On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced new regulations that mandate airlines to issue cash refunds instead of vouchers under certain circumstances. According to the Department of Transportation, airlines will now have to provide refunds in cases of flight cancellations or significant changes, considerable delays in checked baggage, or failure to deliver promised additional services....
Read MoreOn Monday, Brightline West officially broke ground on the nation’s first true high-speed rail system which will connect Las Vegas to Southern California. The 218-mile system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 and is based on Brightline’s vision to connect city pairs that are too short to fly and too far...
Read MoreIn a recent report by UnitedHealth Group, sensitive health and personal data were discovered in the aftermath of a major cyber attack that occurred in February. The company believes that a large portion of the American population may have been affected by this breach. According to UnitedHealth, there is no indication of any “exfiltration”...
Read MoreThe happiest place on earth has plans to add to the fun. For decades, Disney’s theme parks in Southern California have not seen such a significant expansion. The city council of Anaheim has approved a plan to expand the Disney California parks, potentially allowing visitors to experience the wintry village of Arendelle from “Frozen”...
Read MoreFrontier Airlines has announced this week that it will launch a new international flight from Phoenix to Los Cabos, Mexico. This will mark the budget airline’s initial venture into international travel from Sky Harbor International Airport. On May 16, Frontier Airlines will begin operating the new route connecting Phoenix and Los Cabos International Airport...
Read MoreThe United States has released a travel warning regarding travel to Mexico in anticipation of the upcoming spring break. The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico, shared a list of potential hazards that Americans should be aware of when visiting the country. These risks include criminal activities, drug-related incidents, and sexual assaults. The warning...
Read MoreAmerica’s Friendliest Airport recently announced the start of American Airlines’ new international service to Tijuana, Mexico. Daily, nonstop service from Phoenix to General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport began Feb. 15, 2024. “Phoenix and Mexico share strong trade and tourism connections, and this new direct route to Tijuana further reinforces our partnership,” said Phoenix...
Read MoreThis year, residents of Arizona will have an additional chance to travel to the Pacific Northwest. In October 2024, Alaska Airlines will increase its daily departures from Portland, Oregon by more than 20. This will also include a boost in the number of nonstop flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with...
Read MoreA woman from California was fatally shot in a Mexican resort town, known for its popularity among Americans. Reportedly, the American woman died in the crossfire of a drug deal gone bad in the city of Tulum. The February 9th incident is currently under investigation by the Quintana Roo State Attorney General’s Office in...
Read MorePhoto Credit: Phoenix Sky Harbor 2023 was a monumental year for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with a record-breaking day, national and international honors, and new innovations. The year-end passenger numbers for America’s Friendliest Airport show that Sky Harbor has reached a new passenger milestone, and 2023 is the busiest year ever in its...
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