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US unveils enhanced security for flights, avoids laptop ban

U.S. Homeland Security officials are announcing on Wednesday new enhanced security measures for flights arriving in the United States from around the world, but are not announcing an immediate expansion of an in-cabin ban on large electronic devices including laptops, sources briefed on the matter said Wednesday.

Cool down with a weekend getaway in Mendocino, California

Imagine you’re on a rustic Victorian-style porch, swaying back and forth in an old rocking chair, a glass of locally produced pinot noir in hand. You hear the waves swish as they hit the rocky beach in front of you.

Travelers leave behind $867K in change at TSA checkpoints

All the nickels, dimes and quarters travelers leave behind at airport security checkpoints adds up to big bucks — enough that next time you forget your change after emptying your pockets, you might want to go back for it.

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Allegiant Air launching nonstops to Utah, Nebraska

Allegiant Air will launch nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Ogden, Utah, and Omaha, Nebraska beginning Nov. 17, with introductory fares starting less than $50, airline officials are expected to announce Tuesday.

Passenger complaints up 70 percent for US airlines

U.S. airline passenger complaints leapt 70 percent in April from a year earlier after a series of high-profile incidents including a passenger being dragged off a United Airlines flight, the government said on Wednesday.

United employee tries to wrestle away passenger’s violin

For the small fraternity of people who make their living playing music, few things are more terrifying than seeing an expensive, defenseless instrument disappear on that little conveyor belt at the airport.

Special airfares less expensive than going out to dinner

Some airlines are holding flash sales for domestic and international flights this week that could make leaving town cheaper than a nice dinner out.

Trump outlines plan to privatize air traffic control system

President Donald Trump announced Monday an initiative to reform the nation’s air traffic control system, which he said is woefully behind the times.