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Christine Chung
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T.S.A. Officially Tells Air Travelers They Can Keep Their Shoes On
Pointing to “layered screening,” Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, ended two decades of socks and bare feet at U.S. airport checkpoints.
TSA to End Shoe Removal Requirement at Airport Security Checkpoints
Most passengers had been required to remove their footwear at checkpoints since 2006, a policy later eased only for members of trusted traveler programs.
United Faces Race Discrimination Lawsuit After Barring Passengers
Two Asian American women were mistaken for each other. One was accused of physically assaulting a flight attendant, but both were denied boarding, a lawsuit…
Seth Meyers and His Brother, Josh, Poke Fun at Family Vacations on Podcast
In their podcast, “Family Trips With the Meyers Brothers,” the comedians interview notable guests about memorable childhood holidays.
Airlines Challenge Protections For Travelers With Wheelchairs
A landmark rule to expand the rights of disabled air travelers has been hamstrung by a lawsuit from major airlines and delayed enforcement by the…
DCA Is Halting Flights for Trump’s Military Parade. Here’s What to Know.
Some flights near Washington will be suspended on June 14 to accommodate military flyovers and fireworks displays. Here’s how it might affect travelers.
Capital One to Curb Lounge Access for Some Cardholders
The bank is the latest airport lounge operator to erode perks that were once a given. Guests and additional card users will no longer routinely…
Real ID Requirement Finally Comes to U.S. Airports
Many fliers showed up early for extra screening or brought passports, smoothing the rollout of the long-postponed requirements. Those who didn’t have Real IDs got…
Newark Airport Is Experiencing Major Flight Delays. What’s Causing Them?
Staffing shortages at an air traffic control center have added to the effects of a runway closure, prompting United Airlines to cut flights at the…
How Safe Are Helicopter Sightseeing Tours?
The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot…
