US Airlines to limit 'smart luggage' over battery fire fears.
Dec 19, 2017 - by Ernie Segale
'Smart Luggage' on your Christmas list? You may want to re-think your smart luggage purchase, or at least wait until the technology improves.
US airlines, including American Airlines and Delta Airlines, are implementing
a “Smart Luggage Ban” - since the lithium ion batteries used as the power source for many of these 'smart bags' have proven to be highly combustible.
This is posing a major fire...
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The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Aug 22, 2017 - by
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) www.step.state.gov is a free service designed by the U.S. Department of State to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Enroll in STEP www.travel.state.gov to receive the most up-to-date travel and safety information
while abroad, including Travel Warnings & Travel Alerts. By entering your travel itinerary...
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How to get through TSA (Transportation Security Administration) FASTER!
Jul 25, 2017 - by
Get ahead of the game! Enroll for TSA's PreCheck online at www.TSA.gov/precheck
Over 4 million+ members are already taking advantage of TSA PreCheck. This smart travel program is currently available at more than 180 airports with 37
participating airlines nationwide. Members of TSA's PreCheck are prescreened and are able to breeze through TSA without having to take off their shoes,
belts, jackets or remove laptops from cases. In...
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Breeze through Customs with the new Mobile Passport App!
Jun 13, 2017 - by Nancy Tuitama
It’s true – there’s an app for that! If you are a frequent international traveler, you might want to check out the new Mobile Passport App offered by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency. It’s available on the App Store and on Google Play. While currently use of the App is limited to 21 airports and one cruise port, more airports are being added all the time.
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