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Travel June 25

July 4th travel surge expected as TSA announces record-breaking screening from past weekend

Agents screened nearly 3.1 million travelers on Sunday, marking the busiest day nationwide in TSA’s history, the agency said. It's anticipating some 18.5 million travelers over July 4 weekend.

Travel June 25

Sneaky airline passenger's carry-on hack sparks debate over flight etiquette

Passenger's sneaky attempt to bypass airline carry-on rules by hiding a suitcase behind cabin divider draws criticism as Reddit users discuss FAA regulations and flight safety.

Travel June 21

Flight passenger's rant about airline standby practices goes viral as record summer travel gets underway

A Reddit user shared frustration over standby status on a pre-paid flight, igniting debate about airline overbooking as many millions of Americans prepare for July 4th travel.

Travel June 20

Beaches with most shark attacks as Americans pay tribute to 'Jaws' and activist weighs in

As the blockbuster film "Jaws" turns 50, recent shark attacks are making headlines as experts share that increased sightings reflect better technology and more people in water, not more sharks.

Travel June 16

Victim of 'seat swap shenanigans' reveals how fellow flyer attempted to trick her

A passenger shared her experiencing of refusing a deceptive seat-swap request on a flight in which someone attempted to trick her into moving from comfort-plus to economy class.

Health June 14

Bedbug 'massacre' at Las Vegas hotels leads to multiple lawsuits from guests with 'injuries'

Two Las Vegas hotels are facing lawsuits over bedbug infestations, as guests have reported bites, severe reactions and emotional trauma. Attorney Brian Virag representing the guests shared details.

Travel June 13

TSA warns travelers about sneaky way hackers are stealing people's data at airports

Airport travelers face cybersecurity threats from USB port "juice jacking" that allows hackers to install malware on phones while those phones are charging, the TSA warns in a notice.

Travel June 11

Pizza, chocolate and donuts among the foods you can bring on flights, says the TSA

Travelers can pack solid foods like pizza, cake and chocolate in carry-on or checked luggage as TSA outlines rules for liquids, live lobsters, and fresh produce from Hawaii and territories.

Travel June 11

Advanced passenger processing system now captures photos before passport checks

New CBP technology transforms airport inspections with automatic photo capturing at 11 locations, with plans to expand to 10 additional airports as travel numbers increase by 6.6%.

Travel June 11

Passenger defends controversial 'gate lice' behavior as airlines crack down on early boarding attempts

Reddit user defends "gate lice" boarding due to inaudible announcements following airlines move to crack down on the behavior. An etiquette expert weighs in.

Travel June 10

Flight passenger stands firm against entitled seat swapper's demands: 'I'm not moving'

The airplane seat-swapping trend continues as a Reddit user refuses to give up a window seat, prompting heated discussions about seat swapping and travel etiquette.