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TSA fine tunes security checkpoint procedures
A new rule requiring airline travelers to remove large video game consoles and DVD players from their luggage for separate ex-ray screening went into effect over the weekend without causing any serious backups, according to several airline representatives and the Transportation Security Administration. (USA Today)
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Absurd travel rules that should be jettisoned
You don’t have to be a card-carrying frequent flier to know that the travel business is littered with silly little rules that make no sense whatsoever. Here are five things the travel industry won’t let you do — but should. (MSNBC.com)
Italian official wants answers for baggage chaos
The head of Italy’s civil aviation authority called Sunday for an inquiry into baggage handling disruptions that affected thousands of passengers at Rome’s main airport. (AP)
Today’s Travel Blogs
Baggage check: I’m keeping my handbag
Wealthy or not, there are rules on planes, and we all know that sometimes, flight attendants will insist we stow our luggage in the overhead compartment, especially if it doesn’t fit under the seat in front of you. You know the drill. Unfortunately the wife of one of Asia’s richest men, Raymond Kwok Ping Luen, recently thought the rules don’t apply to her. (Jaunted)
Hot August nights in Reno
What do you get when you cross classic rock & roll with classic cars? Come to Reno, Nevada and find out during the Hot August Nights celebration, running through August 12th, 2007. (Fly Away Cafe)
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