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Passengers’ Bad Behavior On the Rise

Turns out the friendly skies are, well…the jokes sort of write themselves. USA Today reports that incidents of “unruly airline passengers, ranging from yelling to fighting, grew last year worldwide as airlines sought cooperation to reduce the abuse.” There were 10,854 reported incidents worldwide in 2015, up from 9,316 the year before, per the International Air Transport Association (IATA). That’s an increase
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U.S. Considers Extending Laptop Ban to Europe Flights

Although the shocking passenger-bashing incidents at American and United have mostly upstaged the laptop ban story in recent weeks, another media-focus turnaround may be in the offing. The Guardian is reporting that U.S. authorities are considering extending the laptop ban on flights from a handful of African and Middle Eastern countries to flights departing from
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All US Flights Grounded Overnight

At 8:28 p.m. Universal Time Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Notice to Air Missions System (NOTAM) failed. This critical system flags potential hazards along a flight route or at an airport (such as closed runways or equipment outages).  Following the failure, the FAA issued a ground stop for the entire United States, which
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This Country Is the World’s Happiest

2020 likely wasn’t anyone’s favorite year ever, but for citizens of one country, it was a little bit better, according to the United Nations. The United Nations just released their annual World Happiness Report which ranks countries based on income, life expectancy, social support, freedom to make life choices, trust in government, and generosity.   Normally,
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Win a 4-Night Trip for 4 to Oslo, Norway

Enter the Jarlsberg “Perfect Pairing” sweepstakes by September 12, 2016, for a chance to win the grand prize: a four-night trip for two people to Oslo, Norway, including air and hotel. Related: Win a 5-Day Trip for 4 to St. Pete, Florida, with First-Class Air To enter, provide the requested information (name, email, etc.) on
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National Parks Pricing Going up for Summer 2018

When the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) proposed drastic hikes to admission fees last fall , the reaction was swift and negative. It seems the NPS heard what people will saying. National Parks Prices Rising in 2018 The Interior Department announced yesterday that it will back off a plan to more than double admission fees
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Delta Debuts First Ever Baggage Tracking App

Delta has taken a big step toward its goal of cutting down on delayed bags : Launching the industry’s first bag tracking feature  on its app. “With the airline’s new $50 million technology, travelers will be able to keep an eye on their luggage, from the moment they check their bags to the minute the bags
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Are TSA Fees About to Increase?

The Trump Administration is aiming to increase the TSA fees travelers pay as part of their airline tickets. TSA Fees Hike on the Horizon USA Today reports that the recent budget proposal from the White House proposes a two-phase hike to the fee. In October, the fee would rise from $5.60 to $6.60 on a
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This $800 Robot Suitcase Will Never Leave Your Side

We’ve all heard of emotional support animals, but what about an emotional support suitcase? This new robot suitcase from ForwardX, a Chinese robotics company, will never abandon you. It’s the world’s first suitcase that uses artificial intelligence to track your location and roll itself alongside you as you walk, leaving your hands free to multi-task.
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CDC Gives OK for Vaccinated People to Travel Again

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting to hear for the last year—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just announced that fully vaccinated people can travel safely again. The new guidelines are based on studies showing the real-world effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, which indicate that “fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get
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