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Bankruptcy court OKs Hertz's Chapter 11 exit planWith the court's approval, Hertz will be on track to emerge from Chapter 11 by the end of June.

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Avis Budget paying $10M penalty to settle Defense Department overcharging claimThe government alleged Avis Budget knowingly falsely billed and received payment between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2019.

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Booking a last-minute car rental? It could be a problemThe beginning of demand recovery in the car rental industry after the Covid-19 pandemic has sparked one consequence for business travelers: a lack of availability for shorter, last-minute rentals.

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Need a lift? In Hawaii, Holoholo offers a timely new optionThe company launched in May, at a time when a car-rental shortage has visitors scrambling for a means of getting around the Islands.

Hertz selects proposal to fund Chapter 11 exitThe car rental company selected and approved a $6 billion funding proposal from affiliates of Knighthead Capital Management, Certares Opportunities and Apollo Capital Management.

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Rental car firms face shortage as travel demand revs back upAs summer leisure travel ramps up, travel industry insiders predict the rental car shortage currently gripping the U.S. is likely to worsen before it gets better.

How best to deal with the rental car crunch in Hawaii

How best to deal with the rental car crunch in HawaiiTravel Weekly spoke with several travel advisors who know Hawaii well to get their tips and advice for getting around the Islands.

Avis Budget Group: We are managing fleet availability as best we canAt the moment, Avis Budget has not run into issues with vehicle deliveries from car manufacturers.

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Rental car shortage turning Hawaii tourists into truckersWith some daily car rentals in the Islands fetching $600, visitors are turning to U-Haul's fleet in their quest for wheels.

New Rocky Mountaineer trip brings luxe rail closer to home

New Rocky Mountaineer trip brings luxe rail closer to homeThe new Rockies to the Red Rocks rail journey, its first in the U.S., will be offered from mid-August to mid-November.

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