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Are Uber and Lyft’s New Reward Programs Worth It?

Uber and Lyft simultaneously announced new reward programs this week, with both set to roll out in the coming weeks. Like the respective services themselves, both programs are similar but offer some nuanced differences—so users of both might be wondering which is more worthwhile. Lyft Rewards Let’s start with Lyft Rewards. Lyft hasn’t released the
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Congress Worried about Security Gaps at Airports

A new report from the House Homeland Security subcommittee reveals concerns over “inconsistent screening of airport employees,” according to CNN , along with “insufficient TSA access to intelligence information used to vet individuals and inadequate control of access to sensitive areas of airports.” The investigation referred to multiple reported breaches, including officials getting caught smuggling drugs through screening
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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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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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How to Ship a Suitcase for Less Than the Airline Bag Fee

Bag shipping service  LugLess wants you to ship a suitcase instead of lugging it to the airport—and claims to have figured out how to do it for cheaper than some airlines’ checked bag fees. The cost to ship one bag (under 50 pounds) starts at $23 for a short trip, and $40 for transcontinental journeys.
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Can Airports Be Safer?

I was intrigued by a recent headline on CNN that made an interesting albeit not exactly bold claim: Airport security needs a 9/11 style upgrade . Following the Ft. Lauderdale attack last week, not to mention the Brussels and Ataturk airport attacks last year, people are understandably wondering what, if anything, can be done to
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