The Louvre Museum closed as workers strike, citing overcrowding
The Louvre was shuttered on Monday, leaving hordes of tourists outside amid its famous glass pyramids. The reason? The Paris… Read More »
How to avoid being hacked because you need to charge your phone
Imagine you’re de-boarding a flight and after pulling out your phone to switch it off of “airplane mode,” you realize… Read More »
Tips for taking gifts through airport security
Don’t set yourself up for disappointment when you travel with wrapped gifts. (Courtesy Thinkstock) It’s father’s day or the time… Read More »
We’ve been warned about drones but can we prevent another Gatwick?
“My heart was in my hand when I saw the drone – I thought our flight would be cancelled,” said… Read More »
Terror in Gwadar as gunmen storm luxury hotel
Three security guards were killed and four people were injured when gunmen stormed the Pearl Continental Hotel here on Saturday…. Read More »
TSA posts amusing tweet after moose “nuggets” pass through checkpoint
The Transportation Security Administration’s social media team posted a pun-filled tweet after TSA officers at Alaska’s Juneau International Airport reported… Read More »
Biometric self-boarding at LAX a technological milestone
A trial project that is testing ticket- and passport-free international departures at Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is the first such… Read More »
Will the Nairobi Attacks Dent Kenya’s Tourism Boom?
Tourism operators in Kenya are hopeful that this week’s terror attacks in Nairobi will have little impact on the country’s… Read More »
Airline & Travel Weekly News Briefs
The world’s most dangerous countries revealed Libya, Afghanistan and Somalia are the most dangerous places on earth, according to a… Read More »
We’ve been warned about drones but can we prevent another Gatwick?
Waiting at the airport in Antigua on Friday evening with her 10-year-old son, Shemar, Shemika Simon must have wondered whether… Read More »
Delta introduces new biometrics program across its Delta Sky Clubs
Delta Sky Club members who have signed up for CLEAR’s biometric service can now use their fingerprints to enter all… Read More »
British Airways starts boarding with biometrics technology at Orlando Airport
Passengers flying with British Airways from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to London Gatwick can now enjoy a secure and seamless… Read More »
The story behind ending mid-air collisions
The first collision between airliners occurred in 1922 in France. The loss of both airplanes and all occupants proved the… Read More »
Travel Insurance Being Used More Broadly
For many consumers, the more expensive a vacation is, the higher likelihood they will purchase travel insurance for fear of… Read More »
TSA officers prepare for huge crowds at MSP on the day after The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is not only perhaps the biggest date on the year’s sports calendar, it’s also one of the biggest… Read More »
Serial stowaway arrested at Chicago O’Hare Airport
A woman notorious for sneaking onto commercial airplanes has once again been arrested – this time after making her way… Read More »
Beijing now offers six-day visa-free stays
Travelers from more than 50 countries going through Beijing as well as Tianjin and Hebei province while transiting on to… Read More »
Airlines testing new technology to replace boarding passes
With more than 2 million people per day moving through the nation’s airports, airlines are testing new technology to improve… Read More »
Apple’s Tim Cook will fly only by private jet due to security and financial concerns
Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook has been ordered by the firm to use only private jets for both business and… Read More »
Rage in the air
By the time you read this, there will almost certainly have been at least one further example of the “new”… Read More »