A bill to stop members of Congress from getting special treatment at TSA checkpoints just passed the Senate, and the timing is a big part of why it is getting …
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Global Entry Has Reopened, But The Real Mystery Is Why DHS Shut It Down In The First Place
by joehegby joehegAfter more than two weeks offline, the Global Entry trusted traveler program has reopened. That’s welcome news for frequent international travelers, especially those who’ve gotten used to breezing past the …
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Airports
Now Is a Very Bad Time to Try TikTok’s Viral “Airport Theory” Challenge
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTikTok’s viral “Airport Theory” trend claims travelers only need to arrive 15 minutes before a flight—but crowded airports and TSA delays make that a risky gamble right now. For better …
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Airlines
TSA-Free Commercial Flights Are Launching Between Spokane and Seattle
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNew commercial flights are about to take off in the Pacific Northwest, offering travelers a rare option: TSA-free flights between Spokane and Seattle. SeaPort Airlines is launching daily commercial service …
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Travel
Buc-ee’s Is Expanding Again: 7 New States Where the Cult Road Stop Is Opening
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe beloved Texas-born mega gas station chain is continuing its nationwide expansion, with new Buc-ee’s locations planned in seven additional states. The Buc-ee’s road stop chain has something of a …
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It all started with a post on X. Not a press release. Not a corporate campaign. Just one public offer that quickly snowballed into something much bigger. Sure, we can …
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Airlines
Two More Countries Have Now Banned In-Flight Use of Power Banks
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve been reading travel news in the past day or so, you probably read about the Alaska Airlines flight (operated by Horizon) that had to turn around and make …
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Travel
The U.S. Already Denies Passports for Unpaid Debt — Now It Plans to Revoke Them
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe U.S. already denies passports for unpaid taxes and child support — and now officials say proactive revocation is coming for some major child-support delinquencies. The reason for this is …
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Airlines
What Flight Attendants Can See About You During a Flight — Thanks to Their Work Phones
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA viral complaint about a flight attendant “using her phone” raised a bigger question: what are those airline-issued devices actually used for onboard? A couple of years ago, a passenger …
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Airlines
Southwest Admits Its New Boarding System Isn’t Working — and Says These Fixes Are Coming
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAfter weeks of passenger complaints, Southwest says it’s adjusting its new boarding and seating process to reduce confusion and delays, confirming to CBS News that early fixes are already being …