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TSA to Test Self-Service Screening Lanes - smartertravel.com - city Las Vegas
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14.12.2023

TSA to Test Self-Service Screening Lanes

Self-checkout has become a staple at the grocery store, and now the same concept is about to come to airport security. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to launch a trial of an automated self-service security program called Screening at Speed.

American Airlines is Cracking Down on Boarding Group Cheaters - smartertravel.com - Usa - city Albuquerque - county Reagan - Washington, county Reagan
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23.10.2024

American Airlines is Cracking Down on Boarding Group Cheaters

One of my biggest pet peeves when I am flying is people who cannot follow the rules when it comes to boarding (and disembarking, for that matter). I was thrilled to see that American Airlines is on my side and is testing a new boarding process technology that will crack down on people who try to board earlier than their assigned boarding group.

All the Countries With Current US State Department Travel Warnings - smartertravel.com - Usa
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23.10.2024

All the Countries With Current US State Department Travel Warnings

When planning your next trip, there’s one important thing you should do before you buy your plane ticket—check the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory for your destination. The State Department provides important safety and security information about every country in the world so that travelers can make informed decisions about where to visit.

Ultimate Guide to the Most Sustainable Airlines - smartertravel.com
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01.08.2024

Ultimate Guide to the Most Sustainable Airlines

Traveling not only comes with the actual monetary cost, but there are other costs to figure in when planning a vacation, and more and more, travelers are starting to consider the environmental impact of their travels. Whether through eco-tourism, choosing sustainable hotels, or just practicing more environmentally friendly practices, it’s at the forefront of many people’s minds. Transportation can be one of the most damaging environmental factors when traveling, whether by car, train, boat, or airplane. Trains are the most sustainable travel method, and boats are the worst, contrary to what most people believe.

Amazon Prime Offers $25 Flights to Students This Holiday Season - smartertravel.com
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07.12.2023

Amazon Prime Offers $25 Flights to Students This Holiday Season

Amazon Prime has partnered with StudentUniverse to offer students $25 flights this holiday season. New and current Prime Student members who sign up for a StudentUniverse account can search for flights at 12AM PST on December 7 to book at this unbelievable price for the holiday season. The catch? If you aren’t one of the lucky ones who snagged one on December 5th and 6th, there are only 1,000 available to book on December 7. Students must be at their computers, ready to book when the flights become available at midnight EST.

Amtrak Just Added More $5 Fares—Here’s How to Snag One - smartertravel.com - New York - city New York - city Boston - Washington - city Washington - city Baltimore - Philadelphia - Baltimore - city Philadelphia - Providence - area District Of Columbia - city Newark, county Liberty - county Liberty - county York - county New Haven - Amtrak
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03.10.2023

Amtrak Just Added More $5 Fares—Here’s How to Snag One

Cheaper Amtrak tickets and more time to explore your destination—Amtrak’s Night Owl fares are a win-win. Amtrak recently expanded these ultra-cheap fares (priced as low as $5) to more times and routes, making it even more convenient to travel for less.

Win a 7-Day Holland America Cruise for 2 - smartertravel.com - Usa - Canada - area District Of Columbia - state Alaska - county Day
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27.07.2023

Win a 7-Day Holland America Cruise for 2

Enter the Holland America Line “Choose Your Cruise” sweepstakes by March 31, 2016, for a chance to win the grand prize: a seven-day Holland America Line cruise for two to the winner’s choice of Alaska, Canada and New England, the Caribbean, or Europe, including most onboard meals.

Lawmaker Targets ‘Deceptive Hotel Fees’ - smartertravel.com - Usa - city Las Vegas
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27.07.2023

Lawmaker Targets ‘Deceptive Hotel Fees’

How much will you be charged for that hotel stay? The answer, of course, should be obvious: You’ll pay the published rate, plus government-imposed taxes and fees. Whatever that total turns out to be is your price.

American’s Pilots Decry ‘Embarrassing’ Product, ‘Toxic’ Culture - smartertravel.com - Usa - county Parker
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27.07.2023

American’s Pilots Decry ‘Embarrassing’ Product, ‘Toxic’ Culture

When an airline’s own pilots call its service “outright embarrassing,” and deride the company’s corporate culture as “toxic,” you can safely say that airline has a problem.

What Do Spirit and WOW Air Have in Common? - smartertravel.com - Los Angeles - Iceland - city Boston
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023

What Do Spirit and WOW Air Have in Common?

WOW Air, the Iceland-based no-frills carrier that raised eyebrows with its $99 fares from Boston and Baltimore to Iceland a year ago, now has something in common with Spirit Airlines, the U.S. carrier notorious for its nickel-and-diming and generally customer-unfriendly ways.

Win a 9-Night Trip for 2 to Iceland - smartertravel.com - Iceland - New Zealand - Usa - area District Of Columbia
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27.07.2023

Win a 9-Night Trip for 2 to Iceland

Enter the Budget Travel “Iceland” sweepstakes by February 19, 2016, for a chance to win the grand prize: a trip for two to Iceland, including air, nine nights’ hotel, some meals, and local tours.

New Website Lets You Resell Unused Flights and Hotel Stays - smartertravel.com - Norway - Canada
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023

New Website Lets You Resell Unused Flights and Hotel Stays

If you have a prepaid travel accommodation you find you can’t use, TransferTravel will list it for a possible resale to someone else. Although based in the U.K., TransferTravel is targeting an international market including the U.S. and Canada. The idea sounds great, but the travel industry throws up a lot of roadblocks to any sort of trade.

TSA Reiterates, Explains Checkpoint Rules - smartertravel.com - Usa - city Chicago - city Istanbul - city Brussels
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023

TSA Reiterates, Explains Checkpoint Rules

It’s been almost 15 years since Richard Reid, better known as the shoe bomber, failed in his attempt to bring down an American Airlines flight with an explosive hidden in his shoe. And yet here we are, all these years later, still shuffling through TSA checkpoints in our socks or bare feet. Why, you might ask, are we still forced to do this?

Congressman Introduces Bill to Halt the Coach-Class Seat Squeeze - smartertravel.com - state Tennessee
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023

Congressman Introduces Bill to Halt the Coach-Class Seat Squeeze

Tired of squeezing your ever-expanding frame into those ever-shrinking coach-class seats? So is Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Aviation. And he wants the government to do something about it.

D.C. Travelers: Expect Major Delays, Disruptions - smartertravel.com - Usa - Washington - area District Of Columbia - city Washington, area District Of Columbia - state Virginia - county Reagan
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023

D.C. Travelers: Expect Major Delays, Disruptions

Travelers heading to or from Washington, D.C., through Reagan/National Airport can expect major ground travel disruptions and delays through July 18. Trains on both the Blue and Yellow lines will suspend operations on two track segments:

Win a $10,000 American Airlines Vacations Voucher - smartertravel.com - Usa - area District Of Columbia - state Alabama - state Nebraska
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023

Win a $10,000 American Airlines Vacations Voucher

Enter the American Airlines “Your Vacation Spot” sweepstakes by April 1, 2016, for a chance to win the grand prize: a $10,000 American Airlines Vacations travel voucher.

Strike Fears Loom as United Mechanics Reject Contract - smartertravel.com
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27.07.2023

Strike Fears Loom as United Mechanics Reject Contract

In a setback to United’s new management team, led by Oscar Munoz, the airline’s mechanics today voted to reject the company’s “final offer” for a new wage and benefits package and to authorize a strike.

Alaska-Virgin America Merger Begets Sadness, Skepticism - smartertravel.com - Usa - state Alaska
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023

Alaska-Virgin America Merger Begets Sadness, Skepticism

According to the just-released Airline Quality Rating study, Virgin America is the country’s best airline. Of the 13 airlines ranked in the study, Alaska Airlines was rated fifth.

New Offer Could Derail Marriott-Starwood Merger - smartertravel.com - New York - city Astoria - Marriott
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023

New Offer Could Derail Marriott-Starwood Merger

Yesterday, Marriott’s planned acquisition of Starwood, to create the world’s largest hotel company, was assumed to be a foregone conclusion.

Win a Trip to California Wine Country for 2 - smartertravel.com - Usa - state California - area District Of Columbia - county Sonoma
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023

Win a Trip to California Wine Country for 2

Enter the Clos Du Bois “Spring in Sonoma” sweepstakes by April 26, 2016, for a chance to win one of the two grand prizes: trips for two to Sonoma, including air, three nights’ hotel, and $700 spending money.

Airline Nuisance Fees – Should They Be Outlawed? - smartertravel.com - Usa - state Tennessee
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023

Airline Nuisance Fees – Should They Be Outlawed?

The pending FAA reauthorization bill has served as a kind of magnifying lens on several weighty issues facing travel suppliers and their customers.

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