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TSA $45 Fee for Non-REAL ID Travelers Starting 2026

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 5, 2026

At a Glance TSA will charge $45 for non-REAL ID travelers starting Feb 1, 2026. Over 94% of travelers were compliant in 2025. The new identity...

Family huddles over small suitcase with cancelled flight board and Caribbean sky through airport windows.

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Maduro Capture Shocks Caribbean Flights, Airlines Reschedule

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026

> At a Glance > - Maduro captured and flown out, sparking widespread flight cancellations. > - No flights crossed over Venezuela that day; airlines...

Person sits comfortably in Southwest Airlines seat with a vintage boarding pass reading Assigned Seating and a subtle airport

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Southwest to Adopt Assigned Seating and New Plus-Size Rules in 2026

Aiden V. Crossfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Southwest Airlines will implement assigned seating on Jan. 27, 2026. New seat classes: Standard, Preferred, Extra Legroom. Plus-size...

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Modern Airport Security Makes Kevin’s 1992 Misadventure Impossible, Yet Holiday Travel Still Spikes

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

In a scene that mirrors the chaos of a holiday morning, the McCallister family’s alarm clock never rang, bags spilled across the floor, and the...

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Flighty App Helps Travelers Beat Stress with Real-Time Flight Data

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

Traveling during the holiday season can feel like a maze, but a new tool promises to turn the chaos into calm. How Flighty Keeps Travelers in...

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Home Alone 2’s Holiday Mayhem vs. 2025 Airport Rules

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Panic erupts in the McCallister house the moment the alarm clock fails to ring. Bags spill across the floor as the family rushes out to catch a...

Passengers receive wrapped gifts with festive holly and pinecones near Austin airport terminal.

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Austin-Bergstrom Airport Offers Free Holiday Gift-Wrapping Near Gate 13

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025

Travelers heading to the airport this holiday season might find a surprise waiting for them. Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has...

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Adeina Anderson’s Ultimate Holiday Guide: From Cocoa Bars to Texas Road Trips

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025

The holiday season is here, and Adeina Anderson—host of Creative Lifestyles with Adeina and Travel Life with Adeina—has gathered a treasure trove of...

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Rainfall Turns Hormuz Island’s Red Beach into a Deep-Red Sea

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Rainfall on Hormuz Island’s famed Red Beach turned the shoreline into a striking natural scene, as streams of red soil flowed into the Persian Gulf...

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Rome Imposes €2 Fee on Tourists at Trevi Fountain to Ease Congestion

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Rome has announced a €2 fee for tourists who wish to stand close to the Trevi Fountain during daylight hours, a move that could bring in €6.5 million...