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Air Travel Will Be Questionable For Another Week Even Though The Government Is Now Open

The good news: the government shutdown has ended. The bad news for travelers? The chaos at airports won’t disappear overnight. While the headlines might celebrate the return of funding, the intricate, highly interdependent system of air travel will likely experience a significant “aftershock,” taking a full week, if not longer, to truly normalize. Why the […]

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Drink Up! Navigating the Best & Worst Airport Bar Scenes in the U.S.

English / David Brensilber

I found this interesting article on the Best and Worst Airports for a Boozy Layover. They basically rank the nation’s airports on which have the best bar scenes in the USA. The criteria they use is My observation is the analysis will skew towards those airports that have more bars as opposed to those that

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Who Is Responsible for Theft of a Carry-On Bag?

English / David Brensilber

Interesting Question of the Day: Is an airline responsible if someone steals your carryon from the overhead bin? Recently on the Delta Reddit page, a passenger had her carry-on taken by another passenger. It seems that this other passenger took her bag by accident and he left his bag instead. In the end, they will

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TSA Has Approved Mobile Passport Usage for Domestic Air Travel

English / David Brensilber

From our friends at SF Gate, TSA approves the mobile passport in certain airports. This supplements the mobile ID’s that the TSA started accepting last year. The great thing is that with a mobile ID (either a state drivers’ license or your passport), you can pass through airport security and these id’s are REAL ID

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Silver Airways Ceases All Operations: What Travelers Need to Know

English / David Brensilber

We just learned that Silver Airways, the quirky, fuchsia-liveried airline ceased all operations as of June 11, 2025. Silver Airways originally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on 30 December 2024 but was unable to navigate their way through the restructuring process like so many other airlines. As a regional carrier mostly flying its Caribbean routes

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From New York to San Francisco in Hours: The Astonishing Power of Flight

English / David Brensilber

I had a realization this morning about the wonders of travel today. I can leave my house in suburban New York and be in San Francisco 8 hours later. This includes the time it takes to get to the airport (including checking a bag (if people still do that), going through security and boarding my

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Stay Prepared: Flight Delay Tips for Fire, Earthquake & Emergencies

English / David Brensilber

Traveling from the USA to London during a major Heathrow disruption like a fire presents significant challenges. Here’s a breakdown of essential steps to take: Immediate Actions: Planning and Alternatives: Key Considerations for US Travelers: By taking these steps, you can navigate the challenges of traveling to London during a Heathrow disruption.

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Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Be Avoided During Holiday Season

English / David Brensilber

I am headed to South Florida for the Holidays and did not research where I should fly into. I decided on a flight and airport solely based upon price. Was this a wise approach? Clearly not!! I was reading an article on LocalInsider.com which listed the best and worst airports to fly through during the

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How Does the Spirit Airline Bankruptcy Impact You?

English / David Brensilber

With Spirit Airlines filing for bankruptcy, there are going to be some losers in this process. The key question is how does this impact you? Stockholders For stockholders of Spirit Airlines, they will in all likelihood be wiped out. So, this will be a bad investment. Stockholders will be the ultimate losers in this process.

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