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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

News Contributor at NBC News Online

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Airport infrastructure funds are upgrading toilets, gates and more - NBC News

If construction cranes are looming over your local airport or “Please Pardon Our Appearance” signs are decking out the terminal, it may be partly thanks to Congress and the White House. U.S. airports say money from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a drop in the bucket when it comes to their funding sources and infrastructure needs. But the legislation is already helping some rip up worn carpets, upgrade restrooms and replace clunky baggage systems. While federal dollars have long backed…
almost 2 years ago
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Many can’t wait for the eclipse. Some can’t wait until it’s over.

One Texas city said residents have groused that the solar spectacle is no big deal and celebrating it wastes money. Authorities in many places are bracing for epic traffic jams, with some warning visitors away.
over 1 year ago
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This small Missouri city could cash in on the eclipse. It’s trying ...

It will take more than the moon blocking out the face of the sun for Emily Gegg and Amanda Schwent to charge more for moonsicles. The best friends and co-owners of Luna’s Shaved Ice have stockpiled 25,000 of their frozen fruit pops to sell for $3 apiece to visitors descending on Perryville, Missouri, to watch Monday’s total solar eclipse. “We didn’t even discuss raising the price for the eclipse weekend,” said Gegg. “That wouldn’t be right,” Schwent added. Perryville, about 80 miles south of St.…
over 1 year ago
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As the Kentucky Derby get pricier, small businesses chase budget re...

The Kentucky Derby, long known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” may be on its way to becoming some of the most expensive two minutes in sports. Ticket prices for the iconic horse race have more than tripled over the past decade, from an average of $378 in 2014 to $1,254 this year on the resale market as of April 22, according to the booking platform TicketSmarter. That could reflect strong demand for the race’s 150th anniversary, but it’s also partly because Louisville’s Churchill D…
over 1 year ago
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Everyone you know is going on a cruise

­­­Lots of people will be getting their sea legs this summer. Ports have been packed with cruise ships over the last few years, as vacationers flock to ever larger vessels and operators race to accommodate a surge in post-pandemic bookings — many of them from first-time passengers. The industry expects even more this year. Benjamin Xiang, a San Francisco-based flight attendant, went on his first cruise last August, setting aside his reservations about “cruise people” and a type of trip he’d imag…
over 1 year ago
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Campers are demanding decent Wi-Fi wherever they pitch their tents

What makes a happy camper this summer? S’mores, sing-alongs and — lately — streaming. The pandemic nudged millions of people toward outdoorsy trips and experiences, and many are now hooked. But they’re increasingly demanding a decent Wi-Fi connection wherever they pitch their tents or park their RVs, and campsites are providing it. Wi-Fi at campgrounds has become “the fourth utility behind water, sewer and electric,” said Tim Rout, founder and chief solutions officer at AccessParks, a San Diego-…
over 1 year ago
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Extreme heat is changing where and when we vacation

Severe weather and ground stops delayed more than 8,000 flights with nearly 2,500 canceled on Sunday. This comes as Hurricane Beryl rapidly intensified over the weekend flexing winds as fast as 120 miles per hour. NBC’s Sam Brock reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the latest forecast.
over 1 year ago
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Extreme heat makes flying harder. Airlines and airports say they ar...

Extreme heat makes flying harder. Airlines and airports say they aren't sweating it.
over 1 year ago
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Last-minute summer travelers are finding the best deals in years

After paying eye-popping rates during the post-pandemic travel boom, consumers are finally snagging cheaper flights and hotels toward the end of the season. But it helps to be flexible.
over 1 year ago
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Pets are hitching a ride on the travel boom

As cat and dog owners take their animals on trips more often, hotels and airlines are raising fees and rolling out more services to accommodate them.
about 1 year ago
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Election anxiety is scrambling Americans' travel plans

Concerns about potential political unrest and economic fallout are reshuffling vacation dates, holiday getaways and business trips.
about 1 year ago