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    Japan to welcome back tourists after 2-year pandemic shutdown

    Starting June 10, Americans and other foreign visitors can travel to Japan on guided tours.
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    Carnival ship catches fire, leaving passengers awaiting rescue cruise

    The cruise line said all passengers and crew were safe.

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    Sandals will add carbon monoxide detectors after 3 deaths in Bahamas

    Authorities in the Bahamas have not confirmed what killed the three tourists and sickened another.

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    6 travel tips to make it through Memorial Day weekend

    Summer travel is ‘on fire.’ Expect crowds and sticker shock almost everywhere.

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    CDC monkeypox warning urges ‘enhanced precautions’ for travel

    The CDC travel alert for monkeypox says public risk is low, but cases have been confirmed in Europe, North America and Australia.

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    Viral video shows fight between ex-NFL player, United worker

    Former NFL player Brendan Langley was arrested for assault after the fight was caught on video at the Newark airport.

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    Gas prices a much bigger factor than covid for summer travel, poll finds

    Despite high costs, 72 percent of Americans say they will probably travel for vacation this summer.

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    Spain relaxes travel restrictions for unvaccinated Americans

    Travelers from outside the European Union can enter Spain with a negative coronavirus test instead of proof of recovery.

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    Frontier passenger gave birth in bathroom with help of flight attendant

    Jadalyne Sky was born somewhere over Alabama.

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    Traveling in the U.S. soon? Get tested before your trip, CDC says.

    The agency updated its covid guidance for domestic travel ahead of the summer season and a recent uptick in cases.

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    Japan’s tiny tourism test will let in 50 foreign travelers

    Small groups of tourists from the United States, Australia, Thailand and Singapore are supposed to start visiting Japan in May.

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    Southwest introduces a higher fare category with more perks

    Wanna Get Away Plus is the low-cost carrier’s version of economy plus.

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    $27 beers push New York airports to crack down on concessions prices

    An investigation by the airport authority in New York City found customers were paying unfair prices at LaGuardia.

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    TSA said screening of breastfeeding mom did not meet ‘standards’

    The agency acknowledged that a recent screening did not meet its standards after a mom’s viral tweet.

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    European Union will drop its mask mandate for flights and airports

    Mask rules for flying will continue to vary according to airline policies and transportation rules in E.U. countries.

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    Mike Tyson won’t face charges for punching, bloodying man on flight

    The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office said the case against Tyson was closed after the boxer and the JetBlue passenger he struck, Melvin Townsend III, requested that misdemeanor battery charges not be brought against Tyson.

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    Jewish passengers accuse Lufthansa of discrimination for flight ban

    Lufthansa says it is reviewing an airport incident in which workers appeared to single out Jews based on appearance and names.

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    Cruises are smashing records despite covid on board: ‘Life goes on’

    The largest cruise lines in the world reported record booking weeks this spring.

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    Three Americans die mysteriously at five-star Bahamas resort

    Authorities sent samples to a Philadelphia lab but said they don’t suspect foul play.

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    Airbnb adds new rules to crack down on summer parties

    Some one- and two-night stays will be blocked during Memorial Day and July Fourth, the company announced Wednesday.

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