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Nov 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Taoyuan Airport Revamps with SITA's Tech for Smoother Flights

Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport, which welcomed nearly 49 million passengers in 2019 but saw a dramatic drop to just under a million in 2021, is bouncing back. With 35 million passengers in 2023, the airport is set to regain its pre-pandemic traffic. To handle this growth and improve efficien

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Rep. McCaul's Airport Hiccup: A Lesson in Mixing Meds

Ever heard of Ambien and alcohol? Well, U. S. Rep. Michael McCaul found out the hard way what happens when you mix them. He was flying home to Texas from D. C. , had a nervous flier's panic, and took Ambien to sleep. But wait, there's more! He also had a drink. This combo left him dazed and confused

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Nov 12 2024TRAVEL

Holiday Flight Delays: Which Airports Face the Worst Weather?

Are you planning to fly during the holidays? If so, you might want to know which airports are most likely to face delays due to bad weather. A travel site looked at data from 2019 to 2024 to identify the U. S. airports with the highest rates of weather-related delays from November through January. L

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Nov 04 2024BUSINESS

Why China Airlines Picked Ontario Over LAX

You might think Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) would be the obvious choice for a transpacific flight from Taiwan. But China Airlines had other plans. In 2018, they started flying directly from Taipei to Ontario, California, a smaller airport just over 35 miles east of LAX. Why? Well, LAX is

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Oct 21 2024LIFESTYLE

Quick Hugs at Dunedin Airport: Three Minutes to Say Goodbye

Imagine this: you're at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand, saying goodbye to a loved one. But wait, there's a catch! You've only got three minutes for that farewell hug. That's right, the airport has put a time limit on those emotional partings. Why? Well, it's all about keeping things moving smoothly.

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Airport's Hug Rule: 3 Minutes or Move to Parking

Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Beating the Snow: How Airports & Airlines Handle Winter

Winter can be tough on air travel. Snow and ice can make it hard for planes to take off and land safely. But airports and airlines have some clever tricks up their sleeves to keep things running smoothly. First off, they keep a close eye on the weather. With the help of advanced tools, they can pre

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Japan airport closed by explosion of U. S. bomb likely dating to World War II

A regional airport in southwest Japan was closed on Wednesday after an American bomb, most likely dropped during World War II to stem "kamikaze" attacks, exploded near its runway, causing nearly 90 flight cancellations. The explosion, which occurred at Miyazaki Airport, created a crater 23 feet wid

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Sep 19 2024BUSINESS

JetBlue's Luxe Lounge Experience Takes Off

JetBlue, the iconic low-cost carrier, is shaking up the aviation industry by introducing its first-ever airport lounges. After decades of flying, the airline is finally giving its high-value customers a taste of luxury with its new lounge experience. The first lounges will open in New York's John F.

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Beyond Politics: Remembering the Human Impact of 9/11

As we mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it's easy to get caught up in the politics surrounding the event. But let's not forget the human cost. What does it mean to lose a loved one in such a brutal manner? How do we honor their memory without getting mired in partisan bickering? The at

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