After months of debate, Congress has come to a compromise on the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that will levy advantages to the average air traveler. In addition to extending the agency's programs and policies at current levels through September 2017, the bill requires airlines to seat families with children together without additional costs, accelerate the security screening process, and issue refunds for baggage fees when luggage is lost.
TSA PreCheck is an expedited security-screening program for eligible, low-risk travelers departing from airports in the United States. Over 3 million members no longer have to remove shoes, the 3-1-1 liquid compliant bag, laptops, belts or light outwear when traveling through airport security; 95 percent of PreCheck's members waited in TSA lines for five minutes or less.
The results are in: The British public voted for Britain to leave the European Union on Thursday, June 23, and the United Kingdom's exit—referred to as Brexit—from the 28-nation union has created uncertainty across the globe and within the travel industry.
More than just animals are invited to climb aboard Noah's Ark this time. Ark Encounter, a modern interpretation of Noah's Ark and a sister attraction to the Creation Museum, opened on July 7, 2016.
It's not uncommon to see American flags proudly displayed on people's houses and in their yards. Showing patriotism is generally viewed as a positive thing, and it's not uncommon to hear the opinion "We're No. 1!" expressed by proud U.S. citizens. When traveling abroad, showing patriotism is a little bit more of a sticky subject. Showing national pride without insinuating that the countries you're visiting are lesser can be a fine balance. Consider these sharing these guidelines with your travelers for showing patriotic spirit without offense or risk to yourself.
