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- Tropical storm Hermine is dumping record drenching rains over Texas
and Oklahoma and is expected to cut through the northeast across
Arkansas and Missouri in the next few days. The heavy rains will cause
flash floods. Continental has issued a travel advisory, anticipating
Hermine may affect flight schedules. Check your carrierís website for
information.
- JetBlue Airways now offers daily nonstop service between Boston Logan
and Phoenix Airports, just in time for the snowbird set heading to
warmer climes this winter.
- The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning for Northern
Ireland, due to increased sporadic, violent incidents. U.S. citizens
should remain alert to their surroundings. Tourists may want to avoid
demonstrations, parades and protests which could erupt into violence.
- The Department of Justice has approved the merger of United and
Continental Airlines. As part of the deal Southwest Airlines will gain
access to takeoff and landing rights at Continental's hub in Newark,
N.J., where CO is the dominant carrier. The deal is expected to close
by Oct. 1, 2010.
- The Department of State has issued a Travel Warning to inform U.S.
citizens traveling to and living in Mexico about the security
situation there. U.S. citizen visitors are encouraged to stay in the
well-known tourist areas. Travelers should leave their itinerary with
a friend or family member not traveling with them and avoid traveling
alone.
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