Erin wanes, Dean waxes
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Erin wanes, Dean waxes
Tropical Storm Erin weakened to a tropical depression as it crossed the Texas Gulf Coast early Thursday, bringing localized heavy rain and 35-mph wind. (CNN)
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New name, no credit
Gena Welsh and her husband each receive a $150 travel certificate when their flight is delayed. But now the company that gave them the vouchers — TransGlobal Vacations — has become Funjet Vacations. And Funjet is balking at giving them the credit. What should Welsh do? (Christopher Elliott)
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More travel news
Travelocity fined for Cuba trips
In a first for an online travel company, Travelocity.com has been fined by federal regulators for booking trips between the U.S. and Cuba in violation of a 45-year-old embargo. (AP)
‘Incidents of concern’ prompt runway reviews
Special teams of regulators, airline and airport personnel will be sent to study runway safety over the next two months at more than 20 airports with the most runway problems. (AP)
Passport headaches a costly expense
The nation’s passport headaches may be easing a bit, but now comes the bill: almost $1 billion. (AP)
Singapore Air: First Airbus A380 delivery set for Oct. 15
Singapore Airlines, the first carrier in the world to fly the new superjumbo A380, said Thursday the first delivery of the hulking jet has been set for Oct. 15. (AP)
Tune in before you take off
These days it’s a good bet that when you click on your airport’s website you’ll find printable and/or downloadable airport maps with notes about shops, services and restaurants; real-time flight status information; links to live freeway traffic maps; data about wait times at the security checkpoints; and tools that can help you find airfare deals in your market. Here are some sites that go above and beyond. (USA Today)
Today’s Travel Blogs
Venice: myths and summer discoveries
I’ve been in Venice for about two weeks now and several bits of travel article lore have been falling by the wayside. Specifically, those that claim Venice is impossibly hot, the canals are full of trash and that they stink. And, I have found, Venice has a new discovery around every corner. (Tripso Traveler)
Tourist Trap: The Cheers Restaurant
In a city full of authentic, extant sites from important junctures in American history, people still flock to Boston’s Cheers, the restaurant that inspired the hit series. Now, we’re no strangers to TV travel, but let us be clear: This is not a real pub where everybody knows your name. (Jaunted)
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is one of the oldest science museums in the country. Founded in honor of Benjamin Franklin, the Institute consists of three centers, The Science Center, The Franklin Center, and The Center for Innovation in Science Learning, with a mission to create an understanding of, and passion for, science and technology. (Fly Away Café)
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