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Christine Chung
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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.
Flying Abroad? Get Ready for New Facial-Recognition Tech at Departure Gates.
New facial-recognition tools being tested at Orlando International Airport could soon be keeping track of travelers at departure gates across the country.
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.
Trump Administration Scraps Cash Payments for Delayed or Canceled Flights
A Biden-era rule, now halted, would have forced airlines to pay passengers up to $775 in cash for significant flight disruptions.
Private Aviation Has Boomed During the Government Shutdown
As the government’s closure drags on, commercial airline passengers are suffering. But private aviation is doing banner business.
Tourism in Washington, D.C., Suffers as Government Shutdown Drags On
The government shutdown, now the country’s longest, is fueling a continued trend of declining tourism to Washington.
Airports Refuse to Show Video of Kristi Noem Blaming Democrats for Shutdown
More than a dozen airports aren’t displaying the Homeland Security secretary’s roughly 30-second clip. Some said it violates policies against partisan political messaging.
What Travelers Need to Know for the EU’s New Biometric Border Checks
A system that began on Sunday requires the collection of biometric information from visitors crossing borders. It will eventually replace the stamps in your passport.
With Amex’s Platinum Refresh, an Even More Exclusive Card Emerges
The card, which will cost $895 a year, leans even further into lifestyle and travel benefits that are attractive to younger generations.
The Trump Administration Wants to Roll Back Airline Passenger Rights
The Transportation Department’s apparent openness to undoing government policies protecting the rights of airline passengers could have wide ramifications.
