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A record number of Americans may take flights this summer. Here’s everything you need to know
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Memorial Day weekend is upon us, kicking off the busy summer vacation season, and airlines are forecasting that this could be their busiest summer ever. Industry projections… Read More
![The American Society of Civil Engineers gives the nation's infrastructure a grade of C-minus on its quadrennial infrastructure report card. Many of the country's roads, bridges, airports, dams, levees and water systems are aging and in poor to mediocre condition.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pothole-1-87d408cc0c694a10f1fe2c45a69cc72fad546626-scaled-e1614787608533-900x422.jpg)
Potholes, Grid Failures, Aging Tunnels And Bridges: U.S. Infrastructure Gets A C-Minus
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The quadrennial Infrastructure Report Card from the American Society of Civil Engineers is an improvement from the D-plus four years ago but shows federal investment is still lacking.
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United Airlines Tells 36,000 Employees They Might Lose Their Jobs
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With bookings down and cancellations on the rise amid a surge in new COVID-19 cases, United’s furloughs will be a “gut punch” to employees when federal coronavirus relief funding runs out.
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Airlines Offer Vouchers, Credits For Canceled Flights. Customers Want Cash
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A new survey suggests nearly 60 million Americans are losing money because of canceled plans. And would-be travelers are getting the runaround, even when they are legally entitled to a full refund.
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‘Talent Wants Transit’: Companies Near Transportation Gaining The Upper Hand
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Businesses like Amazon and McDonald’s are building offices near bus and train lines to attract and keep top talent in a tight labor market.
![Despite a new Congressional mandate to set minimum seat widths and legroom standards, the FAA is unlikely to expand airline seat size anytime soon.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gettyimages-732735913-c267b199e702af2d9ba446bc8f4b445462d76ca6-e1540223178549-900x422.jpg)
Cramped Legroom On Flights Unlikely To Change, Despite Congressional Mandate
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Frequent flyers have often complained of shrinking legroom on flights. Now Congress has ordered the FAA to establish minimum seat widths and pitch — but that’s unlikely to result in more space.
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Even As Cars Get Safer, Traffic Fatalities Still High
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The U.S. is on pace to record close to 40,000 roadway and highway deaths this year. But there is some evidence that drivers are texting less behind the wheel.
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Airlines Improved Performance Last Year, Report Shows
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But cramped seats, cutbacks on freebies and extra fees weren’t measured in the report and are wearing on airline travelers.