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Delta Air Lines CEO talks power outages, TSA lines and 'being Delta'

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Aug 30, 2016
Ed Bastian took over Delta's corner office earlier this year. He's already had his hands full.
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Airlines.
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Boeing may retire the 747

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Jul 28, 2016
The iconic jumbo jet may finally phase out
A Korean Air Boeing 747 takes off. 
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Military coup serves another blow to Turkey’s tourism

by Donna Tam
Jul 18, 2016
Friday’s unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the government leadership hurts the country’s already declining preference among travelers.
A view of the Fatih Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Traveling after Brexit means more than just a cheap UK vacation

by Tony Wagner
Jul 15, 2016
The post-Brexit vote exchange rate can be very lucrative for American travelers.
A terminal at Heathrow Airport in London.
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Worried about airport security lines this weekend?

by Reema Khrais
Jul 1, 2016
Travelers over the July 4 weekend may wait less time in the TSA security line.
Travelers go through the TSA PreCheck security point at Miami International Airport.
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Staying connected while on the go

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 29, 2016
Here’s what busy travelers need to know about staying on the phone, and online, while trekking through the country, or the world.
Sometimes, staying online while traveling can be tricky. But there are some easy, affordable options — if you plan ahead.
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Zika virus scares off travelers — for now

by Tony Wagner
Apr 20, 2016
People won't stop traveling, 'they'll just go other places.'
People gather on Copacabana beach, a landmark tourist destination in Rio, on February 26, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Zika virus outbreak, which may be linked to a surge in microcephaly cases in the country, is threatening tourism in Brazil which expects to profit from hundreds of thousands of foreign visitors travelling to Rio de Janeiro during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak, centered in Brazil, to be a 'public health emergency of international concern'.
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When do airlines decide to kick people off planes?

by Tony Wagner
Apr 18, 2016
Several incidents have resulted in airlines removing people from planes, but the reasons why weren't always clear.
Security check-point lines stretch well in the baggage claim area 19 October 2001 at Denver International Airport.
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The rise and fall of decent airplane food

by Tony Wagner
Feb 2, 2016
United and American are bringing snacks back to coach this year — we used to get lobster.
A stewardess serving drinks whilst passengers have lunch aboard a BEA Vickers Viking passenger plane, 1958. 
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Capitalizing on consoles: the Arcade Hotel in Amsterdam

by Molly Wood
Feb 2, 2016
Travel to the Netherlands ... and back in time.
An Atari Pinball Breakaway retro games console. The Arcade Hotel in Amsterdam is banking on nostalgia for vintage gaming systems like these to attract customers.
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