holiday travel

Three U.S. passengers prevented from boarding holiday flights with loaded guns

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During the holiday travel rush, TSA officers intercepted three individuals attempting to bring loaded guns onto flights. In separate incidents along the East Coast, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) caught travelers with firearms in their carry-on luggage. On December 22, at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania, TSA staff discovered a .380 caliber handgun loaded with … Read more

The airport descends into silence as a priest offers blessings to the planes.

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‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse… except at Dublin Airport, where preparations were underway for the annual Christmas Day tradition: the “blessing of the planes.” Dublin Airport, Ireland’s busiest airport, observes a rare closure on December 25, a day when planes remain … Read more

U.S. Airlines Bring Holiday Relief After Challenging End to 2022, According to Figures.

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The final week of 2022 left a lasting impression on many air travelers, marked by a notorious series of disruptions. Fast forward to the conclusion of 2023, and the narrative has notably shifted toward tales of improvement, offering a stark contrast to the previous year’s holiday travel chaos. As the days unfolded between Christmas and … Read more