Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and More NYT | Top Stories Christine Chung, Ceylan Yeğinsu and Steven Moity 21 December 2024 at 04:22 The failure to act by Congress could cause airport lines and other disruptions across the travel industry during a busy holiday travel period. © Joe Raedle/Getty Images“Triggering a damaging government shutdown would hurt families who are gathering to meet with their loved ones,” said Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, in a statement issued Wednesday.
China Lengthens Visa-Free Stays for Tourists NYT | China Sara Ruberg 18 December 2024 at 07:08 In its efforts to attract visitors, the country extended stays from less than a week to up to 10 days for visitors between destinations.