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Travel July 8

Airline passenger claims thieves are using discarded bag tags for fraud scheme

A Reddit post from an alleged airline employee is alerting travelers about a scam in which fraudsters collect discarded bag tags to submit false reimbursement claims.

Travel July 8

TSA expected to end shoes-off policy at many airports across US

TSA and DHS are expected to formally announce airport passengers will no longer have to remove their shoes while going through security.

Travel July 7

TSA reveals the surprising reason people might set off security alarms during screening

A TSA passenger shared an experience of being flagged during security screening, with Reddit users and the TSA confirming that sweat can trigger alarms in airport scanners.

Travel July 6

'Poop cruise' documentary exposes 2013 ship nightmare featuring chaos, gross conditions

New Netflix documentary explores the infamous 2013 "poop cruise" incident in which Carnival Triumph passengers were stranded without power, using biohazard bags for waste.

Travel July 6

Passenger's revenge on 'entitled' woman sparks heated debate about airplane etiquette

Passenger's Reddit story about airplane seat reclining confrontation ignites heated debate about travel etiquette, passenger rights and airline responsibility for cramped conditions.

Travel July 5

Man goes viral on TikTok for claiming his home rental guests demanded 'weight accessible' accommodations

A viral TikTok shows a home rental host's reaction to a two-star review claiming his property wasn't "weight accessible," with commenters debating guest versus host responsibilities.

Travel July 2

The gross reason airplane passengers might want to avoid using the water on flights

Research shows airplane surfaces and onboard water may harbor contaminants, with bathrooms shown to be particularly unsanitary, according to travel and health experts.

Travel July 2

Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming locations before the July 4th holiday.

Travel July 1

Mom pulls off sneaky airline seat hack that has other travelers in disbelief

A family's tactical approach to claiming an empty row on a flight raises questions about airline seating etiquette as passengers and experts weigh in on the practice.

Travel June 29

Flight attendant demands passenger spit out Zyn, leaving travelers confused about policies

Smokeless nicotine pouches exist in a gray area for air travel, with TSA allowing them in luggage but airlines having unclear policies about in-flight use, causing passenger confusion.

Travel June 25

Waffle House post about 'realest ID' goes viral, prompting TSA response on social media

A viral post showing a Waffle House employee ID prompted the TSA to officially state that such identification cards are not accepted as alternatives to REAL ID for air travel.