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Air Canada’s Flight Attendants Begin Strike, Crippling the Airline

Ahead of the work stoppage, the airline said it had canceled most of the 700 flights that it directly operates, which carry about 130,000 people each day.

By Ian Austen

image: Passengers waiting at an Air Canada check-in counter at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada on Friday.

The Air Canada Strike: What Travelers Need to Know

The carrier’s flight attendants are now on strike, disrupting plans for 130,000 travelers a day. Here’s what to know if your flight is affected.

By Nia Decaille

image: Air Canada had begun canceling flights earlier in the week.

A Riad With a Rooftop Pool in Marrakesh

Plus: playful knitwear, new takes on Classical plinths and more recommendations from T Magazine.

image: Left: each bed at the Mellah, a newly opened 10-room hotel in the historic center of Marrakesh, Morocco, is set into an alcove lined with hand-laid yellow zellige tiles. Right: tiles line the 32-foot-long pool on the rooftop terrace.

A Talisman for Tasteful Travelers

Its fans include Anjelica Huston and the Row founders, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

By Chantel Tattoli

image: St. Christopher medals, named for the Catholic saint revered as the patron of travelers, are some of the jewelry designer Lisa Eisner’s most popular pieces.

Hailing a Ride on Uber or Lyft? Here’s What to Know to Stay Safe.

Ride-hailing apps have built-in safety features that riders should be familiar with, experts said.

By Claire Fahy

image: As reports of sexual misconduct and sexual assault continue to be a major concern among users of Uber and other ride-hailing companies, additional safety tips are being recommended. Above, a view from an Uber ride in Las Vegas.

Help! Delta Deserted Us After an Emergency Landing in the Azores.

When a flight from Madrid to New York had engine trouble over the Atlantic, 282 passengers ended up at a tiny, remote airport wondering what happens next.

By Seth Kugel

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6 Things to Do in Puerto Rico That Bring Bad Bunny’s Music to Life

His sold-out residency highlights elements of Puerto Rican culture that many visitors miss, but a little digging can give travelers a richer experience.

By Coral Murphy Marcos and Erika P. Rodríguez

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What Travelers Need to Know About the Fire Raging at the Grand Canyon

While the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 123,000 acres, much of the surrounding national park remains open. Here’s the latest.

By Nia Decaille

image: Visitors on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in late July.

A New York Restaurant Hitmaker Expands His Empire to Washington

Dōgon is bigger and more polished than its New York cousin, and every bit as ambitious.

By Ligaya Mishan

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How to Create a Family ‘Bleisure’ Trip

Combining work travel with a change of scenery and time with the kids offers respite from the daily grind, but it takes planning. Here’s how to make it happen.

By Emily Goligoski

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An Inn-to-Inn Walk on Scotland’s Idyllic East Coast

An independent traveler let a tour company handle the details so she could savor the crashing waves, shore birds and fishing towns along the Fife Coastal Path.

By Elaine Glusac and Michael Vince Kim

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The Price May Be Right for That Last-Minute Summer Trip

Late summer has steep airfare savings and smaller crowds. Experts say there are more flight deals than usual and great prices for international trips.

By Christine Chung

image: Main cabin airfares are down across destinations as the end of summer approaches, several online travel agencies said, with the best deals to be had in international travel.

Electric Air Taxi Company Plans to Acquire a Helicopter Business

Joby Aviation, which is developing electric aircraft, will acquire the passenger business of Blade, a New York helicopter operator, for $125 million.

By Niraj Chokshi

image: A helicopter operated by Blade Air Mobility, which offers helicopter taxi flights between Manhattan and nearby airports, landing at an airport in East Hampton, N.Y., in 2022.

Cheese and Packers Stories Help a Wisconsin Theater Thrive

Northern Sky Theater in Door County programs original musicals steeped in local history, archetypes and customs.

By Elisabeth Vincentelli and Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

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Looking for a Blissful, Beachy Getaway This Summer? Try a Great Lake.

Sandy shorelines and fresh breezes characterize these six spots in the United States and Canada.

By Elaine Glusac

image: Presque Isle State Park has seven miles of beaches on a peninsula that curves out into Lake Erie, creating the harbor in the city of Erie, Pa.

To Discover Real Roman Food, Head to the Neighborhoods

The city center is increasingly dominated by tourist spots, but if you hop on a train or bus, you can be eating authentic dishes among Romans.

By Anya von Bremzen and Massimo Berruti

image: Enoteca Mostò, an oenophile hangout in the Flaminio neighborhood, is a short tram ride from the Piazza del Popolo.

Driver Dies After Hitting a Moose Near Denali National Park in Alaska

The crash, near the park’s only vehicular entrance at about 1 a.m. on Friday, also injured a passenger.

By Adeel Hassan

image: A moose crossing a road in Denali National Park in Alaska.

A Voyage to Bring Norway’s Lighthouses Into the 21st Century

More than 2,000 navigational beacons, big and small, oversee the nation’s 60,000-mile-long coast. Now they need an upgrade.

By Michal Siarek and Alan Burdick

image: More than 2,000 lighthouses large and small watch over Norway’s fractal, rocky coast.

Ross Rowland, 85, Dies; a Railroad Preservationist by Way of Wall St.

He made a fortune as a commodities broker, then used his wealth to back the American Freedom Train and other high-profile vintage excursions.

By Clay Risen

image: Ross E. Rowland Jr. in June. A son, grandson and great-grandson of railroad workers, he became a prime mover in the preservation of the American steam-train tradition.

Teenager Suffers Severe Burns When Foot Sinks Near Yellowstone Geyser

The 17-year-old’s foot broke through the crust at the Lone Star Geyser area, the National Park Service said.

By Christine Hauser

image: The episode this week was the first known thermal injury in 2025 related to Yellowstone’s famous hot springs.

Stalking the Elusive Hellbender

These rare salamanders, which can grow to over two feet long, lurk in the wild rivers of Appalachia. To spot one, you’ll need a snorkel, and some luck.

By Mihir Zaveri and Will Crooks

image: Kevin Merrill leads snorkeling tours of the North Fork of the French Broad River, near Asheville, N.C., that focus on ecology and wildlife, including the hellbenders that dwell beneath the surface.

36 Hours in Nantucket

The island off Cape Cod has a windswept beauty and plenty of history to explore.

By Alexa Erickson Gage

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Soak, Steam, Plunge, Repeat: 6 Restorative Water Getaways

Whether it’s bubbling up from a hot spring or rushing off a glacier, water can help relax muscles and soothe stress. Here are some places to harness that healing power.

By Caren Osten Gerszberg

image: Othership, which has locations in New York City and Toronto, focuses on the social benefits of water therapy with guided classes.

18 Great Road Trip Books That Aren’t ‘On the Road’

Come along for the ride as our three critics back-seat drive their way through America. (Rest stops provided.)

By Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs, Jennifer Szalai and Lucy Jones

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