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Month: January 2025

Will the Government Make Air Travel Great Again?

Washington lawmakers are flyers, too. Frequent flyers in most cases. So they were as horrified as anyone at the images of Dr. David Dao being dragged, screaming and bloodied, from United flight 3411. And unlike the rest of us, they’re in a position to do something about the industry policies and practices that allowed such
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Amazon is Giving Away a Free Gift With Every Order (With One Catch)

Score a free gift with your Amazon order from December 11 through December 17. The complimentary items are a surprise, but will range from expensive presents like Bose speakers  to more basic household items, Delish.com reports . The catch? The free gift with purchase is only valid if you opt to have your order delivered
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Why Travelers Are Being Asked to Postpone Christmas Trips to Bali

A grumbling volcano is ruining more than a few tropical vacations this holiday season. The Mt. Agung volcano began erupting ash and rock on November 21. Scientists worry that pressure is building within the volcano, indicating a more powerful eruption may be brewing. Denpasar International Airport had closed earlier this week due to the ash plume, but
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TSA Plans for Summer Travel Surge

It’s looking like it’s going to be a busy summer for America’s airports in 2021, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing accordingly. Based on regular seasonal travel trends plus predicted COVID-19 vaccination availability for the general public, the TSA is looking to hire over 6,000 Transportation Security Officer (TSO) positions to meet passenger demand
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Virgin Galactic Takes Major Leap Toward Space Tourism

Virgin Galactic has officially achieved its first space flight. The private tourism company founded by Richard Branson achieved an altitude of 51.4 miles on a test flight this week with astronauts on board, surpassing the 50-mile mark the U.S. government recognizes as the official boundary of outer space . The rocket flight was not only
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A Tribute to Travel Hero Alex Trebek

When the legendary host of Jeopardy! passed away on November 8, 2020, the world honored Trebek’s showmanship, philanthropy, and vast reserves of knowledge. But the travel community mourned one of their own. A passionate globetrotter who dearly wished to see Tibet, Manaus, Australia, Angkor Wat, Iguaçu Falls, and Easter Island, Trebek had a bucket list
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Southwest Will Fly to Hawaii

For years, Southwest, which already flies more domestic passengers than American, Delta, or United, has been known to have aspirations to fly to Hawaii. Last night, the company made those intentions official. In a news release , Southwest announced plans to launch service between the mainland and Hawaii in 2018. The airline began receiving Boeing’s
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New York Wants to Kill Airbnb. And It Might

If New York has its way, the popular accommodations-sharing company Airbnb will be toast. Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law that would outlaw the bulk of Airbnb bookings, levying fines between $1,000 and $7,500 on anyone who advertised for rent most apartments for fewer than 30 days. New York is Airbnb’s
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Homeland Security to Maintain Confusing Electronics Search Policy

The Department of Homeland (DHS) plans to continue its confusing and controversial policy on searching some electronic devices at U.S. airports. In remarks to the Senate Homeland Security Committee, DHS Secretary John Kelly claimed the searches are valuable in the fight against terrorism. However, most travelers may not even aware that the policy exists. Searches of travelers’ mobile phones, laptops, and other
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