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Why More Older Travelers Are Being Hit With a New $45 TSA Fee at Airports

If you haven’t flown since the holidays last year, you might be in for a rude awakening at the airport security checkpoint this month. While...

Saving Advice · Jan 22

Zach Bryan’s anti-ICE song drew ire from Trump officials. Is country music waking up?

Emerging stars are starting to critique Trump’s immigration crackdown – defying the genre’s legacy of conservatism

The Guardian - US · Jan 22

The New 2026 ID Gatekeepers: 5 Travel and Access Rules Where Seniors Must Now Prove Age or Residency to Avoid Extra Fees

For decades, “proving you’re a senior” was as simple as showing a graying temple or a friendly smile. But as of January 2026, the era...

Saving Advice · Jan 19

Traveling in 2026: 9 Things the TSA Won’t Let You Pack Anymore

If you’re planning to fly in 2026, don’t assume last year’s packing list still applies. The TSA has quietly updated its prohibited items list, and some of the changes are catching travelers off guard. From tech gadgets to everyday toiletries, several once-innocent items are now flagged at security checkpoints. Knowing…

Clever Dude · Jan 14

TSA to charge $45 for travelers without Real ID from next month

The fee covers a 10-day travel period, applying to both departure and return flights

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Woman parks rental car at hotel and wakes up at 4 a.m. for her flight, then the valet does something that almost ruins everything

This is literally every traveler's horror story.

We Got This Covered · Jan 12

Call centre operator that won major Centrelink contract paid no corporate tax for two years

Telco Services Australia generated more than $185m in revenue in 2024-25 and $130m the year before but paid zero tax

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10

‘This is like the wildest experience I’ve ever had’: Woman flies from North Carolina to California. Then TSA dress-codes her over sweats, UGG boots

Walking toward airport security usually comes with some anxiety. Did you dump the water bottle? Are your liquids under the limit? Will the scanner beep for no reason at all? Most people brace for inconvenience, not scrutiny over what they’re wearing.

The Mary Sue · Jan 5

Travel Alert: 8 Items TSA Will Confiscate from Your Carry-On

We have all seen the tragic pile of surrendered items at the TSA checkpoint. Expensive shampoos, brand new pocket knives, and full water bottles sit sadly in the trash. It is both frustrating and expensive. While you think you know the rules regarding liquids and weapons, the list of prohibited…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 2

‘I would never think to bring my heavy cup on a trip like that…’: Connecticut flight attendant suffers fractured foot after customer mistake on plane

You might assume a flight attendant’s biggest risk of injury comes from turbulence or, in worst-case scenarios, something going wrong with the aircraft itself.In reality, many on-the-job injuries come from passengers and the items they bring onboard. Unruly behavior is one part of it, and exposure to things like radiation…

The Mary Sue · Jan 1