In the wake of Thursday’s rush-hour terrorist bombings in central London, airlines and hotels responded by waiving cancellation fees or letting passengers rebook at a later date with no penalty. Many travelers, meanwhile, adopted a stiff upper lip. And industry experts said they doubted the deadly attacks would have a lasting effect on what has been a banner year for U.S. tourism to Britain.
Capital in turmoil: A police officer joins tourists walking to their hotel in London.
London airports were operating, and train traffic was resuming Thursday night. But hotels were jammed with stranded commuters, and the crippled underground service was expected to recover in stages.
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