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Two fliers seek class-action suit against American
Two passengers who were kept aboard American Airlines jets on the ground for more than nine hours in 2006 have sued the airline, saying they deserve compensation for being imprisoned against their will. (USA Today)
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Move it: 9 ways to stay fit while traveling
In her last column, Amy Bradley-Hole encouraged us to pig out. Now she’s going to make us pay for our gluttony. Here are nine ways to stay fit when you’re traveling. (Amy Bradley-Hole)
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State Dept. approves passport card technology
Passport cards for Americans who travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean will be equipped with technology that allows information on the card to be read from a distance. (AP)
NYC hotels at a price that’s right
New York City hotels charge nearly $300 a night on average. But with some persistence, it’s possible to book a far more affordable place that’s central, comfortable, and — sometimes — even charming. (BudgetTravel)
10 celebrity-trashed hotel rooms
The first instance of modern hotel room trashing can probably be traced to F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, who reportedly fled their eucalyptus-scented bungalow at the now-demolished Ambassador Hotel of L.A.’s Wilshire Boulevard after it caught fire. These 10 outrageous incidents help explain why we’ve had to leave a credit card at the front desk ever since. (BudgetTravel)
Traveling the globe on a single ticket
A trip around the world is no easy feat. Neither is booking the ticket. Some advice for going the distance. (The New York Times)
Can airports calm the nerves?
Air travelers can now visit medical clinics, nail salons and spas while waiting out delays. (The New York Times)
Today’s Travel Blogs
Is Antarctica cruising safe?
You may be tempted to dismiss the Titanic tragedy as a case of old-fashioned folly. Folks in the 1900s were foolish to believe that a ship was unsinkable. Yet even today, most cruisers really don’t appreciate the potential dangers of cruising. (SmarterTravel)
Across the world in 36 hours
My Christmas present to myself each year is to see how much air travel can open up the world and take me to places as far from sheltered California and Japan as possible. (Jet Lagged)
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