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The great debate surrounding how early you might want to arrive at the airport is back. In a trending Reddit thread, a user posted a photo of a message allegedly sent by Delta Air Lines, alerting the passenger to arrive three hours early at Orlando International Airport. The alert stated, “Delta Air Lines: TSA baggage […]
Several cities in Japan are grappling with overtourism as local governments take different approaches to curbing crowds. Japan is known for its hot springs (onsens) and bathing facilities surrounded by inns, drawing tourists from around the world. Many of Japan’s onsen towns have imposed so-called “bathing taxes” in an effort to support the upkeep of […]
As you’re sitting on the plane and waiting for takeoff, your airline pilot could activate a “ding” sound mid-flight — but what does that sound really mean? In a now-viral video garnering nearly 10 million views, an American Airlines pilot shared insight into what these mysterious “dings” are all about. Known as Captain Steve on […]
When flight attendants remind you to switch to airplane mode on your phone, you may want to listen. In a viral video garnering nearly 900,000 views on TikTok, an airline pilot and U.S. Army veteran who posts under the username @perchpoint discloses the real reason that passengers need to activate the setting. He revealed why […]
The recently announced cruise tax to hit passengers who are traveling through Mexico will be delayed. Following some “disappointment at [the] current situation,” the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) announced the six-month tax implementation delay, according to a press release. The new Federal Law of Rights tax on cruise passengers was supposed to take place beginning […]
After a catastrophic fire in 2019, the Notre Dame Cathedral in France hosted its first Mass on Sunday, filling the space with a crowd for the first time in nearly five years. The first Mass was “a moment that transcended religious significance to become a powerful symbol of Paris’ resilience,” the Associated Press (AP) reported. […]
A traveler recently took to Reddit to share a screenshot showing what a Delta gate agent (GA) did to enhance passengers’ comfort on a less-than-full flight. The post in the “r/delta” forum is earning praise for the thoughtful move made by the agent at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri. “Not a very […]
You might want to reconsider making your Christmas gifts look tree-ready as the TSA could unwrap those presents when you go through a security checkpoint before your flight. In fact, the TSA has its own sort of “naughty-or-nice list” for travelers to take a look at before jetting off on holiday adventures. “In the event […]
The Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, has caught the attention of many visitors over the years for its history, art and layout of the buildings. Visit Denver, a platform that markets travel to Denver, has an entire page dedicated to outlining the “myths and legends” associated with the airport. “From lizard people and space […]
Vacationers and short-term rentals using lockboxes in Italy will have to find a new way to check in after a new nationwide ban. This new security push now requires hosts to identify guests in person instead of remote verification as a result of the rampant tourism in the country. “At Airbnb we take security very […]
