities. Source link
Why Were Air Canada Flight Attendants Striking? Boarding Pay Was a Central Issue
The strike, which ended on Tuesday, focused attention on why many airlines don’t start paying flight attendants until the plane doors are shut. Source link
Air Canada Strike Leaves Stranded Passengers Frustrated and Angry
Many passengers are still struggling to find alternative transportation and are angry at the airline. “You feel like you’re at their mercy,” said one. Source link
The Unlikely Allure of Death Valley in the Summer
Roughly a quarter of the national park’s more than 1 million visitors go there in June, July and August, when temperatures soar. Why? Source link
$800 for a Credit Card? Why Your Premium Cards Will Cost More.
Credit card companies and airlines are in a race for customers who spend the most money — and that is making it harder for many other customers to score deals and perks. Source link
Brighty the Burro, Beloved Grand Canyon Statue, Is Rescued From Dragon Bravo Fire
The statue was missing an ear and two front legs, but it was mostly intact when crews recovered it from the Dragon Bravo fire. Source link
A Riad With a Rooftop Pool in Marrakesh
Plus: playful knitwear, new takes on Classical plinths and more recommendations from T Magazine. Source link
How Train Riders With Disabilities Are Faring on Amtrak
Passengers are facing blocked wheelchair space, getting stuck in doors and suffering other indignities 35 years after the Americans With Disabilities Act became law. Source link
Air Canada’s Flight Attendants Reject Call for Arbitration
Their union says one of its core demands, to receive pay for groundwork, is unlikely to be introduced in arbitration. The airline began canceling flights ahead of the potential strike. Source link
As Air Canada Strike Looms, Here’s What to Know About Flight Cancellations and More
A strike by the carrier’s flight attendants could disrupt 130,000 travelers a day, including international fliers. Here’s what to know if your flight is affected. Source link