What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed

Computer glitches. Staffing shortages. Awful weather. Holiday crunches. So many things can cause a flight to be delayed or canceled.

And this July 4 weekend is set to be a record breaker.

Friday is expected to be the busiest day of the holiday weekend at airport security checkpoints. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 2.82 million people, surpassing the current single-day travel record from June 16.

Friday is also set to exceed the busiest travel day of the holiday weekend in 2019 (July 7), when TSA screened 2.79 million passengers.

Thousands of flights have already been canceled this week, with many thousands of delays.

It’s no wonder travelers are wary about making it to their destinations on time – or at all.

Here’s some general advice for navigating the system when flights are delayed or canceled.

Check the weather forecasts

Days ahead of the now-infamous December 2022 bomb cyclone,

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Caribbean Journal – Statia Makes New Push for Travel Agents

Caribbean Travel Advisor, News

By: Caribbean Journal Staff

The island of Statia has been seeing new buzz of late, buoyed by a new luxury resort and new discoveries about Alexander Hamilton’s life on the island.

Now, Statia is making a new push to court the travel agent business, including a recent initiative that brought town six travel advisors to their land.

The agents immersed themselves in the island’s cultural and natural heritage, including sites like the White Wall, the Golden Rock Resort and the island’s historic downtown.

The group was led by Narissa Page from the Saint Martin tourist office and local tour guide Althea Merkman.

“We are pleased to have had the opportunity to host the travel agents and help them discover the hidden gems of our island,” said Charles Lindo, Statia’s Director of Tourism. “They are now able to share their new found knowledge with

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16 Most Instagrammable Places in Budapest

16 Most Instagrammable Places in Budapest

5. Dohany St. Synagogue

Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe, and second largest in the world, was built in 1859. The Central Synagogue in NYC is an almost exact replica.

This synagogue has a rich history, and during the early years of WWII, it was used as a German radio base. A chilling thought, right? For a time, Adolf Eichmann himself had an office in the women’s balcony, behind the rose window, which still stands today.

Between 1944-1945, the ghetto where the synagogue is located witnessed the death of between eight and ten thousand people, with two thousand people buried on site. It’s a sobering and heart-rending piece of history to visit.

But, there are some quirks to this place too. For example, you might notice that Dohány is not lined up with the street – this is because the synagogues must face east, towards Jerusalem. So, if

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Planning a Private Adventure | TravelPulse

TourRadar is encouraging travelers and their travel advisors to plan adventures on their own terms.

The company’s travel experts save travel advisors valuable time by handling the planning and seamlessly crafting experiences of a lifetime based on TourRadar’s extensive selection of pre-designed, customizable experiences.

Travel advisors looking for upgraded accommodation, extra nights or more activities can make these alterations for clients and there is the option to join a group tour, build a custom itinerary or craft a private experience.

TourRadar’s adventures are designed by local experts who love sharing their destinations with guests. They have a dedicated team with firsthand travel experience who are able to facilitate a stress-free vacation no matter where your journey takes you. Clients will receive VIP treatment whether they are taking the family to Vietnam or planning a romantic sojourn in Paris.

Palolem Beach, Goa, India

PHOTO: Palolem Beach, Goa, India. (photo via lena_serditova/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Your Trip,

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Google’s AI to power Priceline’s virtual travel agent

Online travel agency Priceline, a part of Booking Holdings, plans to bring out a sophisticated chatbot for planning trips and offering hotel suggestions like “a personal concierge,” said Chief Technology Officer Martin Brodbeck.

New tools from Google’s cloud division give Priceline access to generative AI, like the technology behind ChatGPT that can draft text as if a human wrote it. The tools also extract information such as hotel prices from existing data to ensure accuracy.

“You can easily find out that in Bryant Park there’s a Christmas market that runs from early November all the way through the beginning of January when you’re actually booking your hotel,” Brodbeck said.

For Google, drawing business through AI represents a potential way to close the gap with rivals Amazon and Microsoft, as it has long been a distant No. 3 providers of cloud services like data storage.

For Priceline, embracing novel technology on

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Joe Burrow: ‘No argument’ Patrick Mahomes is the best QB in the world

Joe Burrow knows who stands in his way to becoming the No. 1 quarterback in the NFL.

As the Cincinnati Bengals started minicamp on Tuesday, the Pro Bowl quarterback was asked who he thinks is the best player in the world. He had a clear answer.

“I don’t think there is any argument right now. It’s Pat,” Burrow told reporters, referring to Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “Until somebody has a better year than he’s had. He’s the one to knock off.”

Looking at the accolades, Burrow’s claim is tough to deny. Mahomes won his second Super Bowl and Super Bowl MVP in February. Three days prior to Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVII win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Mahomes was named the league’s MVP for the 2022 season, earning the honor for the second time in his five full seasons as a starter.

Statistically, there was no better

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AmaWaterways AmaViola – The Ultimate Mother-Daughter Getaway

Let’s talk about the ultimate mother-daughter getaway – a cruise! Specifically, a river cruise on AmaWaterway’s luxurious AmaViola that sails through the rivers of Europe. This cruise experience is perfect for women over 40, especially those looking for a unique and unforgettable bonding experience with their daughters. Imagine sailing past breathtaking landscapes, exploring enchanting cities, and enjoying delicious cuisine, all while spending quality time with your favorite travel companion. So pack your bags, grab your daughter, and let’s set sail on the AmaViola!Mother Daughter AmaWaterways Cruise

AmaViola Ship Overview

Let’s start with the most important part – the ship! AmaViola is one of AmaWaterways’ newer ships, boasting modern and spacious staterooms with good views of the stunning surroundings. The ship has a maximum passenger capacity of 156, guaranteeing an intimate and personalized experience. Our sailing had less than 80 people on board, so we knew almost everyone by the time the week was

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Tips and tricks for smooth travel

As we swing into summer, many of you will be hitting the open road and friendly skies, and maybe even staying in a place where they “leave the light on for you.”

Due to my day job, my life revolves around the world of travel and my experience has helped me compile some tips that may help you on your own journeys — with or without the family.

My iPhone has a folder of all my travel apps, and believe me, they come in handy and offer a variety of services such as the ability to check into my flight while at the dog park or checking out of a hotel at the crack of dawn.

When I book family trips, I book directly with the airlines, hotels and rental car companies. I find it easier to deal with them directly than with third parties. When it comes to third-party

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Cleartrip rebuilds booking tool from scratch

Skift Take

As new distribution capabilities and alternative strategies emerge, travel agents’ traditional reliance on global distribution systems for selling tickets is changing.

Amrita Ghosh

Getting its first overhaul in 14 yearsonline travel agencies cleartrip unveiled a revamped version of its booking tool for agents. With what Cleartrip describes as a user-friendly design and round-the-clock support center, AgentBox 2.0 enables travel agents to book more than 100 airlines, more than 500,000 hotels, exclusive holiday packages, group bookingsand meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. “While the earlier version, first introduced in 2009was more about making agents familiar with online adoptionthe upgraded tool focuses heavily on the backend stackoffering a suite of products including flights, hotels, packages, buses and trains,” said Sukesh Shetty, head of B2B at Cleartrip. One of the reasons why the tool was never upgraded after 2009, he said, was because the

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INTERVIEW: Zeina Gedeon on industry highs & lows, and why travel advisors “are the heart of our business”

Travelweek: How would you sum up the main differences between the Canadian travel industry now versus when you first started out?

Gedeon: “Wow, I’m not sure how to answer that without admitting that I have been in the business for a very long time – over 30 years!

“Since first starting out in 1989, the travel industry has undergone significant changes due to technological advancements, globalization and changing consumer preferences. We have come a long way from writing tickets and manually calculating fares. Now, we can find anything while sitting at our desks. But this doesn’t mean it’s easier – definitely faster, but it’s also brought many challenges to our industry.

“The Internet has played a huge role in changing the way we work, customer behavior and knowledge. Social media has become a major influencer in our industry with platforms like Instagram, Facebook and more. I remember the days we

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