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February 14, 2026
T.S.A. Workers Brace for Another Shutdown They Didn’t Cause
As Congress leaves town without funding their department, airport security officers wonder, “How many more times am I going to be able to do this?”
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February 12, 2026
Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel
Last minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
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January 27, 2026
Southwest Begins Assigned Seating, Scrapping a Signature Quirk
The airline said its new policy, rolled out on Tuesday, responded to passengers’ preferences, but some customers said the scramble was part of the charm.
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January 22, 2026
How a Major Winter Storm This Weekend Could Affect Your Travel Plans
Ice, sleet and possibly significant snowfall are threatening to snarl air travel in much of the eastern U.S. starting on Friday. Here’s what to know.
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January 21, 2026
At Check-In, Your Face Is Increasingly Your ID
Facial recognition at security and immigration checkpoints and gates could ease airport hassles, even as the technology raises privacy concerns.
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January 16, 2026
WestJet Backpedals on Economy Seats That Don’t Recline
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, backpedaled on a new seating plan after videos of crammed travelers went viral on social media.
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January 5, 2026
Hilton ‘Maliciously Canceled’ Immigration Agents’ Reservations, DHS Says
As the U.S. ramps up deportation efforts in Minnesota, the Department of Homeland Security claimed on social media that a Hampton Inn had canceled agents’ bookings.
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December 19, 2025
Sean Duffy’s Daughter Calls T.S.A. ‘Unconstitutional’ After Airport Pat-Down
Evita Duffy-Alfonso suggested that her father, the transportation secretary, would try to eliminate the security agency if he were in charge of it.
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December 19, 2025
How Much More Can the U.S. Travel Industry Take?
Politics and border hassles have chased away foreign visitors, costing businesses billions. Some fear next year’s World Cup won’t be enough to bring tourists back.
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December 10, 2025
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
Even visitors from countries like Britain and France, whose citizens don’t need visas, would have to share five years’ worth of social media.
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December 8, 2025
New Facial-Recognition Tech Could Let You Keep Your Passport in Your Pocket at the Airport
You may be surprised to zoom right onto a future international flight thanks to facial-recognition tools being tested at Orlando International Airport.
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December 1, 2025
TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026
As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.
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