General Travel News - Page 2

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Blind passenger caught in tense in-flight showdown over ‘service dog’ in viral video

Nurse and influencer Jen Hamilton documented a tense in-flight dispute she said was over a blind man’s guide dog. (@_jen_hamilton_ via Instagram)

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Feds investigate alarming near miss between Alaska Airlines jet, FedEx plane at busy Newark airport

Federal authorities will investigate a reported close call at Newark airport involving an Alaska Airlines and FedEx aircraft on crossing runways Tuesday night.

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Major city hikes hotel tax to nearly 20% as tourism bosses eye future events

Chicago has raised the tourist tax on downtown hotels to 19% to boost tourism marketing efforts. A new district will fund Choose Chicago campaigns and events.

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This is a ‘completely different world’ for overseas travel, private investigator says

International private investigator Jay Armes III and forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan discuss the threats American tourists can face on vacation on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

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4 House Dems vote against Women's History Museum bill over biological women-only amendment, Republican claims

All four Democrats on a House committee opposed advancing a measure pertaining to authorizing land for the construction of the Women's History Museum.

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Video captures crazy airport crowds as passengers pour into terminal after security checkpoints close

TSA shutdown chaos is hitting the Philadelphia airport as three security checkpoints close due to staffing shortages, causing long delays and crowded lines.

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Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public

A swimming warning is issued for some LA County beaches due to contaminated water. Bacteria levels are exceeding safety standards at Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu.

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Jeh Johnson urges Congress to fund DHS amid partial shutdown, national security threats

Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson discusses the partial Homeland Security shutdown, rising national security concerns as TSA agents call out of work, and more on ‘Fox & Friends.’

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Uber expands women driver preference nationwide

Uber's Women Preferences feature lets female riders request female drivers nationwide for added safety and comfort during their rides, the company says.

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Las Vegas poker rooms fold as casino tourism plummets to record lows

The Las Vegas Strip loses another poker room as Resorts World is closing its poker room March 30, leaving only eight remaining. Tourism is down 7.5% as online gambling grows.