In The Know - Short's June 2025 News

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INDUSTRY NEWS

4th of July Travel Likely to Shatter records: What to expect

The Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching -- and it's going to be a busy one.

A record high of 72.2 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the July Fourth holiday period (from June 28 to July 6), according to AAA. This is 1.7 million more people than last year and 7 million more than in 2019, according to AAA.

Here's what you need to know before you to head to the airport or hit the highway:..read more

Travel Alert - Worldwide Caution

The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East.  There is the potential for demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  The Department of State advises U.S. citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution.  Please read carefully our Travel Advisory, country information, and any recent security alerts when planning travel ...learn more ​​​​

You Can Use Apple Wallet for Your Passport—but Only for This 1 Type of Air Travel

Domestic travel in the U.S. is about to get easier for certain smartphone users.

Apple announced the rollout of a new digital passport that will soon be available on iOS for Apple Wallet users. This digital ID will be accepted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for boarding domestic flights instead of a physical ID. Apple announced the new feature at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9.

While this new change will make domestic travel easier for many Apple smartphone and watch users, the digital ID is not a replacement for a physical passport and can only be used for travel for domestic flights. It will not be accepted by TSA for international flights. For travelers flying internationally, it will still be necessary to present a physical passport in order to board a flight...read more 

Customer Enhancements Southwest For your comfort, Southwest is introducing seat options that allow you to choose the experience you prefer. This includes options to select where you want to sit and upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat, giving you more choices when you travel with them...learn more

TRAVEL TIPS

Why You Should Never Put Your Passport in Your Carry-on

In 2024, the State Department issued a record-breaking number of passports for the third year in a row. While today’s passport is a relatively new invention—it only became popular after WWI—the concept dates back to 450 B.C.E. Back then, no one was traveling by plane, but these days, you definitely need a passport if you plan on flying internationally. (You may also need one if you plan on flying domestically and your driver’s license isn’t Real ID compliant.) That said, it’s imperative that you never put your passport in your carry-on luggage—here’s why....read more