Travel missteps show even experts slip up
Travel writer Scott Long recalls renting a car in Columbus with a pickup time of 12 a.m. turning into a full day’s wait and extra charge. Experts warn passports require cushions, verify confirmations, and beware high fee travel cards.
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Columbus
Ohio
Long
Clearwater
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Three Things You Should Never Do When Traveling
Travel tips warn against ignoring sources and failing to ask for help in unfamiliar places. Anne Marie Herring from Austin credits asking for directions with avoiding getting lost while traveling. Channon Dade, an airline agent, recounts buying rupees by mistake and paying extra fees after miscommunication at a money exchange.
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Randall Reinwasser
Underground Savings
Anne Marie Herring
Austin
Channon Dade
Bali
India
Money Exchange
Ride-hailing moves into major airports across U S and Canada
Airports from Washington to Los Angeles and beyond are authorizing ride-hailing firms like Uber and Lyft. The Washington DC area will add Uber and Lyft to Dulles and Reagan National. LAX proceeds with permits for TNCs while Sacramento and San Diego already permit pickups. Officials cite revenue, passenger options, and regulatory challenges as airports expand access.
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L.A
Uber
Lyft
Metropolitan
Airports Authority
Margaret McKeough
Los Angeles City
Transportation Network Companies
Tncs
Los Angeles International Airport
Lax
Nancy Castles
Wingz
Opali
TNC
Sacramento
Natalia Montalvo
Seattle
Chicago
Rahm Emanuel
O’hare
Midway
Kevin Burke
ACINA
North America
Burke
Canada
Florida
Broward County
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Kent George
Broward County Aviation Department
Advances in cockpit automation reshape piloting duties
Over 30 years pilots shifted from manual navigation and preautopilot reliance to integrated systems. Autopilots now steer exact flight paths with ETA and fuel data shown. weather radar is color and wind shear aware. satellite comms and VHF radios improve contact. Takeoffs and most landings remain manual, but automation is engaged early and disengaged near destination.
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East Lake
Fla. A
Vince
Orange
Calif
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