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At Non-TSA Airports, Wait Times Are Minutes, Not Hours

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A handful of airports, including San Francisco and Kansas City International, participate in a program that lets them rely on private screeners instead of T.S.A. agents.

Published: March 26, 2026, 7:05 pm

Help! Budget Charged Me Almost $600 for Returning a Car Early.

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An American who rented a vehicle for a two-week European vacation brought it back to the airport just a few hours ahead of schedule. Why did the price nearly double?

Published: March 26, 2026, 2:02 pm

Advice on Navigating T.S.A. Wait Times at the Airport

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With lines stretching for hours and passengers missing flights, fliers are desperate to ease the wait at security. There are some steps you can take, but no guarantees.

Published: March 26, 2026, 6:34 pm

What’s New in Bangkok: Restaurants, Bars, Hotels and More

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From back-street wine bars to world-class museums, new spots are sprouting up all over the world’s most visited city.

Published: March 27, 2026, 9:01 am

In Sleepy Town on Strait of Hormuz, War Rages Just Over Horizon

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For centuries, an Omani exclave has been defined by a peculiar duality: rugged isolation and proximity to one of the world’s most important trade routes.

Published: March 27, 2026, 4:01 am

Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier

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Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.

Published: March 26, 2026, 6:32 pm

The Thailand Biennale Brings More to Phuket Than Mass Tourism

Contemporary artists from across Thailand and beyond honor the island’s rich history of applied arts.

Published: March 26, 2026, 9:01 am

Couple ditches corporate grind as cost-of-living crisis leads to decade-long van travel

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A couple from the U.K. learned surprising budget lessons after leaving high-stress corporate jobs. They slashed living expenses and began traveling in a motorhome.

Published: March 27, 2026, 12:20 pm

TSA officers lose homes, can't pay medical bills, can't afford Easter baskets for their children

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TSA officers received their third paycheck of zero dollars amid the DHS shutdown, with stories emerging of lost homes, unpaid medical bills and ruined credit.

Published: March 27, 2026, 8:00 am

Hotel fees are draining Americans' wallets as expert reveals how to avoid paying hundreds extra

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Resort fees are not going away, a NerdWallet study finds, despite a new FTC rule that now requires hotels to show full prices upfront. An expert shared tips as travelers react.

Published: March 26, 2026, 3:15 pm

Travelers must pay fee, pass screening before visiting popular destination under new rule

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Japan's new JESTA e-visa system now requires travelers to apply online and pay a $19 fee before visiting, with full implementation set for March 2029.

Published: March 26, 2026, 12:09 pm

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