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If You Fly Through This Airport, Be Prepared to Walk 2+ Miles to Your Gate
Some U.S. airports are so sprawling, they turn your check-in-to-gate connection into a serious workout. Here's where you'll need your walking shoes—and a little extra time.
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20 Things to Buy Duty-Free at the Airport
It's nearly impossible to board an international flight without passing by the duty-free shops at the airport. You can find...
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Face Scanning Could Be Coming to All Major U.S Airports: Here’s What to Know
The TSA has been using facial recognition software at 16 airports—here's what you need to know about how it works...
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Traveling Through These 10 U.S. Airports? Better Arrive Extra Early
Long lines may be in your future. These are the U.S. airports with the worst security wait times.
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What Does It Mean When You See “SSSS” on Your Boarding Pass?
What's that mysterious "SSSS" on your boarding pass? Find out what those four letters mean and how to navigate this...
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New Study: The Top 3 Mistakes That Are Slowing You Down at Airport Security
Avoid these common missteps to get through TSA checkpoints faster—and get to the airport earlier in a few particularly "inefficient"...
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You’ll Be Able to Reserve a Spot in the Security Line at These Airports
You can skip unexpected waits in airport security. Clear's Reserve will let you reserve a spot in a security line...
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These Are the Airports with the Longest Wait Times in 2023
Knowing these wait times can help you make sure you never miss a flight!
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5 Best Cat Carrier Backpacks for Hands-Free Adventuring with Your Feline
These affordable cat carrier backpacks make traveling with your pet a positive experience for everyone. They're super cute, too!
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This Is the Best Airport in the World
This Asian airport was named number one for the 12th time, according to the World Airport Awards.
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7 Best Cat Carriers for Safely Transporting Your Kitty (That Aren’t Impossible to Get Your Cat...
These carriers keep your cat comfortable and safe while traveling or visiting the vet, and most are airline approved!
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You Can Use This Code to Avoid Extra Airport Security Screenings
For travelers who feel they've been incorrectly added to security watch lists, the redress number can remove obstacles to travel.
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The TSA Just Confirmed This Pantry Staple Is a Liquid
The next time you fly, make sure not to carry more than 3.4 oz. of this popular spread.
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How to Get Through a TSA Security Line With Your Pet
It might seem confusing, but there are a few guidelines to follow that will make it easier.
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These Will Be the Busiest Airports in 2023
Can you guess which airports are the busiest of the year?
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What Is a Real ID? What to Know About Real ID Enforcement Being Delayed Until 2025
Real IDs have been delayed for a third time. Here's what you need to know.
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What Are the TSA Carry-On Rules You Need to Follow?
If you want to speed through airport security, brush up on these TSA carry-on rules about what you can...
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Why You Shouldn’t Throw Out Your Boarding Pass
Be careful where you leave that printout.
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Here’s What Your Passport Color Really Means
There's a significant reason behind the four standard colors found on passports—but there are some unusual shades, too.
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15 Items That Can Be over 3.4 Ounces and Still Go in Your Carry-On
Finally, some good aviation news! Find out about these little-known loopholes in the TSA’s liquid limit rule.
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What Do Airport Body Scanners Really See?
Sure, airport body scanners are looking for threats, but here’s what else these security devices might reveal in the process
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The 13 Strangest Things Allowed Through Airport Security
The Transportation Security Administration's "What Can I Bring?" list has a few weird items on it that make you wonder...
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Can You Leave the Airport During a Layover?
A long layover is an opportunity to get a glimpse of a new city, but it can be a gamble....
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10 Common Hand Gestures That Are Rude in Other Countries
Just as slang words, table manners, and other common customs vary greatly from nation to nation, so do rude gestures....
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I Was a TSA Agent for 2 Years—and This Is Why You’re Getting Stopped at Security
There are so many rumors swirling around the TSA: Did they flag me because they wanted to do the full-body...
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The Real Reason Walt Disney World Scans Your Fingerprint
Before you write this security measure off as creepy, find out what it's really there to do.
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This Is What a TSA Agent First Notices About You
While it's nice to be noticed, this isn't the kind of attention you want. Here's what to avoid if you...
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17 Things That Could Get Your Checked Luggage Flagged by the TSA
No one wants a TSA agent rifling through their bags. So we're sharing the prohibited items in checked baggage to...
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What REALLY Happens to Those Airplane Blankets and Pillows?
Comfort has a price—and it could be at the expense of your health.
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What Happens to Items Confiscated by the TSA—and Can You Get Them Back?
What does TSA do with confiscated items after they're handed over? Here's what the government agency says about your prohibited...
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13 Things That Totally Annoy TSA Agents—and What to Do Instead
Wish you could get through the airport security line faster and easier? You can, and here’s how to do it.