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Southwest Promises Three Times More Bandwidth for Inflight Wi-Fi

Tired of slow inflight Wi-Fi, or worse, no Wi-Fi at all? Southwest has you covered. Or will have you covered, when its newly announced upgrade program is in place. By the end of next year, all 700-plus Southwest aircraft will feature onboard Wi-Fi. That’s not the case today, as the carrier’s B737-300 Classic planes lack
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One Year Later, Grounded Boeing 737-MAX Planes Have New Problems

Nearly a year has passed since the Boeing 737-MAX last flew in early 2019. The fate of the beleaguered aircraft remains very much in doubt, with no true sense of when the airline might return to the skies. For now, the airline appears grounded through at least late summer. American, United, and Southwest have all
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DrinKup Review: A ‘Smart’ Water Bottle Hits the Market

If you’re into the latest tech and like to stay hydrated, DrinKup’s bottle is very useful. I’ve tried stand-alone hydration apps and nothing stuck until I tested this bottle. Smart Hacks for Hassle-free Travel Learn from the pros with travel tips and tricks that make getting from here to there a breeze. Travel smarter one
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Coming: New York to London in 3 Hours, for $5,000 Roundtrip

Supersonic speed – mainstream fares That’s the promise of Boom , a Colorado startup that’s developing a new supersonic plane that’s faster than the Concorde and, critically, much more economical to operate. To put some numbers to that claim, the company boasts it will be able to fly from New York to London in just
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FAA Warns on Exploding Cellphones

Remember those exploding hoverboards , the once-popular self-balancing scooters that most airlines banned late last year due to their proven combustibility? The problem with the hoverboards was pinned on their lithium ion batteries, which were also the culprits in a series of onboard fires that bedeviled early models of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. In yet another
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9 Most Stylish Laptop Bags for Travel

Laptop bags aren’t just for the business traveler anymore—and they’re no longer relegated to the humble padded messenger bag. Stylish laptop bags now range from trendy backpacks to designer tote bags, and the best ones will protect your hardware as much as they complement your style. They’re also the best underseat personal item for the
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The Hottest Travel Must-Haves on Amazon This Holiday Season

Sale season is in full swing—which means now is the time to stock up on travel accessories and essentials. Whether you’re on the hunt for gifts or need to prepare for an upcoming trip, the  hottest travel products on Amazon are the perfect place to start. Here are this year’s must-have items. Editor’s Note: Sale
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REAL ID Documents Can Be Submitted Online

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has pushed its REAL ID deadline back once again, this time to October 1, 2021, due to complications created by the coronavirus pandemic. This may seem like a long way off, as most people procrastinate going to the DMV for as long as possible, but the months can fly
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Your Next Uber Ride May Be in a Driverless Car

Since the rideshare service’s beginning, Uber has featured its drivers as a key element in its self-promotion. From the company’s website: What makes the Uber experience truly great are the people behind the wheel. They are mothers and fathers. Students and teachers. Veterans. Neighbors. Friends. Our partners drive their own cars—on their own schedule—in cities
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