Consumer News: Cost of travel jumps from last year, Subway is making changes to its menu and more!
Consumer News: Cost of travel jumps from last year, Subway is making changes to its menu and more!
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AAA: More than 635,000 South Carolinians will hit the road for the 4th
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– New figures out on the number of South Carolinians planning to hit the road for the July 4th weekend. AAA says more than 635,800 South Carolinians are expected to travel for the Independence Day holiday weekend. That number is up more than 35% from last year, amid the pandemic. In all, more than 47 million Americans are…
Consumer News: Amazon officially buying MGM, United Airlines wants to reward vaccinated customers and more!
Consumer News: Amazon officially buying MGM, United Airlines wants to reward vaccinated customers and more!
Consumer News: Chipotle increasing its hourly pay, the EU could soon welcome back American travelers and more!
Consumer News: Chipotle increasing its hourly pay, the EU could soon welcome back American travelers and more!
Consumer News: Gun sales hit new record, High travel demand leading to raised prices and more!
Consumer News: Gun sales hit new record, High travel demand leading to raised prices and more!
TSA reporting boom in travel across U.S. airports
With COVID-19 cases down in much of the country, the travel boom experts have been predicting is here.
European Union to allow vaccinated Americans to visit Europe
Top U.S. health officials are emphasizing more freedoms for those who are fully vaccinated, including travel. The New York Times is reporting the European Union will allow vaccinated U.S. tourists to visit Europe this summer. Officials say other vaccination incentives may soon follow.
Consumer News: Cleaning supply sales drop, why some Americans are considering travel insurance and more!
Consumer News: Cleaning supply sales drop, Apple getting ready for first product launch of the year and more!
CDC says vaccinated individuals are considered low risk travelers.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says if you have had your COVID-19 shots, you can travel with less worry. Friday, the agency updated its guidance for travel for people who have been fully vaccinated.
Airbnb and Vrbo are overloaded with reservations
By Paul R. La Monica
Travel sites Airbnb and Vrbo are reporting a boom in online reservations. Vrbo, which stands for Vacation Rentals by Owner, is said to be off to its best start in a quarter century. Shares of rival Airbnb are up more than 20% this year, following the company’s successful initial public offering in 2020.
