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Woman arrested at airport later found dead
A traveler who may have accidentally choked herself to death while handcuffed in an airport holding cell was a “wonderful” woman and mother, according to New York City’s public advocate, who is her relative. (AP)
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Delta’s luggage check rules get more strict
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The element of surprise
Security officials at Los Angeles International Airport now have a new weapon in their fight against terrorism: complete, baffling randomness. (Newsweek)
Today’s Travel Blogs
TSA: Toys could threaten flight safety
If you’re flying somewhere with the family, you might want to ask junior to pack his remote-controlled car in your check-in luggage. The Transportation Security Administration believes radio-controlled toys could threaten the safety of your flight, according to a press release issued this morning. (Elliott.org)
Time’s up for passport-free travel
Starting today you’ll need a passport in order to leave or re-enter the United States. Fortunately, we’ve already told you how to get a passport–rules that are good, backlog or not. (Jaunted)
Matchbooks help tell the story
In this age of non-smoking ordinances, and a definite anti-smoking bias in many businesses, I found it curious that restaurants are still printing up matchbooks as a handout to customers. But, of course, it’s not really about providing customers with a light. It’s all about a word of mouth campaign. Do you pick up a matchbook when you are at a restaurant? (Fly Away Cafe)
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