How to deal with holiday travel stress ✈️

RJ Hamster

1 month ago

Winter 2024

Hi Peter,

Because you support public radio and are interested in travel, we provide this quarterly newsletter featuring some top travel stories from KJZZ, NPR, and other public radio outlets.

Often these stories feature interesting travel facts or tips that could work to your advantage!

Another public radio membership benefit is participating in discussions on our private KJZZ/KBACH Travel Club Facebook group. As long as you have a Facebook account, you can join here.

What will you find there? Members share photos and stories from trips around Arizona—around the world! You can also read and share travel-related news stories.

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These stories and more below:

How to deal with holiday travel stress for caregivers or those with a disability
Some Arizona national parks and monuments worth visiting
The future of high speed rail between Phoenix and Tucson

Traveling by Air with Disabilities

‘No one should have to travel like that’: Many face barriers to accessible air transit | KJZZ

American Airlines is facing a $50 million federal fine for employees’ treatment of mobility devices – like walkers, wheelchairs or scooters – and the people who rely on them. According to advocates, the issue goes far beyond just one airline.

How to deal with holiday travel stress, especially for caregivers or those with a disability | KJZZ

We all know flying during the holiday season can be stressful, especially if you’re a caregiver or living with a disability. Here’s how you can prepare.

American Airlines fined $50 million for its treatment of passengers with disabilities | NPR

The U.S. Department of Transportation penalty against American Airlines comes after “numerous serious violations of the laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities” over a four-year period.

Arizona National Parks and Monuments

Arizona’s national parks, monuments reveal the state’s hidden history. Here are some worth visiting | KJZZ

When you think of national parks in Arizona, a certain, rather grand canyon may come to mind. But, there’s a whole lot more out there when it comes to national parks and monuments.

It may cost you more to camp at the Grand Canyon next year | KJZZ

The National Park Service is considering a fee increase. Right now, fees are $18, and the agency says the price to camp hasn’t gone up in 20 years.

Grand Canyon National Park looks to replace lead pipes in multi-year inspection | KNAU

Crews at Grand Canyon National Park will soon begin the inspection of over 1,400 water service line connections made of “unknown materials” on both the North and South rims.

Arizona Road Trips

Pieces of Route 66 are being lost as it approaches its centennial | KJZZ

Nearly 100 years ago, Route 66, the first cross-country road, was built in America. Now, the upcoming centennial of the Mother Road is in 2026. But, we’re losing pieces of that history all the time today.

Travelers will now be able to access AZ511 information system on highway to Rocky Point | KJZZ

A pilot program will give travelers updates on events happening on the highway to Puerto Peñasco. AZ511 provides travelers with access to road and traffic information via the phone.

Arizona Train Travel

ADOT announces team to study high speed rail between Phoenix and Tucson | KJZZ

The Arizona Department of Transportation recently announced the creation of an Executive Leadership Team to study high speed rail between Phoenix and Tucson.

Flagstaff to improve its passenger train accessibility using $4.9 million grant | KJZZ

Flagstaff has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the U.S. government to improve passenger rail accessibility.

Top Travel Stories From Public Radio

Traveling by Air with Disabilities

Arizona National Parks and Monuments

Arizona Road Trips

Arizona Train Travel

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