The Arctic start to the new year is set to continue for the first half of the month with fresh snowfall, severe frosts and ice on the roads, forecasters have said.
Airline passenger traffic up in September, first increase in 17 months
More passengers are flying on U.S. airlines for the first time in about a year and a half.
Las Vegas hotel rates hit rock bottom
In its annual December rate roundup, the Las Vegas Advisor found 43 Las Vegas casino hotels with rooms for less than $40.

‘Encouraging’ rise in passengers
Airports operator BAA has said growing consumer confidence led to the first monthly increase in total UK passenger numbers since March 2008.

Train cleaners strike over pay
Cleaners servicing Virgin trains on the West Coast Main Line will launch the first of two 24-hour strikes in a row over pay and conditions.
Israel displays coins excavated from Jewish Temple site
Israel displayed for the first time Wednesday a collection of rare coins charred and burned from the Roman destruction of the …
New themed tours unearth the ‘hidden jewels’ of Tennessee
The state Tourism Department’s new Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways program features 15 pre-planned tours around the state.
Gambling brought Deadwood, S.D., back to life
This month the town celebrates not just 20 years of legalized gambling, but also the economic rejuvenation that has come along …
Global travelers rank United States No. 1
After trailing perennial favorite Australia, the USA earned the No. 1 spot for the first time in this year’s Country Brand Index.
United on board with new uniforms
They’ll be created by star designer Cynthia Rowley, who spoke this week to flight attendants about their needs.


