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Dutch airports will pay for delays
Schiphol and Eindhoven airports in the Netherlands are offering an unusual form of apology to passengers who missed flights this summer because of long in-airport delays—cash to cover extra costs not being paid by airlines or insurance. Long lines at passport control and security, as well as waiting for baggage to recheck on next flights have kept hundreds, possibly thousands of people from making their flights, even if they arrived at the airport in plenty of time. The compensation, which...
Domino's says 'no dice' for Italy
We've been following the saga of Domino's invasion of Italy, from its beginnings to last week's sad(?) end.
TSA: New tech will save time
A nifty new system reduces time at security checks by using your ID to retrieve boarding and flight status
Italy designating scenic 'kissing points'
Italy has a new tourism promotion, encouraging public displays of affection at scenic attractions.
U.S. testing online passport renewals
A new system is open for testing by the first 25,000 qualified applicants
Another 'wanna buy an island?' story
A small island off the coast of Scotland might be just what you're looking for...
Changes coming for EU261 compensation?
The EU may discuss changes in airline delay and cancelation compensation; airlines complain they pay too much
Shifting ground affects Alaska, Portugal
In two areas far apart, rockslides and collapsing landforms are posing a danger to travelers and to the local economies
Norwegian drops cruise vaccine rule
Norwegian, once of the strictest on vaccination for passengers, is now dropping its requirement
Is your next Uber a Eurostar?
Uber is trying out a tie-up with booking site Omio to sell international travel through the Uber app
FAA: It's Dreamliner time again
The FAA says Boeing has met the standards needed to allow FAA to begin approving the backlog of 787s waiting for delivery
Heathrow bites back, blames passengers
With delays continuing and thousands of suitcases piled up, Heathrow would like to shift the blame a bit.
Bob Dylan Center opens in Tulsa`
An unlikely location hosts a museum honoring the man who found "no direction home."
Dublin Writers Museum out of print
Ireland's tourism authority closes a museum that may have fallen behind the times, and looks for a new use for the building.