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✈️ It's been another busy week in travel and you can read all the top stories here. It doesn't look like it's a great day to fly in or around the U.S. as there's an unusually high number of delays and cancellations. Find more information below.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 I haven't been on a plane in a few weeks and probably won't be for a few more since my kids just started school. What a difference children make. I have seriously made a 180-degree lifestyle turn and I wouldn't change a thing. Seven years ago, I got on a plane on average every three days. Now, it's more like every three weeks.
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✈️ Today's Travel Outlook

As of 10:50am PT, there have been 1,406 canceled flights to, from or within the United States and 3,117 delayed. Here's a link to the up-to-date stats and a live look at the FAA's National Airspace System Status. Here's what to do during weather delays and flight cancellations.

✈️ Monday

American Airlines Passenger's Bag Was Run Over – Here's The Important Lesson For All Travelers
An American Airlines passenger's bag was severely damaged when it got run over. Here's what to do if something similar happens to you. Read the story.

🌸 Tuesday

Maui Really Needs Tourists But Do Locals Want Them?
It’s been almost a month since Maui was ravaged by wildfires on August 8. Many travelers are ready to return to the island to show their support and to help bolster the local economy and government officials are asking people to visit Maui. But some locals aren’t ready for the rush of tourists to the place of so much hurt and heartache. What should travelers do? Read the story.

🛂 Wednesday

Great News: California DMV’s New Limited Pilot Program Allows Residents to Carry Driver’s Licenses on Their Phones
I’m excited for this for multiple reasons including the fact that over two dozen airports in the U.S. allow for mobile driver’s licenses and digital identification. Read the story.

🍂 Thursday

2023 Leaf-Peeping: This Fall Foliage Map Helps Travelers Plan Their Autumn Road Trips
Don't start planning your fall road trip without consulting this cool interactive fall foliage map. Using a blend of forecasts and historical data, it tells travelers when to expect the leaves to change colors across the country. Check it out here.

🛫 Friday

What Is Going On With North American Airlines These Days? Why Are They So Dirty and What Should Travelers Do?
Two recent incidents aboard Air Canada and Delta Air Lines have travelers wondering: What is going on with North American airlines these days? It's a good question. Here's what happened and what travelers can do if they find themselves in a similar situation. Read the story.

🦺 Saturday

British Airways Crew Make Rookie Mistakes and Get Robbed in Rio – Here’s What Travelers Can Learn
Pilots and flight attendants are obviously some of the most experienced travelers out there, especially those who work for a large airline that flies all around the world like British Airways. So I was surprised to read that off-duty crew members were robbed for making a few rookie mistakes. Here's the story.

📺 Travel Videos of the Week

Mom Shares Hilarious Reason She's Not Getting TSA PreCheck Anytime Soon
Mom Lindsy Davigeadono has a hilarious reason for not wanting to get TSA PreCheck, which all travelers know not only saves time waiting in lines but also makes the arduous airport security process easier. Here's the story and video.

Gender Reveal Stunt Crashes Plane – It’s Time for Extreme Reveals to Stop
Most excited couples don’t want to wait until birth to find out their baby’s gender so many have gotten creative with their announcements. Too creative, if you ask me. At first, gender reveal parties were a fun excuse to get together and for the parents to find out the gender of their new baby surrounded by loved ones. But now, they're getting way too extreme and often ending in tragedy. Here's the story and video.

⚡ Travel Product of the Week

RFID-Blocking Travel Money Belt and Slim Passport Holder
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🌎 12 Things to Know in Travel Today

1 United Airlines passenger attempts to enter cockpit, open exit doors during takeoff
2 East Coast braces for possible impact from Hurricane Lee after it weakens slightly
3 How to help victims of Morocco’s deadly earthquake
4 Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation
5 Biden picks former United executive as new FAA administrator
6 Woman loses toe inside Las Vegas Strip hotel room after she tells man $200 is ‘not enough’: police
7 Orlando International Airport visitor pass: How to get one
8 Argentina, in dollar love affair, agonizes over divorcing the peso
9 Carnival Legend to homeport at San Francisco in 2025
10 Hawaiian Airlines to resume Tokyo Haneda-Kona service in October
11 A look at the history of the paper boarding pass as more airlines discontinue the physical card in favor of a digital ticket.
12 Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers

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