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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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The Germiest Spot in Your Rental Car, Revealed

Ever wondered just how thoroughly your rental car has been cleaned in between drivers? If you’re even mildly germ-conscious, chances are your instinct would be to give the steering wheel and door handle a quick wipedown before hitting the road. However, according to a new study by CloroxPro, these aren’t the dirtiest spots in your
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3 Airlines Raise Checked Bag Fees to Match JetBlue Changes

Move over, JetBlue:  United , Air Canada , and WestJet all announced an increase to their checked bag fees to directly match a fee hike  JetBlue  introduced just a few days ago. The first checked bag on each airline now costs $30 ( Air Canada’s start at $30 and vary ), and a second checked
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