Category: Tourism
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How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns on Thursday for its 99th year, featuring beloved floats, balloons, and live performances through the streets of Manhattan and on televisions across the country. This year the parade will include more than 5,000 volunteers, 34 balloons, 28 floats, 11 marching bands, and a series of musical performances by stars…
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How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns this Thursday for its 99th edition, featuring beloved floats, balloons, and live performances through the streets of Manhattan and on television broadcasts across the country. This year’s parade will feature more than 5,000 volunteers, 34 balloons, 28 floats, 11 marching bands, and musical performances by stars like Cynthia Erivo…
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Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Here’s the best time to travel
A record number of people are expected to travel within the US for Thanksgiving, whether by plane, train, or automobile. Nearly 82 million are expected to travel at least 50 miles from November 25 to December 1, an increase of 1.6 million people compared to last year’s holiday, according to a AAA report released on…
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Planning to Travel by Car on Thanksgiving? See the Best Time to Go
A record number of people are expected to travel across the United States on Thanksgiving, whether by plane, train, or car. Nearly 82 million people are expected to travel at least 80 kilometers (50 miles) between November 25 and December 1, an increase of 1.6 million people compared to last year’s holiday, according to a…
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Why Flight Disruptions May Persist Even After the End of the Government Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports, with the cuts still gradually increasing to 10% of flights by Friday. The agency has been dealing with a persistent shortage of air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay during the shutdown, which is…
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Why flight disruptions may persist even after the end of the government shutdown
Flight disruptions will likely continue even after the government reopens, airlines and aviation regulators warned, as dozens of flights were canceled on Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports, with cuts still ongoing, reaching 10% of flights by Friday. The agency has been…
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Immigrants with Obesity, Diabetes, and Other Health Problems May Have Visas Denied
Foreigners seeking visas to live in the US may be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, according to a guideline issued last week by the Trump administration. The guidance, issued in a cable sent by the State Department to embassy and consulate officials and reviewed by KFF Health News, instructs…
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Immigrants with Obesity, Diabetes, and Other Health Problems May Have Visas Denied
Foreigners seeking visas to live in the US may have their applications rejected if they present certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, according to a guideline issued last week by the Trump administration. The guidance, disclosed in a memo sent by the State Department to embassy and consulate staff and analyzed by KFF Health…
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How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Thanksgiving Travel? Here’s What to Know
With winter weather and crowded airports, Thanksgiving travel can already be stressful. Now, add the possibility that the government shutdown could extend until then. Tens of thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents have been forced to work without pay. Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration said it recorded an increase in staff absences, forcing…
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How Would a Government Shutdown Affect Thanksgiving Travel? Here’s What You Need to Know.
With winter weather and crowded airports, traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday can already be stressful. Now, add to that the possibility of the government shutdown extending until then. Tens of thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents have been forced to work without pay. Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported observing an increase…