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Serving ‘lunch' before midnight — And other ways airlines can help reduce jet lag
Changes to in-flight lighting, food and sleep schedules can reduce passenger jet lag, according to new research from Qantas and the University of Sydney.
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These workers take ‘hush trips.' Here's how they're hiding them from the boss
Nearly one in 10 workers took a “hush trip” in the past year. CNBC Travel spoke to several about where they went and how they mask their whereabouts.
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Anchored in Alaska: Nome to host cruise ships, military at deep-water Arctic port
Climate change is opening up the Arctic, and a $600 million-plus expansion will make Nome on Alaska’s western coast the nation’s first deep-water Arctic port.
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Explore the World One River at a Time With AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways co-founder, Kristin Karst tells us about unforgettable river cruise experiences that await in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Learn how enjoyable it can be for the whole family to explore iconic destinations through a multi-country journey while unpacking just once.
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21-year-old flies 600 miles a week to avoid paying $3,500-a-month New York rent—here's how much she saves
For Sophia Celentano, a weekly airplane “super-commute” is better than paying three months of New York rent on an intern’s salary. Here’s how she makes it work.
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The ‘breakout travel trend' of the decade: What to know about expedition cruising
Expedition cruises are often smaller, focus on less-visited or harder to reach destinations, and have onboard specialists to educate passengers.
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Black bear meanders into DC, causes stir before capture and release
Not since Rusty the red panda escaped the National Zoo has there been such an attention-grabbing furry fugitive in the District. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Lawmakers propose rolling back Obama-era rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare prices
The House bill would let airlines advertise the “base airfare” — excluding taxes and fees — as long as they include a link to the all-in price or disclose it some other way.
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After backyard chase, black bear tranquilized in Northeast DC
Multiple agencies came out to chase and capture a black bear in Northeast D.C.
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Delta showcases new seat design for passengers with reduced mobility
Delta unveiled a new seat prototype aimed at helping wheelchair users on flights.
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Black bear captured in DC after climbing trees, prancing through yards
A large black bear climbed up a tree in Northwest Washington, D.C., and early Friday found itself in some trouble.
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Traveling internationally this summer? Here's how to get your passport as quickly as possible
Passport applications now take 10 to 13 weeks to process, but there are some tricks to speed it up.
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FAA grounds flights to LaGuardia and Newark airports due to wildfire smoke
Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights arriving to LaGuardia and Newark airports on Wednesday due to low visibility concerns.
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Travel Program Broadens Horizons of At-Risk Teens
An organization uses travel to help at-risk youth change their perspectives and focus on their futures. News4’s Walter Morris shows how Academy DC helps kids make moves.
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Spirit Airlines Experiences Widespread Delays Amid Technical Issue
More than 90% of Spirit Airlines’ flights were delayed on Thursday due to a technical issue that affected its website, app and airport kiosks.
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I Left the U.S. for Paris 12 Years Ago—6 Things French People Do Differently Than Americans to Live Long, Happy Lives
After moving from New York to Paris in 2011, Ajiri Aki discovered a new, more joyful perspective on life. Here’s what the mother and lifestyle guru learned from French people about how to live a long, happy life.
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The No. 1 ‘Underrated' City in the World, According to 175 Travel Experts: It's the ‘New Hot City'
New York, Paris and Tokyo may be on your travel bucket list, but there are plenty of cities that don’t get enough credit and are well worth a visit. This year’s pick, according to travel experts, is Bologna, Italy.
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1 Million DC-Area Residents Expected to Travel for Memorial Day
News4’s Megan McGrath reports on traffic for this long holiday weekend.
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Expect Big Crowds for the Summer Travel Season — and Big Prices, Too
The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.
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Memorial Day Airport Travel Ramps Up
The busiest travel day of the weekend is expected to be Friday, a TSA spokesperson says. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.