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Coach Hire & Mini Bus Hire in Glasgow, Lanarkshire

B-Line Travel is the coach and mini bus hire company to use for all your coach hire needs throughout the whole of Glasgow and Lanarkshire; we have coaches and mini buses for hire for any of your travel needs including airport transfers and wedding transport.

At B-Line Travel we are a family run business based in Motherwell and we pride ourselves on excellent customer service. All of our coach and mini bus drivers are fully trained and uniformed.

All of our coach and mini bus drivers are fully vetted with fully enhanced disclosures and are local authority approved. They also have many years of experience in the industry of coach and mini bus hire in Lanarkshire.

B-Line Travel is on the approved supplier register for North Lanarkshire Council for coach and mini bus hire.

We offer coach hire Glasgow and minibus hire in Lanarkshire and the surrounding areas; we always aim to get you to your chosen destination on time, in style and in a stress free manner. The coaches and minibuses we offer are available to any occasion such as travel to and from:

• Airport Transfers UK Wide
• Executive & Business Travel
• Stag & Hen Parties
• Group Parties / Theatre nights
• School Contracts
• Commercial Work Contracts
• Club Nights Out

Our prices are very competitive with special rates for contract work. We cover all capacities from 4 to 32 seats coaches and mini buses.

The safety of our passengers is vitally important to us which is why all of our vehicles are fully fitted with the latest safety features. We also ensure that all minibuses and coaches have 3 point seat belts installed and first aid kits onboard.

We also have a 6 seater wheelchair accessible taxi and 8 seater people carrier for use with any of your travel needs as the coach hire company to use in Lanarkshire.

So if you are looking for coach hire Glasgow and mini bus hire contact B-Line Travel on 01698 292 524 for all your coach hire needs throughout Glasgow and Lanarkshire.

B-Line Travel 48 Quarry Street Motherwell North Lanarkshire ML1 4HD

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Everything to see and do on the Northern Beaches B-line

With Summer approaching, the Northern Beaches are sure to be a hotspot for tourists having a swim and inner westie students crawling out from the shadows to enjoy some much-needed sun. While there are many ways you can travel across the great coat hanger in the harbour — by ferry, car, or bike — the most efficient and infamous is the B-Line. Introduced in 2017, the B-Line is effectively a train service, with frequent buses at regular times, running round the clock to dedicated stops and always remaining reliable at the earliest or latest of hours. The B-Line is the Beaches’ connective tissue to the rest of Sydney.

With 1276 people out of 38,653 attending Usyd, and only 7 receiving Honi Soit in the mail, I presume the majority of people reading are not familiar with The Beaches or its famous bus route. So allow me to provide you with this helpful guide, and show you all there is to see and do on the Northern Beaches B-Line. For brevity’s sake, I won’t discuss every stop, rather the ones with the most history and intrigue. Don’t forget to tap on!

Your journey begins at Wynyard, and when first boarding the B-Line there are a few basic rules of thumb to keep in mind as you clamber through the doors and rush to get a seat. These will be conveniently ordered as a series of DO’s and DON’Ts.

DON’T: Cut in line. There is usually a long queue for the B1, and while at any stop it is rude to cut in line, it carries a particular sting for the B1 as the wait for the next bus is (at most) 10 minutes. Just be patient and don’t be a dick.

DO: Sit on the top part of the bus. The difference between the top and bottom of the bus is night and day, and it is an unspoken rule that only plebs sit on the bottom. You may as well catch a regular bus if you are going to cuck yourself like this.

DO: Hold on to the railings walking up the stairs. Too many times has the bus started moving without my knowledge, causing me to fall over and incur many bodily injuries in the process. Only ignore if you’re a daredevil, or have a death wish.

DO: Sit at the front seat on the top. Objectively the most fun you could ever have.

DON’T: Plug your charger into the USB port without checking for gum. Always fondle the port in case of sticky ooey-gooey dangers.

Once the B-Line is in action you will careen across the Harbour Bridge, and it is here that your B1 journey starts proper.

Neutral Bay Junction

The North Shore carries with it many delights, and once you hit your first stop, Neutral Bay, you can go off exploring. The Neutral Bay B-Line stop features an array of Op-shops nearby, with fancy pieces of clothing priced expensively. Alight from this stop if you have some cash to splash, or would like to visit Luna Park.

Spit Junction

Following this is Spit Junction. This stop gives you easy access to Taronga Zoo, and it’s soothing to peer out the windows at the area’s mansions and manors. You can also visit the small micronation, the Principality of Wy, forged out of council disputes over the owner wanting to extend his driveway. Spit Junction is named for its connection to the Spit Bridge, which acts as the split between the Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Once you’ve crossed that bridge, you enter a new phase of your journey.

Perhaps the most liminal stop on your journey, Manly Vale is a semi-industrial hellscape, with large buildings that stretch far and wide and distend down from the heavens. It is a purgatory-like space, a transitory stop between the ritz and glamour of the North Shore and the rundown surfy vibes of The Beaches. The wide streets and large architecture dwarfs the average visitor. On your visit, you can have a bite to eat at KFC, grab some drinks from Dan Murphy’s, or fill your home with the many furniture and homeware stores that litter the streets — from Freedom, Bing Lee, Harvey Norman, Salvos and Snooze. It’s amazing what a little bus trip can do. Besides that there is Manly Dam, which in keeping with the transitory nature of the suburb, is a place where adolescents enter into semi-adulthood. 15 year olds often host parties and taste their first sips of alcohol stolen from their parents’ liquor cabinet.

Warringah Mall

Next up is the Warringah Mall bus stop, its neon blue outline acting as the pearly gates to the eponymous mall itself. Inside are many delights — from the Camera House that often gives out a free roll of 35mm film, to the food court which has one of Sydney’s best Banh Mi restaurants. There’s even a nearby Hoyts which has a large Batman sculpture that always fascinated me as a kid. Its lack of direct references to any adaptations thus far you can only wonder what it once promoted.

Located at this stop is a large private medical centre that nobody uses, one built by the Liberals in order to win seats in the area, closing a few public hospitals in the process. At the same time, they built a massive bridge to cross the road, despite there already being a convenient crosswalk. Upon the initial unveiling of the bridge, nobody used it. It was a ghost town on the bridge, with trash quickly piling up inside. Frustrated by this, large metal gates were placed at the crosswalk, preventing pedestrians from using it, despite the lights still switching as if people were there. This stop serves as an example of the M.O. of the Liberal Party: build stuff we don’t need, in areas that don’t need it, inconveniencing everyone and spending a whole lot of money in the process.

This stop is an exciting convergence or vector point for all people on The Beaches — arriving and departing, to and fro from Manly, Chatswood and wherever else. Youths often use it as a meeting spot before converging somewhere else on a Friday or Saturday night. People of all sorts of backgrounds visit and mingle and live here, with the area boasting the highest Tibetan population in Australia of about 300 residents. There are many great local restaurants and friendly grocers to check out.

I can recall fights breaking out, robberies occurring on shop corners, high schoolers doing TikTok dances and eshays trying to act intimidating. Here you can find a gentrified shopping district with modern-looking shops, a glossy facade hiding the closed down businesses that line the streets. Drunken nights out often end at Guzman y Gomez or Kebab World located just up the road. I even recall one evening where I had to switch buses at Dee Why as a man was threatening people with a bomb, or even the time I was absconded by a man attempting to sell ice. In many ways, this is the capital of the Beaches, the furthest most people travel, and to be fair, there isn’t too much else to see.

The closest stop to the actual beach, the Collaroy stop is nothing special, lacking the usual flair that a B-Line stop carries with it. The most exciting thing to see here is the patch of discoloration on a stone window sill that formed when someone left a Bubblegum Bill there years before. For a good chunk of time, I believed the wooden stick was immovable, but it suddenly disappeared. Now, all that’s left is a permanent pink and brown stain adorning this shop.

Home to Narrabeen Lake and a host of camping grounds, Narrabeen is similar to Dee Why in that many cursed encounters have been had here, mostly by delinquent youths causing a ruckus. One such incident occurred earlier this year, where an older man and a group of kids were threatening each other, getting the bus driver involved and holding up the B1. There is a nice small coffee shop built into the old wooden bus shelter, and on rainy days the covering provides much-needed space to relax. Nearby is the tram shed, a deceptive cafe that from the street looks like a cafe where you sit in a trolley car. In actual fact, the building just owns a tram and it is parked next to a rather boring looking restaurant. One wonders what the point is.

POV: You’re sitting there nice and relaxed and you’ve reached this stop. You decided to get up out of your comfy, air-conditioned seat and get off. You step over the threshold and are greeted by… grass. And a toilet cubicle with graffiti on it. There’s a shopping centre nearby that gives off eerie vibes inside, with no windows and constantly lit by artificial light. The residents had a conflict with Westfield years ago, as they had bought this shopping centre but had wanted to change the name from Warriewood Square to just a generic Westfield. After much fighting, moaning and yelling, the name and exterior of the building stayed the same, with only the inside resembling a Westfield. One can imagine the building like a hollowed-out carcass that has been re-used by this corporate behemoth. Other than that, this area is home to the Warriewood Cinema, owned by the enigmatic Roy Mustaca, a high pitched Opera-singing Italian with fake gelled hair. The stories people have of Roy are in the hundreds, and he’s a mini-celebrity amongst residents of The Beaches.

This is the final stop on your journey, a small village-style area with lots of shops. You could spend a whole day here just going from business to business, exploring their wares. I used to work here, so I would always see the same residents walk around, and you get to know the familiar faces.

The B1 originally planned to go beyond this point, and head towards Newport, with the bus reaching a roundabout where it would make a 360 degree turn head back towards the city. However the plans were scrapped as the council wasn’t willing to extend the road to accommodate the large size of the B-Line. Stickers promoting the Newport stop “coming soon” adorned the inside B1 windows but were taken down after a year. No plans to extend the trip to Avalon or Palm Beach seemed to exist, most likely due to the winding roads that lead to these suburbs pointing to potential disaster considering the height and size of the B1.

And thus ends the B-Line journey, at a slightly unremarkable but friendly stop. Mona Vale is like the retirement home of The Beaches, with old people walking its pavements and op shops littering its street corners. To journey further and enter the more exciting finale of the Beaches like Palm Beach with its lighthouse walk, one must catch the 199: an annoying route that stops at EVERY SINGLE BUS STOP. So strap yourself in for a long ride.

The B-Line has become a staple of the Northern Beaches. Living on Collaroy Plateau, I am privileged enough to get some heightened views of The Beaches from above. The large yellow buses travelling up and down the road provide a nice bit of comfort and add some colour to the area. At the same time, the B1 is always reliable, whether it’s a night out or you’re running late for work. While the stops themselves are interesting, the bus trip to and fro is an attraction in of itself.

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What is B-Line?

A fleet of modern yellow double deck buses which provide frequent and reliable services between Mona Vale and Wynyard.

B-Line bus services provide more seats, more on-board comfort and more services, more often. Other benefits include in-seat USB chargers and priority seating for people with accessibility needs.

There is no need to plan your trip on B-Line – it is a turn up and go service 7 days a week, running from 4.30am until 12.30am.

As part of B-Line project, there will also be improvements across the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore with new road infrastructure to help traffic flow more easily. Find out more about B-Line project .

Where you can catch B-Line

B-Line bus service run between Mona Vale and Wynyard. You can catch B-Line from the new branded B-Line bus stops at Mona Vale, Narrabeen, Warriewood, Collaroy, Dee Why, Brookvale, Manly Vale, Spit Junction Mosman, Neutral Bay and Wynyard.

Select the bus stops listed in the table below to see the next B1 B-Line services to leave from that stop.

If you're travelling from the city towards the northern beaches, B-Line bus services will run from Wynyard, Stand B, Carrington Street (Stop ID: 200023).

Travel planning tips:

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• Use the Departures tool  to find services departing your stop right now.

Need help with planning? Read our guides .

New car parks for B-Line

New commuter car parks on the Northern Beaches with new car spaces will help you park your car and connect to the B-Line.

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The Northern Beaches On Demand service connects Palm Beach and North Narrabeen to new B-Line bus stops .

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The B-Line Frequently Asked Questions, Plus a Handy B-Line Map!

It’s been a whirlwind since we launched The B-Line , our new bourbon tour in Northern Kentucky. We’ve shown many journalists, from both the USA and other countries, around The B-Line stops , set up our bright red signature canopy at local events to help spread the word of this new bourbon experience, and even taken a trip on The Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, so we could add a taste of it to The B-Line.

As you can see from the smiling photos of people who have already completed their Line Guide and received free bourbon swag, the word is out! Folks are "finding their sipping point" on The B-Line-- we’re off to a fun start!

Sometimes though, when you’re close to something, you can get too familiar with its details and forget that not everyone knows your story. This was driven home last week when we got a call from someone who’d heard about The B-Line and was very interested, but had a lot of questions. So, in case you’re just hearing about it too, here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about The B-Line.

What exactly is The B-Line?

The B-Line is a bourbon tour of Northern Kentucky, just across the Ohio river from Cincinnati. It’s comprised of 15 bourbon loving spots: 5 bourbon distilleries, 4 bourbon-centric restaurants, and 6 bourbon bars. You pick up a copy of The B-Line Line Guide and get it stamped at 2 of the distilleries, 2 of the restaurants, and 2 of the bourbon bars and then you redeem it for free bourbon swag here.

Do you have to pay for your Line Guide?

No, The B-Line Line Guide is free, as is the tour itself—you don’t have to pay a fee to go on The B-Line. You will need to buy something at the bars and restaurants, but it doesn’t have to be bourbon, or even alcoholic. You can get a paper copy of the Line Guide at any of the stops, or at the Cork 'N Bottle at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)  and start getting it stamped to earn your free bourbon swag. You can also use a digital version of the Guide on your phone, Sign up for the free B-Line digital passport here. 

Do you have to stay in one of The B-Line’s partner hotels?

You can stay anywhere you like, of course although we do highly recommend our award-winning partner hotels, Hotel Covington and Aloft, for a stay in our area for any reason! And, of course, we think they’re the best choice if you’re here to do The B-Line. Both the Aloft and Hotel Covington have impressive bourbon collections and offer spectacular craft cocktails.

Do you need a reservation?

The B-Line is a completely self-chosen tour. You can visit any of the stops on any day and at any time you choose, providing they’re open at that time, of course! Word to the wise, The B-Line restaurants are very popular, so it would be a good idea to make a reservation, especially if you plan to go on a weekend. 

How close are The B-Line Stops? And do you provide transportation to them?

As you can see from The B-Line Map below, many of the stops are within a couple of minutes walking distance of each other. For example, Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar, Wiseguy Lounge, Bourbon Haus 1841, and Bouquet Restaurant are all in Mainstrasse Village in Covington, KY, just a few doors away from one another. And you could easily walk over to The Globe in Covington’s downtown business district from them too. A few of our stops are a bit farther away, like Tousey House. And of course, two of them, Old Pogue Distillery and Chandler’s on Market are in Maysville, KY.—a charming riverside town that’s well worth the 45 minute drive. We do not provide transportation, but we do offer a discount for Lyft and Uber to help you stay safe.

We hope this gives you a good idea of how it all works. And we hope to see you on The B-Line one day soon! Cheers, y’all!

Dot Crane, Director of Content Marketing

Dot Crane is the Content Marketing Overlord for meetNKY. She's a proud resident of Covington, KY and loves helping others #lovethecov. You can find her sampling local craft brews at our more than 60 breweries, or capturing the perfect image throughout the NKY and Cincy Region to showcase our blend of Southern Charm and big city excitement. 

Ready to stop in and see what our Northern Kentucky bourbon trail is all about? Get your free digital passport below.  Or, if you’d like a souvenir of your sipping points, you can get a paper copy of The B-Line® Line Guide at any of the stops along the Line. 

So you’re ready to do The Line? Great! Download the Line Guide and collect stamps from at least two distilleries, two bars, and two restaurants. Submit the redemption form and you’ll earn free B-Line swag!

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Want to tackle all 25 B-Line® stops in one go? Here’s a four-day itinerary to accomplish just that.

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Enjoy three days of delectable cocktails with this itinerary.

Curious about the distances between B-Line stops? Just how far is it from the Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta, Ky. to The Purple Poulet in Newport, Ky.? We’ve created a handy grid of all the distances for you! 

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Tour With Us KY is a fun and safe option to experience all that The B-Line has to offer. This boutique transportation service provider is based in Northern Kentucky. They offer several different B-Line tours and there is even the option to create your own custom tour!

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How does the B-Line platform work?

The B-Line platform combines a mobile app. web portal, and lean interior positioning system that provide you with: • the ability to grant and revoke access to your facilities. • the tools to manage and optimize operations. • actionable insights for making the most of your space and resources.

Do I have to remove my existing access control system?

No. B-Line integrates with and augments your current access control system. In some cases, obsolete and insecure access readers need to be replaced with Bluetooth-capable devices, but at a fraction of the cost of replacing the underlying security infrastructure.

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How does the deployment process work.

The B-Line deployment process is seamless, efficient, and entirely managed by our in-house team. Depending on your operational requirements, B-Line will work with your facility management department or supply its own certified technicians to install any necessary hardware, including sensors and/or Bluetooth access control readers.

How do I activate my digitized access card?

(1) Download the B-Line app from your devices app store. (2) Open the app and input your mobile phone number. (3) A confirmation code will be sent by text to your device. Input the code into the B-Line app.

Which settings need to be enabled on my mobile device?

B-Line uses your device’s Bluetooth and Location Services capabilities to grant you access. Both of these features can be enabled in the settings app on your mobile phone or smart watch.

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What information gets collected, and why.

For access control purposes, B-Line collects and stores the names and mobile numbers of authorized individuals.

For the purposes of workplace optimization and space utilization analysis, The B-Line platform collects indoor movement data. To protect the privacy of its users, any and all personally identifiable information is anonymized and not used for analyzing trends and patterns.

Where and how is data collected and stored?

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Is my information kept private?

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Doesn't Google already collect this data?

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Is it better to book a cruise through a travel agent? We say yes

G oing online to book an airline ticket or hotel stay is a familiar and fairly easy transaction. When you book a cruise, however — particularly your first cruise — you might want to reconsider the impulse to handle the transaction yourself through a cruise line website or an online advertiser with cheap prices. This DIY approach might not be the best way to find your dream vacation at sea.

In reality, it's not that simple to book a cruise. You will likely run into a lot of questions to which you have no ready answer.

That's where specialized cruise travel agents come into play. Their expertise can help you avoid mistakes, whether you are a first-timer or a repeat cruiser checking out a brand you have not tried before.

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Why you should book through a cruise travel agent

You should consider booking a cruise through a travel agent because a knowledgeable agent can help you understand the nuances of a cruise purchase and help you make the best decisions for your vacation preferences.

When you book a cruise, you are making a vacation decision that goes way beyond a flight or hotel nights. Which ship you choose determines your dining and evening entertainment choices for the duration of your vacation. Which itinerary you choose impacts which destinations you'll visit and which shoreside activities will be available to you. It can be overwhelming to evaluate the options on your own if you've never cruised before.

In addition, cruise fares can be hard to understand and compare. You might, for instance, see a fare listed online without the port charges, taxes and fees, which you only see after you give your personal details.

Plus, the price of your cruise includes accommodations, meals, entertainment and activities — and in some cases drinks, tips, shore excursions, Wi-Fi and other extras. There's a lot bundled into some fares and not as much with others. A travel agent can help you determine what your cruise fare gets you. The cheapest base cruise fare does not always provide the best value or best overall vacation deal.

Related: 4 scenarios when you should use a travel agent

You aren't just booking general passage on a ship, either, as you will be asked to pick a specific cabin and when you prefer to dine. Making a mistake in these categories can ruin your cruise experience, as there are such thing as "bad" cabins and dining times (think noisy or claustrophobic cabins, dinner at 8 p.m. with cranky children, etc.).

With cruises, you typically don't pay for your whole vacation upfront but rather put down a deposit, with final payment due at a later date. A cruise travel agent can ensure you don't miss any due dates.

Remember, you might be a DIY type when booking airlines and hotels, but booking a cruise is more complex. If you enjoy doing your own research, focus on what to do and see in the ports of call. Read about different ships, cruise lines and itineraries. However, when it comes to booking the cruise, we recommend you still contact a travel agent who specializes in cruises to help you learn a few tips and avoid any rookie mistakes.

Travel agents can get better deals on cruises

If you're concerned that working with an agent will make your cruise more expensive, don't be. Cruise travel agents receive the bulk of their income via commission from the cruise lines. Their service to you is usually free, though some might charge first-time clients a minimal fee. It's worth it.

In addition to sharing their expertise, the agent may have negotiated group space at lower rates with the cruise line, which could save you money on the cruise fare. The agent might also have first access to sale prices because the cruise lines notify their agent partners and loyalty club members first before they announce a sale to the public.

Related: 6 ways to get a deal on a cruise

Some cruise travel agents even throw in booking perks , such as a complimentary bottle of Champagne, awaiting your arrival in your cabin.

How to find a travel agent for a cruise

Cruise lines prefer that you use a travel agent rather than going online and booking directly. They have small in-house reservation teams, and when you have a question while making a booking, good luck in getting an expert on the phone in a timely manner.

Companies such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line provide online directories to help you find an experienced cruise travel agent near you.

You can also find experienced and certified cruise travel agents through CLIA, the Cruise Lines International Association , which is the industry's main marketing group. Asking friends who have cruised to recommend a travel agent is another good idea.

Related: 5 unexpected places that sell cruises

You might get more personalized care from smaller agencies than from the huge online agencies, though websites such as icruise.com, Cruise.com and Cruise411.com also have experienced cruise agents. These larger online travel agencies can be a good option for those who prefer to make decisions and ask questions via chat. Just make sure you get the name and phone number of the representative for any follow-up questions.

Questions to ask a cruise travel agent

In choosing a cruise travel agent, you will want to tap into the person's specific expertise about the cruise line and ship you are considering. Anyone can read a ship deck plan outlining ship spaces (which you can find online), but you are looking for people who really know their stuff.

Look for travel agencies that are cruise-only or a home-based agent who specializes in cruises. If you are using a full-service travel agency, ask for the cruise desk.

Here are some questions to ask a travel agent to determine their expertise:

• How often do you cruise?
• Have you cruised on the line I am considering?
• Have you cruised on the ship that I am considering, or do you have clients who have cruised that ship and provided a review of their vacation?
• Do you have firsthand knowledge about the cruise destination? The itinerary?

You will also want to ask the travel agent if they have a preferred relationship or negotiated agreement with any specific lines that could lead to special perks for you.

Be aware that not all agents work with all cruise lines; some represent only a few preferred suppliers or specialize in higher-end cruises. They get bigger commissions from their preferred lines.

This is not necessarily a bad thing, but be aware if the agent seems to be putting you off the line you were originally considering, as this could be the reason. On the plus side, an agent who is a preferred supplier might have negotiated rates with the cruise line and be able to call in favors, such as that bottle of Champagne or a cabin upgrade .

You should also ask if the travel agency offers 24/7 assistance (usually an 800 number) in case you have last-minute questions or something goes wrong before or during your trip.

The cruise travel agent should have questions for you as well, to better understand your dream vacation desires. If you are calling a cruise agency for the first time, the agent should be interviewing you as much as you are interviewing him or her. The agent should be focused on helping you choose the cruise line , ship and cabin that is right for you. Making the correct choices is very important to your overall cruise experience.

Bottom line

Booking a cruise is a complex enterprise. A cruise travel agent will guide you through choosing your cabin and dining times, deposits and final payment, and options for shore excursions and specialty dining. If you need to cancel the trip, the agent will also help you through the refund process. You'll have a lot less stress before and during your vacation if you book with an experienced agent.

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Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

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Idaho murders timeline: What we know about the slayings of four students

Police arrested the suspect, bryan kohberger, more than 2,500 miles away in eastern pennsylvania.

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MOSCOW, Idaho — Nearly seven weeks after four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered, police arrested a suspect more than 2,500 miles away in eastern Pennsylvania.

Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28 , a PhD student at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, was arrested on December 30 and charged with four counts of first-degree murder and felony burglary for the Nov. 13 stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Kaylee Goncalves, 21.

Mogen, Kernodle and Goncalves lived with two other students in a six-bedroom home off campus at 1122 King Road near fraternity row. Chapin, who was dating Kernodle, was staying the night.

This is what is known about what happened before and after the killings and the progress of the investigation.

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO HOMICIDES: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE 4 VICTIMS ALLEGEDLY KILLED NEAR CAMPUS

A split photo showing the crime scene and the victims: University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves. (Angela Palermo/Idaho Statesman/Tribune News Service via Getty Images/Instagram/@kayleegoncalves)

Saturday, Nov. 12 – Goncalves' final Instagram post

At 8:57 p.m., Goncalves posted a series of cheerful pictures on Instagram with the caption, "One lucky girl to be surrounded by these pple everyday."

In one of the photos, Mogen sits on Goncalves’ shoulders, as Chapin and Kernodle stand next to them smiling.

The four victims appeared to be friends based on their social media interactions and posted a photo with two other friends just hours before they were found dead on Nov. 13. (Instagram: @kayleegoncalves)

That night, Mogen and Goncalves hung out at Corner Club, a downtown bar at 202 N. Main St., while Chapin and Kernodle went to a party together at the Sigma Chi house at 735 Nez Perce Drive on campus,  according to police .

Sunday, Nov. 13 – Two victims spotted at Grub truck

Mogen and Goncalves were captured on a Twitch livestream at 1:41 a.m. at the Grub truck in downtown Moscow, where they ordered carbonara and chatted with people nearby.

A man wearing a hoodie standing near them became the subject of intense online speculation, but police later said he is not a suspect.

A sorority driving service got them home at about 1:56 a.m., according to police and family.

Chapin and Kernodle returned home from Sigma Chi at about 1:45 a.m. The two female roommates who survived the attack returned home from their night out at 1 a.m. and didn’t wake up until late the next morning.

Alivea Goncalves told Inside Edition that her sister, Kaylee, called her ex-boyfriend, Jack DuCoeur, seven times between 2:26 a.m. and 2:44 a.m. Police have cleared him as a suspect.

The murders

The four victims were stabbed to death with a fixed-blade knife between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on the second and third floors of the home, according to police. The murder weapon has not been recovered.

Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves shared photos together on social media. (Instagram/@kayleegoncalves)

The surviving roommates summoned friends to the house because they believed one of the second-floor victims had passed out.

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO MURDERS: TWO ROOMMATES WERE AT HOME WHEN FOUR STUDENTS WERE KILLED

A call to 911 was placed from one of the surviving roommates' phones at 11:58 a.m. from inside the residence, reporting an unconscious person. Police said multiple people spoke to the dispatcher.

At 2 p.m. Sunday, the university notified students of the homicides and told them to "shelter in place."

Police have named the four victims of a quadruple homicide at the University of Idaho as Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle and Kaylee Goncalves. (Instagram: @maddiemogen, @kayleegoncalves, @ethanchapin4)

However, the order was lifted an hour later.

Monday, Nov. 14 – Conflicting accounts

Moscow Mayor Art Bettge told a news outlet that the slayings were a "crime of passion" before backtracking in a statement to Fox News Digital, saying that this was one of several potential motives being probed by investigators.

Parties are frequently hosted at the many student houses on King Road, which was littered with empty alcohol boxes and other items on Monday and Tuesday after the killings. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

Police said they did not believe there was an ongoing risk to the community based on information gathered during the preliminary investigation.

Tuesday, Nov. 15 – Backlash from the community

In another statement, police told the public this was an "isolated, targeted attack, and there is no imminent threat to the community at large."

SLAIN UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO VICTIM'S PARENTS FRUSTRATED BY ‘LACK OF INFORMATION’ FROM POLICE, SCHOOL

Moscow residents, students and victims' families complained about the limited and contradictory information being released by public officials.

Ethan Chapin's family is frustrated by the lack of information from the University of Idaho and Moscow police. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital/Instagram)

Wednesday, Nov. 16 – New details emerge

At a press conference, Moscow Police Chief James Fry revealed to reporters for the first time that there were two female roommates at the home during the horrific attack, and they were unharmed.

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO MURDERS: THREAT STILL POSSIBLE WITHOUT ANY SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY, POLICE

Fry did not identify the 911 caller or offer an explanation for the call coming in more than eight hours after the slayings. There were no signs of forced entry, he added.

Candles and flowers are left at a makeshift memorial honoring four slain University of Idaho students outside the Mad Greek restaurant in downtown Moscow, Idaho, on Nov. 15. (AP/ Nicholas Geranios)

He walked back earlier assertions that the crime posed no ongoing danger to the community.

"We do not have a suspect at this time and that individual is still out there," Fry said. "We cannot say there is no threat to the community, and as we have stated, please stay vigilant."

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He added that the FBI and the Idaho State Police are assisting in the investigation.

Thursday, Nov. 17 – Coroner releases autopsy findings

The students' cause and manner of death were officially ruled homicide by stabbings in a press release issued by Latah County Coroner Cathy Mabbutt.

Police suspect a Ka-Bar-style knife may have been used in the slayings of four University of Idaho students, inset. Caution tape surrounds the house near campus where the students were murdered. (Ka-Bar/Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

She said the victims were likely ambushed in their sleep with a large knife and each had multiple stab wounds.

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Some of the victims had defensive wounds, suggesting they awoke during the attack. There were no signs of sexual assault.

Friday, Nov. 18 – Police share aerial map

Police released an aerial map plotting the final movements of the four victims from the evening of Nov. 12 to the time of their murders. Police also asked the public to submit tips and surveillance footage.

An aerial map released by the Moscow City Police Department on Nov. 18 shows the final movements of Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kaylee Goncalves before they were killed in their home on Nov. 13. (City of Moscow Police Department)

Monday, Nov. 21 – Police dismiss potential connection between skinned dog and murders

An Australian shepherd found skinned and filleted three weeks before the killings isn't related to the homicides, police said.

Detectives also revealed for the first time that Goncalves’ dog, Murphy, was inside the home when the students were killed.

Investigators fly a drone over the home in Moscow, Idaho, on Nov. 18, where a quadruple murder took place the previous weekend. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

Tuesday, Nov. 22 – Did Kaylee Goncalves have a stalker?

Police said in a press release that they "pursued hundreds of pieces of information related to this topic and have not been able to identify or verify the identity of a stalker."

Detectives later said they looked into an incident in which a man had followed Goncalves around in a store in mid-October but called it an "isolated incident."

Friday, Nov. 25 – Nearby stabbings unrelated to Moscow quadruple homicide

A 1999 double stabbing in nearby Pullman, Washington, and a 2021 double stabbing in Salem, Oregon, do not appear to be connected to the King Road murders, police said.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little also announced that $1 million in state emergency funds would go toward the ongoing investigation.

Tuesday, Nov. 29 – Vehicles towed from crime scene

Five vehicles were towed from the King Road home to a city lot to be stored. They were  previously searched  and are "still part of the crime scene," police said. 

Wednesday, Nov. 30 – People cleared as suspects

Hundreds gathered for a vigil at the University of Idaho, and the families of three of the four victims addressed the community in heart-wrenching statements.

Steve Goncalves, Kaylee's father, revealed for the first time that she and Mogen were  sleeping in the same bed  when they were stabbed to death.

Meanwhile, the lack of a coherent message from public officials sowed further confusion. Latah County prosecutor Bill Thompson said one of the victims was "undoubtedly targeted" in an interview.

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Hours later, the Moscow Police Department called Thompson’s comment a miscommunication and said they had not officially deemed the murders a "targeted" crime, appearing to walk back their earlier assertions .

 The next day, police clarified that they continue to believe the attack was "targeted."

Police also released a list of people they do not believe are involved in the crime: the two surviving roommates; the man in the Grub truck surveillance footage; the driver who took Mogen and Goncalves home; Goncalves’ ex-boyfriend; any individual at the King Road home when the 911 call was made; and the sixth student on the lease who had moved out months earlier.

Monday, Dec. 5 – Victim’s father concerned about police missteps

Steve Goncalves told Fox News Digital that the family was frustrated over the police’s lack of transparency and the progress of the investigation.

"There seems to be confusion everywhere you look," he said of the probe. "It's just absurd the kind of stuff that’s going on right now."

Slain Idaho college student Kaylee Goncalves is shown with her father, Steve Goncalves. (Instagram)

Goncalves expressed dismay over how quickly police had cleared many people as suspects and dismissed potential connection to other crimes.

"They’ve messed up a million times," he said of investigators.

Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Police ask for information about vehicle seen near crime scene

Police asked the public for help tracking down a white 2011 to 2013 Hyundai Elantra spotted near the crime scene around the time of the murders. 

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"Investigators believe the occupant(s) of this vehicle may have critical information to share regarding this case," police said in a statement.

Police prepare to carry out victims' belongings from the house in Moscow, Idaho, on Dec. 7. (Derek Shooks for Fox News Digital)

Monday, Dec. 12 — Steve Goncalves describes daughter’s injuries, calls police ‘cowards’

In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Steve Goncalves said the victims had "big open gouges" and called police "cowards" for not sharing more with the public.

Goncalves said his daughter's injuries "definitely did not match" Mogen's wounds.

"They may have individually died from the exact same thing, being stabbed, but there are more details," he added. "They're not even close to matching."

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On Dec. 12, the Goncalves family, along with their newly hired attorney, Shanon Gray, met with police and other officials in Moscow to share their concerns over missteps in the investigation.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 – Cops pull hours of footage from gas station

Detectives collected eight hours of surveillance video from a gas station in Moscow where a clerk saw a white sedan pass by at 3:45 a.m. on the morning of the murders.

A cellphone photo of a computer screen showing a white car on Highway 8 in Moscow, Idaho, around 3:45 a.m. on Nov. 13, according to a clerk who found it while reviewing security footage. (Fox News Digital)

The clerk told Fox News Digital that she had been reviewing the tapes a little bit at a time over the past few days, looking for clues in her downtime.

Police haven't commented on whether the white car is the same Hyundai Elantra they are seeking.

Sunday, Dec. 18 — New video shows two victims with man before murders

A Facebook group dedicated to the Idaho murders exclusively shared haunting surveillance footage with Fox News Digital that showed Goncalves and Mogen hours before they were killed.

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The best friends are walking in downtown Moscow with a man who looks like the same student in a hoodie seen in a video moments later standing near them when they ordered pasta from a Grub truck.

The women are discussing someone named Adam, who the Goncalves' family lawyer said is a bartender.

Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Leaked image shows victims inside local bar

A newly leaked image shows Goncalves and Mogen hanging out at the Corner Club bar in downtown Moscow before returning home in the early hours of Nov. 13.

It appears to have been taken by a security camera inside the bar. If the timestamp is accurate, it would have been taken at 1:32 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 30 – Suspect arrested 

Washington State University Ph.D. student Bryan Christopher Kohberger was arrested in eastern Pennsylvania on an Idaho warrant, charging him with four counts of first-degree murder and felony burglary. 

IDAHO MURDER SUSPECT: WHO IS BRYAN CHRISTOPHER KOHBERGER?

Kohberger, 28, was studying at the college's department of criminal justice and criminology in Pullman, Washington — about 8 miles from the King Road home where the victims were knifed to death.

The FBI and local police arrested Kohberger at what appears to be his parents' home in a gated community in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, according to a police report.

Bryan Kohberger was arrested Friday in eastern Pennsylvania on four counts of first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing to death four University of Idaho college students. (Monroe County (Pa.) Correctional Facility via AP)

A search warrant was executed Friday on Kohberger's Pullman apartment.

At a press conference announcing the break in the case, police said they had recovered a Hyundai Elantra but did not confirm whether it belonged to Kohberger. 

Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson said the court documents outlining the details of the crime would remain sealed until Kohberger is extradited to Idaho.

Police also said that plans to clean the King Road home and release the property back to the owner had been halted by a "legal request from the court."

Tuesday, Jan. 3 – Kohberger waives extradition

Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger waived extradition Tuesday in a Pennsylvania courtroom so he could be brought to Moscow to face murder charges for the deaths of four college students. 

Kohberger, 28, entered the Monroe County courtroom in a red jail-issue jumpsuit and looked directly at his parents and sisters who were seated together in the front row of the gallery. 

Bryan Christopher Kohberger arrives at the Monroe County Courthouse for his extradition hearing Jan. 3, 2023.   (The Image Direct for Fox News Digital)

Judge Margherita Worthington took her seat at the bench and Kohberger and his attorney Jason LaBar stood up. She asked Kohberger if he waived his right to challenge his arrest on four counts of first-degree murder.

"Yes, I do," he replied, soberly. 

Wednesday, Jan. 4 – Kohberger lands in Washingtion

Kohberger left Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport at around 7 a.m. PT Wednesday in a Pennsylvania State Police Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turbo-prop plane, flight records show.

A plane carrying Bryan Kohberger lands in Pullman, Washington, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  (Fox News Digital)

After making two stops, the plane touched down at the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport 12 hours later, and Kohberger was transported to the Latah County Jail in Moscow, Idaho.

He's scheduled to face a judge Thursday on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. 

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Fox News Digital's Haley Chi-Sing contributed to this report.

Rebecca Rosenberg is a veteran journalist and book author with a focus on crime and criminal justice. Email tips to [email protected] and @ReRosenberg.

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When it comes to government planes and political trips, who pays for a president's campaign travel?

WASHINGTON — It’s no simple matter to move the commander in chief from point A to B, and it’s even more complicated when the president is seeking a second term.

President Joe Biden recently spent three days in Pennsylvania , a pivotal state in the 2024 campaign, and he plans to be in Virginia and Florida this coming week. The Democratic incumbent is seeking an edge over Republican Donald Trump as he ramps up his travels around the country.

Here’s a look at how much it costs and who pays the bill during the campaign season.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

It’s not cheap to fly the president’s fleet.

The White House uses Sikorsky helicopters known as Marine One when the president is aboard, as well as custom Boeing 747s that are immediately recognizable as the iconic humpback Air Force One. (Sometimes the president uses a more modest modified 757 if his destination is nearby or if a runway isn’t long enough to accommodate the bigger plane.)

Marine One costs between $16,700 and almost $20,000 per hour to operate, according to Pentagon data for the 2022 budget year. Air Force One is even more expensive: roughly $200,000 per hour.

But those figures only scratch the surface of the real cost. There also are military cargo planes that travel ahead of the president to make sure his armored limousines are in place, not to mention the enormous security apparatus that follows the president everywhere.

New aircraft are in the works because the current versions are decades old. Sikorsky is producing 23 updated helicopters to serve as Marine One. Boeing is building two new Air Force One planes , and they are scheduled to be finished by 2028. According to the Pentagon, the planes will come with all enhancements, including “a mission communication system,” a “self-defense system” and even “autonomous baggage loading.”

WHO PAYS FOR THE TRAVEL?

When the president flies for political purposes, the campaign is supposed to pay the bill. But during an election year, the line between governing and campaigning can be fuzzy.

For example, Biden held an official event Wednesday in Pittsburgh, where he announced his proposal for higher tariffs on steel imported from China. The event, however, was a not-so-subtle opportunity for the president to rub shoulders with union members who are critical to his reelection, and he jabbed at Trump in his remarks. (At one point Biden joked that the former president was “busy right now,” a reference to the hush money trial that recently got underway in New York.)

It’s up to the White House counsel’s office to figure out what percentage of the president’s travels are campaign related. That determines how much the federal government should be reimbursed by the Biden campaign. Sometimes the calculations aren’t straightforward, such as when the White House adds an official event to an otherwise political trip.

Norm Eisen, a White House ethics lawyer under President Barack Obama, said both Republicans and Democrats have usually hewed closely to regulations.

“We had a set of rules on how to do the allocations,” he said. “They’re intricate, and we stuck to them.”

No matter what, taxpayers end up on the hook for most of the cost. Campaigns do not pay for all the Secret Service agents and the rest of the security apparatus. In fact, they usually only cover the cost of Air Force One passengers who are flying for explicitly political purposes — sort of like buying a ticket on a particularly exclusive private jet.

HOW MUCH HAS BIDEN PAID?

Biden’s campaign and his joint fundraising committee have been stockpiling travel cash in an escrow account maintained by the Democratic National Committee. From January 2023 until the end of last month, they deposited nearly $6.5 million.

Some of that money goes to general campaign logistics, such as staff expenses and advance work. The account is also used to reimburse the federal government for official aircraft used to transport the president, the first lady, the vice president and the second gentleman when they travel for the reelection effort.

So far, not much money has found its way back to the U.S. Treasury. As of the latest data available, just $300,000 has been provided.

It’s safe to assume that Biden’s campaign will end up forking over much more than that once the campaign is over. Trump’s team reimbursed the federal government nearly $4.7 million for travel expenses during the 2020 race.

But Biden probably won’t have trouble covering his bills. His campaign and the DNC had more than $192 million in cash on hand at the end of March.

AP White House Correspondent Zeke Miller contributed to this report.

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When it comes to government planes and political trips, who pays for a president’s campaign travel?

FILE - President Joe Biden boards Air Force One, March 11, 2024, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The White House and the Democratic National Committee are splitting the cost of Biden’s travel while he runs for a second term. It’s part of a longstanding arrangement that prevents taxpayers from being stuck with the full bill for political trips. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)

FILE - President Joe Biden, center right, and first lady Jill Biden, center left, walk off Air Force One, March 29, 2024, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The White House and the Democratic National Committee are splitting the cost of Biden’s travel while he runs for a second term. It’s part of a longstanding arrangement that prevents taxpayers from being stuck with the full bill for political trips. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FILE - President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, March 21, 2024, in Dallas, en route to Houston. The White House and the Democratic National Committee are splitting the cost of Biden’s travel while he runs for a second term. It’s part of a longstanding arrangement that prevents taxpayers from being stuck with the full bill for political trips. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

FILE - President Joe Biden boards Air Force One, March 13, 2024, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. en route to Milwaukee. The White House and the Democratic National Committee are splitting the cost of Biden’s travel while he runs for a second term. It’s part of a longstanding arrangement that prevents taxpayers from being stuck with the full bill for political trips. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

FILE - President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., March 11, 2024, to travel to Manchester, N.H. The White House and the Democratic National Committee are splitting the cost of Biden’s travel while he runs for a second term. It’s part of a longstanding arrangement that prevents taxpayers from being stuck with the full bill for political trips. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

FILE - President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., April 12, 2024, enroute to New Castle, Del. The White House and the Democratic National Committee are splitting the cost of Biden’s travel while he runs for a second term. It’s part of a longstanding arrangement that prevents taxpayers from being stuck with the full bill for political trips. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

FILE - President Joe Biden, second from left, boards Air Force One, March 28, 2024, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Biden is headed to New York for a fundraiser. The White House and the Democratic National Committee are splitting the cost of Biden’s travel while he runs for a second term. It’s part of a longstanding arrangement that prevents taxpayers from being stuck with the full bill for political trips. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

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WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s no simple matter to move the commander in chief from point A to B, and it’s even more complicated when the president is seeking a second term.

President Joe Biden recently spent three days in Pennsylvania , a pivotal state in the 2024 campaign, and he plans to be in Virginia and Florida this coming week. The Democratic incumbent is seeking an edge over Republican Donald Trump as he ramps up his travels around the country.

Here’s a look at how much it costs and who pays the bill during the campaign season.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

It’s not cheap to fly the president’s fleet.

The White House uses Sikorsky helicopters known as Marine One when the president is aboard, as well as custom Boeing 747s that are immediately recognizable as the iconic humpback Air Force One. (Sometimes the president uses a more modest modified 757 if his destination is nearby or if a runway isn’t long enough to accommodate the bigger plane.)

Marine One costs between $16,700 and almost $20,000 per hour to operate, according to Pentagon data for the 2022 budget year. Air Force One is even more expensive: roughly $200,000 per hour.

But those figures only scratch the surface of the real cost. There also are military cargo planes that travel ahead of the president to make sure his armored limousines are in place, not to mention the enormous security apparatus that follows the president everywhere.

New aircraft are in the works because the current versions are decades old. Sikorsky is producing 23 updated helicopters to serve as Marine One. Boeing is building two new Air Force One planes , and they are scheduled to be finished by 2028. According to the Pentagon, the planes will come with all enhancements, including “a mission communication system,” a “self-defense system” and even “autonomous baggage loading.”

WHO PAYS FOR THE TRAVEL?

When the president flies for political purposes, the campaign is supposed to pay the bill. But during an election year, the line between governing and campaigning can be fuzzy.

For example, Biden held an official event Wednesday in Pittsburgh, where he announced his proposal for higher tariffs on steel imported from China. The event, however, was a not-so-subtle opportunity for the president to rub shoulders with union members who are critical to his reelection, and he jabbed at Trump in his remarks. (At one point Biden joked that the former president was “busy right now,” a reference to the hush money trial that recently got underway in New York.)

It’s up to the White House counsel’s office to figure out what percentage of the president’s travels are campaign related. That determines how much the federal government should be reimbursed by the Biden campaign. Sometimes the calculations aren’t straightforward, such as when the White House adds an official event to an otherwise political trip.

Norm Eisen, a White House ethics lawyer under President Barack Obama, said both Republicans and Democrats have usually hewed closely to regulations.

“We had a set of rules on how to do the allocations,” he said. “They’re intricate, and we stuck to them.”

No matter what, taxpayers end up on the hook for most of the cost. Campaigns do not pay for all the Secret Service agents and the rest of the security apparatus. In fact, they usually only cover the cost of Air Force One passengers who are flying for explicitly political purposes — sort of like buying a ticket on a particularly exclusive private jet.

President Joe Biden, second from left, boards Air Force One, March 28, 2024, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

HOW MUCH HAS BIDEN PAID?

Biden’s campaign and his joint fundraising committee have been stockpiling travel cash in an escrow account maintained by the Democratic National Committee. From January 2023 until the end of last month, they deposited nearly $6.5 million.

Some of that money goes to general campaign logistics, such as staff expenses and advance work. The account is also used to reimburse the federal government for official aircraft used to transport the president, the first lady, the vice president and the second gentleman when they travel for the reelection effort.

So far, not much money has found its way back to the U.S. Treasury. As of the latest data available, just $300,000 has been provided.

It’s safe to assume that Biden’s campaign will end up forking over much more than that once the campaign is over. Trump’s team reimbursed the federal government nearly $4.7 million for travel expenses during the 2020 race.

But Biden probably won’t have trouble covering his bills. His campaign and the DNC had more than $192 million in cash on hand at the end of March.

AP White House Correspondent Zeke Miller contributed to this report.