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afar.com > magazine > tsa-precheck-members-can-visit-gates-at-select-u-s-airports

At Select Airports, TSA PreCheck Members Can Now Head to the Gate Without a Boarding Pass

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (498+ words) TSA PreCheck members who want to meet up with friends or family gateside at LAX—and grab a bite to eat at restaurants like the Wine Bar by Wolfgang Puck in Terminal 6—can now do so. For nearly 25 years, saying…...

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afar.com > magazine > how-to-gift-tsa-precheck-global-entry-membership-for-free

How to Gift a TSA PreCheck or Global Entry Membership—for Free

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (258+ words) Most travel-focused credit cards offer reimbursements for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry. Anyone can use those credits, not just cardholders. This article was originally published in 2024 and most recently updated on September 9, 2026, with current information. Yes, you can give someone…...

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afar.com > magazine > jetblue-details-its-long-awaited-domestic-first-class

Meet JetBlue’s New Domestic First Class

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (558+ words) JetBlue is getting fancy—the airline plans to offer first-class seats on domestic flights starting later this year. Since first taking flight in 2000, JetBlue has served its domestic passengers with economy-only cabins. But now it’s debuting a first-class experience called…...

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afar.com > magazine > southwest-is-opening-airport-lounges-in-4-u-s-cities

Now Airport Lounges, Too? Why Southwest Is Slowly Becoming Just Like Every Other U.S. Airline

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1210+ words) Southwest Airlines plans to open lounges in four U.S. airports in 2027, joining other airlines in chasing air passengers willing to pay more for greater comforts. For most of its history, Southwest Airlines was little interested in the trappings of premium air…...

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afar.com > magazine > belgiums-ultimate-cheese-road-trip-from-brussels-to-herve

This European Cheese Route Lets You Bike or Drive to Dairy Shops and Cheddar-Making Monasteries

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (672+ words) In Bruges, you drive to the cheese and the cheese drives to you. Commonly known for its beer, chocolate, fries, and waffles, Belgium has another culinary reason to hit the road: more than 300 varieties of cheese. The country has several…...

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afar.com > magazine > bermudair-expands-its-caribbean-flight-service

BermudAir Is Adding New Nonstop Flights to Hard-to-Reach Caribbean Islands, Like South Caicos From $347

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (680+ words) A new BermudAir flight to South Caicos will mean that the newly opened Salterra, a Luxury Collection Hotel, will be a single nonstop flight away from the New York area. Courtesy of Salterra, a Luxury Collection Hotel Getting to South…...

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afar.com > magazine > is-travel-to-colombia-safe-following-earthquake

As Colombia Recovers from a Devastating Earthquake, Is It Safe to Travel There? And How Can You Help?

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (683+ words) In Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellín, businesses are operating as normal. Since a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia two weeks ago, the country has been focused on recovery efforts, and it’s still assessing the damage. The quake hit at 7:34 a.m....

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afar.com > magazine > europe-strengthens-eu261-air-passenger-rights-law

Europe Has Added New Fliers Rights Protections—Here’s What Travelers Will Get Now

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (395+ words) Starting in late 2027, passengers flying to, from, and through Europe will have some added protections. Booking an airline ticket these days can often feel like a test of endurance. To get to the true cost of an airfare, passengers must…...

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afar.com > magazine > alaska-launches-oyster-trail-with-farms-raw-bars-markets

Alaska Has Launched an Oyster Trail with Farm Tours, Raw Bars, and Seafood Markets

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (793+ words) Alaska’s oyster industry is relatively young, and it’s gaining traction. Alaska is an unlikely place to find some of the country’s most sought-after oysters. The bivalves don’t naturally grow in the state—the water is generally too cold for them…...