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Wall Street Journal
7 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
The Latest Trend in High-End Hotels? ‘Shoebox' Rooms
When Seattle-based travel adviser Shawn Kirschenman was tasked with finding a suitable London hotel room for parents traveling with their adult offspring, he turned to the five-star Kimpton Fitzroy in the city's Bloomsbury district. Though the trio had said they'd be fine sharing one room, Kirschenman suggested they spring for two: For the parents, he recommended a standard setup, and for their 50-something pilot son, an option called a 'City Single.'
Fox News
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
US warns Venezuela now poses 'highest risk' for American travelers
The United States government is advising U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Venezuela and its borders. Venezuela currently has the highest Travel Advisory with a level 4. Per the U.S. Department of State, citizens are warned not to travel to Venezuela due to severe risks. The risks include wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure. Currently, more U.S. nationals are wrongfully detained in Venezuela than anywhere else in the world. In March 2019, the DOS withdrew all diplomatic personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Caracas and suspended operations. This means there is no U.S. consulate operating in Venezuela and the U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela. Police and security forces have instituted a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy or anti-regime demonstrations, including the use of tear gas, pepper spray, and rubber bullets against participants, which occasionally devolve into looting and vandalism. If you are planning to still travel to Venezuela, the State Department recommends you do the following before traveling. Travelers should prepare a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and power of attorney. Develop a communication plan with family or your company with a "proof of life" protocol and consider hiring a professional security detail. Travelers should have an understanding that medical care will be limited in Venezuela, especially over-the-counter medication. Avoid Venezuela's border areas with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana as Colombian terrorist groups operate in those areas. If you choose to travel to Venezuela, the U.S. will not be able to assist you in recovering lost, stolen or expired travel documents. It is advised that any U.S. citizen currently in Venezuela should depart immediately.
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First Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- First Post
Airlines cancel flights from border towns shortly after resuming services; Jammu, Amritsar and other routes affected
Two-way flights from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh and some other border towns have been shut for May 13. It is, however, not clear when flight operations will resume for these destinations read more Indian airline carriers like IndiGo and Air India have suspended flight operations to several border towns, after resuming operations briefly on Monday. Two-way flights from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh and some other border towns have been shut for May 13. It is, however, not clear when flight operations will resume for these destinations. 'In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May,' Air India said late at night on Tuesday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD #TravelAdvisory In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated. For more… — Air India (@airindia) May 12, 2025 'In light of the latest developments and with your safety as our utmost priority, flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot are cancelled for 13th May 2025,' IndiGo said in a post on X on Monday. These six airports are among those that were reopened for civilian flights on Monday after being temporarily shut in the wake of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. On Monday evening, an IndiGo flight enroute to Amritsar returned to the national capital after precautionary blackout measures were enforced in Amritsar, according to PTI. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Which airports have resumed operations? Meanwhile, several other airports which were shut in the wake of the India-Pakistan tensions have resumed operations from this week. These include Adhampur, Ambala, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bikaner, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar), Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot, Patiala, Porbandar, Sarsawa, Shimla, Thoise and Uttarlai. On May 9, thirty-two airports across northern and western parts of the country were closed. On Saturday, India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions with immediate effect, prompting the resumption of airport services across the country. With inputs from agencies
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
PennDOT announces PA Turnpike to close overnight
(WBRE/WYOU) — A heads-up for travel for you on the northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will close part of Interstate 476 in both directions overnight. The work is slated between Exit 115, the Wyoming Valley interchange in the Pittston area, to Exit 95, the Pocono exit. New details released in University of Idaho killings The closure will last from midnight to five a.m. so that crews can do some bridge replacement work. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Times of Oman
09-05-2025
- Times of Oman
"Delhi airport operations to remain normal", say authorities
New Delhi: Amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Delhi Airport has said that the operations would remain normal, further stating that some flights would be impacted due to the changing airspace. In a post on X, the Airport authorities also urged passengers to check with their airlines for the latest updates and rely only on official sources. "Delhi Airport operations remain normal. Some flights are impacted due to changing airspace conditions and heightened security. Please check with your airlines for the latest updates. We urge everyone to rely on official sources and avoid sharing unverified information. We are working closely with all stakeholders to minimise any inconvenience," the post read. Meanwhile, Air India urged passengers to arrive at their respective airports at least three hours before their scheduled departures to ensure a smooth check-in and boarding. "#TravelAdvisory: In view of an order by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on enhanced measures at airports, passengers across India are advised to arrive at their respective airports at least three hours prior to scheduled departure to ensure smooth check-in and boarding. Check-in closes 75 mins before departure," the airlines wrote in a post on X. Earlier, Akasa airlines also in a post advised passengers to reach airports three hours before departure. Passengers have also been requested to carry valid government-approved photo identification documents. In a post on X, Akasa Airlines in a post wrote, "Travel Update: Due to enhanced security measures at all airports across India, we request you to reach the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure, to ensure a seamless check-in and boarding experience. Please ensure you carry valid government-approved photo identification documents for entry to the airport. In addition to your check-in baggage, only 1 handbag weighing upto 7 kgs will be permitted. As per regulatory guidelines, all passengers will be required to undergo secondary security checks prior to boarding." "To save time, we encourage you to check in online on or our mobile app. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to welcoming you aboard the Akasa experience," the statement added. This comes in after the Pakistan army resorted to firing across the Line of Control (Loc) in Uri. Kupwara, Tangdhar and Karnah sectors of Jammu and Kashmuir, violating the ceasefire.
