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A raccoon was spotted running through baggage claim at a Philadelphia airport here are 9 times animals surprised travelers

Much to the surprise of travelers, wild animals are making headlines for sneaking their way into su…

Melissa Wells   


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I've been flying ultra-low-cost airlines for years and have never been charged extra — these are my 4 tips for avoiding fees

The a-la-carte business model used by carriers like Frontier and Spirit can cost travelers hundreds…

Taylor Rains   


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The new Air Force One won't fly until 2026 years after the military Boeing 747 was supposed to first take flight

The first flight of the next-generation Boeing 747-8i — set to replace the old 747-200Bs firs…

Taylor Rains,Jake Epstein   


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A baggage handler at a London airport is in critical condition after being dragged by a conveyor belt, report says

The incident occurred when her scarf got caught in a conveyor belt and she was dragged along as she…

Nathan Rennolds   


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United Airlines employees accused of years-long scheme selling weed stolen out of customers' checked baggage

United Airlines baggage handlers at San Francisco International Airport ran a drug scheme that goes…

Jordan Hart   


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These are the best airlines right now, according to The Points Guy

Ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant had the best reliability, thanks to its low rate of cancellations,…

Taylor Rains   


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Wearing a fanny pack to the airport has changed the way I travel and helps me pack more without paying baggage fees

Insider's reporter has found bringing a fanny pack to the airport makes security a total breeze, an…

Samantha Grindell   


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TSA agents think the crew-member lane at airports is a huge security flaw that staff abuse for smuggling

Some TSA agents say the Known Crewmember Program is a safety risk. Four flight attendants were rece…

Lindsay Dodgson   


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The cofounder of a hard-seltzer brand said a Delta employee 'robbed' him by charging a $200 baggage fee, but people online aren't on his side

Delta's website says bags that are overweight from 71 to 100 pounds on flights within the US, the U…

Marielle Descalsota   


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A passenger died, and 30 more were injured, after severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore

Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore had to divert to Thailand after encountering severe turbulenc…

Pete Syme   


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Major US airlines really, really don't want to show you how much you'll pay in fees upfront

The airlines say the new rule, effective July 1, confuses consumers with too much upfront informati…

Meghan Morris   


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Here's how airlines are using AI to make flying less of a nightmare

United Airlines, for example, uses AI to decide which departing flights can be held for connecting …

Lauren Edmonds   


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Not just brands, Jio World Plaza has butler services, baggage drops, personal shopping assistants

Jio World Plaza boasts of many debuts. Brands like Valentino, Tory Burch, Yves Saint Laurent, Versa…

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Passengers were stuck for hours in sweaty, stifling corridors at Britain's busiest airports as passport systems crashed

Passengers queued in hot corridors with no idea how long they'd be waiting after a "system network …

Polly Thompson   


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I had internalized the message that I needed to get rid of my 'baggage' in order to be loved. I didn't realize I was already worthy.

In an excerpt from Lane Moore's book about dating mistakes, "You're Not the Only One F*cking Up," s…

Lane Moore   


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A teenager tried wearing 13 pounds of clothing onto a budget airplane to avoid the baggage fee. The failed travel hack ended with a $40 fine.

Adriana Ocampo, 19, is shown laughing as she piles on layer after layer of clothing in her viral Ti…

Reena Koh   


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As the US braces for another summer of travel chaos, this Japanese airport hasn't lost a single bag in its 30-year history

Kansai International Airport opened in 1994 and says it's never lost a bag. It cited "daily efforts…

Pete Syme   


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A tiny low-cost airline you may not have heard of is expanding to 10 new cities. We asked its CEO what to expect.

Avelo launched its first plane in 2021 and now the low-cost airline is top ranked for reliability a…

Ana Altchek   


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Airlines are going to start giving out automatic refunds for delayed or canceled flights — here's who and what will be eligible

New Department of Transport regulations will require airlines to provide automatic refunds for flig…

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