Airlines are tightening power bank rules in 2026, and the days of tossing any portable charger into your carry-on without a second thought are over.
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View AllPassenger Says United Failed to Support In Flight Oxygen
SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Jaime Jesus Carvajal says failed aircraft power left him without supplemental oxygen during a United flight tied to a Colombia trip.
By Jeff Colhoun
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Laptop Fire Contained Before American Airlines Landing
DALLAS, United States - Flight attendants contained a burning laptop aboard American Airlines Flight 2398 before its safe landing at Dallas Fort Worth.
By Bob Vidra
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TSA Touchless ID Lands at 65 US Airports
WASHINGTON, U.S. - TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is now available at 65 U.S. airports, reducing document handling while making biometric screening more common.
By Bob Vidra
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American Airlines Tightens 24-Hour Refund Rules
WASHINGTON, United States - American Airlines has narrowed its 24-hour refund policy, leaving many last-minute customers with flight credits instead of cash.
By Bob Vidra
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A 28 Day Private Jet Odyssey Across Seven Continents
MIAMI, United States - Abercrombie & Kent unveils a 28-day, seven-continent journey by private Boeing 757, combining Antarctica, Uluru, the Maldives and Egypt.
By Jennifer Wilmington
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FAA Rule Clears First Class Cups Before Pushback
Washington, United States - Stricter FAA enforcement means airline-provided cups must disappear before pushback, complicating a familiar premium-cabin perk.
By Bob Vidra
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The Travel Watches I Actually Wear: Stylish, Useful, and Not Worth Getting Mugged Over
I love watches. I love nice watches. I also love not turning myself into a walking insurance claim the second I step out of an airport.A good travel watch has a very specific job. It needs to tell the
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The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition Chaos
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition ChaosI have very little patience for travel bags that only look good in a product photo.A good bag earns its place the hard
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The 100MP Camera That Made Me Leave the Big Kit Behind
I have owned, tested, broken, carried, and cursed at more camera gear than any normal person should. I have shot everything from expeditions in Mongolia, ships in Antarctica to luxury hotels, wildlife