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"The Latest in Travel: Weekly News and Updates for week ending June 14th"

Here are the weekly news and updates for week ending June 14:



TSA Now Accepts Digital IDs From These Nine States

TSA Now Accepts Digital IDs at more than two dozen U.S. airports. TSA security checkpoints will accept a digital driver’s license in lieu of a physical ID, but only if it was issued by one of these states: California, New York, Georgia, Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Louisiana, Iowa, and Utah.

Click https://www.tsa.gov/travel/digital-id/map to see the states/territories which support Digital IDs and the airports that accept Digital IDs.


British Airways on Monday announced a massive $9 billion overhaul

British Airways announced on Monday a massive $9 billion overhaul of its operations that will include a brand new website and mobile app, renovated airport lounges, artificial intelligence technology integrated into its computer systems, and upgraded first-class seating. "The transformation program over the next three years aims to revolutionize our business," British Airways’ Chief Customer Officer Calum Laming said at an unveiling in New York.


Dulles Airport has the most expensive airfare in the country

Washington Dulles International Airport has the most expensive airfare in the U.S. according to a recent study. A study from FinanceBuzz found that the average airfare cost at Washington Dulles International Airport was $488.40. That's $45 more expensive than San Francisco International Airport at $444.59, which is the second most expensive airport.


Chase will open a Sapphire Lounge in Los Angeles

Chase will open a Sapphire Lounge in Los Angeles, which is their 10th confirmed location. The new LAX lounge will be near the west gates of the Tom Bradley International Terminal, adjacent to Gate 148.

Chase already has lounges open at Boston Logan International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, Dulles International Airport, and at both New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. It has been said the two-story LGA location is perhaps the nicest credit card-branded lounge in the entire country.


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