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Nothing ruins a summer travel day quite like a line of thunderstorms. And this week has been a rough go at U.S. airports, capped by a whopper of a storm system Monday that scuttled more than 2,000 flights and led to significant flash flooding, including at some New York City subway stations. Travelers aren’t out…

Landline, the flights-on-a-bus operator that contracts with major airlines across North America, is ending its tie up with one of its oldest partners, United Airlines. Colorado-based Landline will end branded bus service for United Airlines between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Fort Collins, Colorado, on July 31. Then, a…

The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York is now welcoming guests following a multibillion-dollar renovation, months ahead of schedule. The hotel, which was originally expected to open in September and offered TPG a sneak peak last month, began a phased reopening on Tuesday, with rooms and dining venues now welcoming guests, the company shared with TPG….

American Airlines is getting set to open a new grab-and-go lounge location at its busiest East Coast hub, a first-of-its-kind setup for the carrier. Later this summer, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier plans to open a new lounge concept called “Provisions by Admirals Club” along the A Concourse at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Located…