Travel in state Illinois

It has been a publicly stated goal of the Department of Homeland Security to sign up 25 million members of the PreCheck and Global Entry prescreening programs. A big number, with a big payoff.

Despite the naysayers, Breeze Airways founder and CEO David Neeleman doubled down on the ultra-low-cost carrier's long-term viability during a Q&A at the Skift Global Conference in New York City on Wednesday.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 25-year-old Elophia Mengestu, who is based in New York City, and it has been edited for length and clarity.

Low-cost airline Breeze Airways is rewarding travelers both before and after they fly by discounting flights and then offering travelers points toward another flight after they travel.

Breeze Airways is continuing to expand with brand-new flights to Illinois, marking the first time the low-cost airline will fly to the state.

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Think the Midwest is just a cornfield you fly over between coasts? Don’t be fooled by that nonsense.

A man says he was seriously injured when he found a piece of a broken dish in his in-flight meal.

Choose Chicago today announced the launch of the Chicago Brew Pass, a new initiative to promote exploration of Chicago’s award-winning craft brewery scene. Through the Brew Pass, the first-ever digital pass of its kind in Chicago, locals and visitors can check in at breweries across the city and earn points that can be redeemed for fun, limited-edition prizes. Participants can use the Brew Pass to explore over 20 participating craft breweries at their own pace and start earning rewards one pint at a time!

Flight prices have been all over the place this past year.

Ott previously served as General Manager of San Diego Mission Bay Resort, a Noble House Hotels & Resorts property.

Hyatt just lapped the one-year anniversary of acquiring the all-inclusive resort company Apple Leisure Group in a $2.7 billion deal. The Chicago, Illinois-based hotel group is now looking to expand its hotel presence in European cities that could help feed its all-inclusives, according to comments executives made as they reported its earnings.

Hotel real estate investor and management company Highgate signed a deal to acquire Viceroy Hotels & Resorts as Highgate intensifies its quest to add luxury lifestyle hotels to its already ample portfolio.

Hyatt Hotels Corp., which enjoyed a blockbuster financial performance in 2022, forecasted Thursday continued success this year, especially in the first half. The company expects to benefit from growing consumer interest in its lifestyle, luxury, and resort properties, returning group reservations for its banquet halls, and an expanding room count.

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Hyatt Hotels Corp. raised its financial outlook for the year ahead, calling out expected strength in Europe and Asia Pacific as especially key factors for its hotels and resorts, which skew to premium and luxury segments.

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Thousands of fans flooded Chicago’s Soldier Field for three nights in June to see Taylor Swift perform “You Need to Calm Down” on her Eras Tour. The city was packed: There were also out-of-towners attending the James Beards Awards and the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting. 

United Airlines on Friday said it is spending $33 million to buy 113 acres (46 hectares) in Denver as part of its growth strategy.

Andrew Spector, Onyi Iweala, and their three children hoped a lost bag on their journey from Durham, North Carolina, to Abuja, Nigeria, would be the biggest travel hiccup of their 10-day trip to visit family.

Despite the heat and the crowds in Europe this summer, American Airlines is betting on continued demand for flights across the pond next year. The carrier announced a major expansion Thursday to its summer 2024 roster that will add three new destinations to its Europe lineup, one new route, and the resurrection of several flights it hasn’t operated since before the pandemic.

It’s not uncommon for a department store to feature a welcoming lunch spot where you can have a snack and a rest after a shopping spree. However, Nordstrom’s flagship location on west 57th street takes dining to a whole new level. The store boasts multiple dining options, several of which are open after hours. Nordstrom’s tasty offerings warrant a visit even if you are not in the shopping mood. Below is your guide to Nordstrom’s many food choices.