Over time the TSA has made PreCheck available to more and more people – some still need to pay for the privilege, but others have been allowed to get it …
Airports
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Imagine arriving at an airport for the first time and finding no signage to guide you. Even the most seasoned traveler would probably struggle, at least a little bit, to …
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Airports
Small Airport With Big Claim to Fame is Permanently Closing Today
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you get down to basics, airports are merely part of the process of getting someone from Point A to Point B. However, in the effort of fairness, some airports …
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Historically, when a new lounge opened in an airport, it would typically be connected to a specific airline (i.e., Delta or KrisFlyer lounge) and/or credit card (like Amex Centurion Lounges). …
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World’s Most Beautiful Airports & Hotels Announced in Prix Versailles’ 10th Architectural Awards
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirports are judged, officially or unofficially, on a variety of aspects. The worst airports in the U.S. (according to Frommer’s). The best and worst ones in Canada (according to Canadians). …
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Why Doesn’t The TSA Have Better Signs, With Clear Instructions at Airports?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you fly a lot, the TSA is a necessary evil but one where, if you go through it often enough, you know what’s expected of you. That goes a …
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There’s a growing trend for airports to offer VIP services to customers willing to pay for a smoother check-in experience. Initially aimed at high-net-worth individuals, services like PS at LAX—launched …
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Some airports are tiny. But the largest airports are, well, LARGE. In fact, to get from the entrance to the furthest gate at the airport with the longest walk in …
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Airports
Should You Plastic Wrap Your Luggage? Pros & Cons Explained
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’ve all seen it at the airport, albeit more often overseas than in the U.S. – suitcases that have been wrapped in layer upon layer of plastic wrapping. Ever wonder …
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The TSA Says Ice Is A Solid Until It’s Not: What You Can Bring Through the Checkpoint
by joehegby joehegI’ve seen several posts on Reddit, X (Twitter) and Facebook from people asking if they can bring frozen items or ice through TSA checkpoints at airports. Of all the questions …