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Can bringing in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement really solve airport security delays? elliott.org/forum/is-ice-t… #Travel #Airports #Security #ICE #TravelNews #ConsumerRights

Unfortunate story, very heartbreaking. This is why we don't secure Airbnb and VRBO bookings for our clients.

What a saint!

@FoxNews Saint!

BREAKING NEWS: Elon Musk is offering to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the government funding standoff. The tech mogul said the funding impasse "is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country."

Credit card fraud cases are doubling, with $32 billion in global losses. Here’s what you need to know about the latest credit card fraud tricks and how to protect your card when you travel. elliott.org/safe-travels/y… #TravelTips #CreditCardSafety #TravelSmart #FraudPrevention

Credit card fraud cases are doubling, with $32 billion in global losses. Here’s what you need to know about the latest credit card fraud tricks and how to protect your card when you travel. elliott.org/safe-travels/y… #TravelTips #CreditCardSafety #TravelSmart #FraudPrevention

If you’re pissed about being stuck in a long line at the airport, Chuck Schumer can be contacted at (202) 224-6542

Really, what a flawed approach to crime incidents. When authorities fail to respond decisively to criminal behavior, it creates a permissive environment where lawbreakers face little deterrent. Broken windows theory, famously applied in New York City in the 1990s, suggests that tolerating minor disorder signals that no one is in control, emboldening more serious offenders. Lenient sentencing, reduced policing, or inconsistent enforcement can embolden repeat offenders and signal to would-be criminals that consequences are unlikely. From this perspective, a firm and consistent response to crime — rather than leniency — is what keeps communities safe.

The Italian state has purchased a rare portrait by Baroque genius Caravaggio, for €30 million, for permanent public display in Rome. wantedinrome.com/news/italian-s…

Is that $67 flight really a bargain or is ultra cheap travel quietly bankrupting the system behind the scenes? elliott.org/on-travel/the-… #Travel #Airlines #CheapFlights #HiddenFees #TravelIndustry #ConsumerTravel

Have airlines failed you during the Iran war? elliott.org/forum/have-air… #travel #airlines #consumerrights #traveladvice #passengerrights #aviation #elliottreport

This is what you need to know about your neighborhood before you travel. elliott.org/safe-travels/t… #TravelSafety #SmartTravel #TravelTips #NeighborhoodSafety #TravelAdvice

Saudi Arabia: The U.S. government is ready to help Americans leave the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available. Please complete this form so the Department of State can better assist you and provide you with timely updates: ow.ly/sQ8C50YpEK3.   If you have already completed the crisis intake form, please do not fill it out again. Commercial flights are currently operating out of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran and Saudi airspace remains open. Americans should strongly consider departing on one of these flights if they believe it is safe to do so. Read more: ow.ly/UklO50YpEK4

Using headphones is no longer just considered proper etiquette, it's now a requirement on United Airlines flights. United says passengers who use speakers and refuse to wear headphones could be removed from flights and even face a lifetime ban.The airline says travelers who don't have headphones can request a free pair from flight attendants.

United Airlines can now boot passengers who don't wear headphones usatoday.com/story/travel/2…

Guidance for Americans in Qatar (as of 4pm EST on March 3): The U.S. government is ready to help Americans return home safely from the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available. ⦁ Hamad International Airport suspended all aircraft movements due to the temporary closure of the Qatari airspace, and Qatari maritime routes remain closed. ⦁ The Salwa land border crossing to Saudi Arabia is open.  The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart using this option. ⦁ Receive the latest security updates by enrolling at step.state.gov. ⦁ For consular help, call 24/7: +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) or +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada). ⦁ For more information: travel.state.gov/content/travel…

🚨 Americans in the Middle East who need consular assistance can call the U.S. Department of State 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444.

Yes, the State Department is actively securing military aircraft and charter flights for American citizens who wish to leave the Middle East. We've been in direct contact with nearly 3,000 Americans abroad. American citizens should call 1-202-501-4444 for assistance with departure options.

🚨 @POTUS: "If you are a U.S. Citizen in the Middle East, and you want to come home, please register with the State Department at Step.State.Gov."

For DC travelers: happy to report Mobile Passport Control (MPC) worked last night! GE still down. Hearing success stories from EWR and MIA, too.