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View AllFAA Shifts to Outcome-Based Medical Kit Rules
Washington, D.C. - The Federal Aviation Administration is shifting from prescriptive checklists to performance-based standards for airline emergency medical kits, giving carriers flexibility to stock supplies for nine life-threatening conditions.
By Mariana Torres
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WestJet Strike Ends After 495 Flights Cancelled
CALGARY, Canada - A two-day walkout over unpaid ground work canceled 495 flights and disrupted travel for 250,000 passengers before a tentative agreement brought crews back to work.
By Bob Vidra
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5 min read
Malaysia Probes Airport Security After Pilot Arrest
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Civil aviation regulators launch inquiry into screening procedures following pilot's arrest with 70,000 drug capsules at Jakarta airport.
By Mariana Torres
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4 min read
Farr East Unveils Complete Tokyo Guide for New Visitors
Tokyo, Japan - Brothers raised in Japan launch comprehensive travel guide with Google Map integration, cultural primers, and flexible itineraries for 10,000+ first-time visitors.
By Andy Wang
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4 min read
Viking Debuts First Chinese Northern Europe Cruises
OSLO, Norway - Viking expands Chinese-language cruises to Northern Europe in April 2027, marking the first Nordic sailings designed for mainland travelers seeking immersive, slower-paced holidays.
By Mariana Torres
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4 min read
Tokyo Airlines Push Baggage Deadline to 30 Minutes
TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines, ANA, and four other carriers move baggage cutoffs earlier in response to record-low on-time departures at Haneda.
By Mariana Torres
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4 min read
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The Travel Watches I Actually Wear: Stylish, Useful, and Not Worth Getting Mugged Over
I love watches. I love nice watches. I also love not turning myself into a walking insurance claim the second I step out of an airport.A good travel watch has a very specific job. It needs to tell the
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The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition Chaos
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition ChaosI have very little patience for travel bags that only look good in a product photo.A good bag earns its place the hard
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The 100MP Camera That Made Me Leave the Big Kit Behind
I have owned, tested, broken, carried, and cursed at more camera gear than any normal person should. I have shot everything from expeditions in Mongolia, ships in Antarctica to luxury hotels, wildlife