• 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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