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ALEX JOURNEYSSep 23, 2026

TSA Gateside: Go to the Gate Without a Ticket

TSA’s new Gateside by TSA PreCheck program lets eligible visitors enter secure airport terminals without a plane ticket. Here’s how it works, who qualifies, which airports are participating, and what travelers should know before applying.

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SkiftNov 13, 2026

How Proactive AI Is Changing the Airline Customer Experience

Airlines considering proactive AI agents face an implementation decision: how much responsibility should they give the technology before it has demonstrated reliable performan

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SkiftNov 13, 2026

The Hotel Restaurant Is Becoming the Main Event Again

Hotel restaurants are becoming destinations again. The smartest owners are giving chefs and operators the freedom to create places with their own character and following, rath

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SkiftNov 13, 2026

Saudi Hotel Builders Keep Going as Attacks Scare Off Foreign Visitors

Saudi hotel developers are still building through Houthi attacks, and a record pipeline shows it. But their bet rests on domestic and religious travel. The international guest

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ALEX JOURNEYSJul 2, 2025

Automatic Refunds for Flight Delays and Cancellations: What Travelers Need to Know

The DOT’s new airline refund regulations guarantee automatic refunds for canceled flights, long delays, lost baggage, and undelivered in-flight services. Learn what qualifies for a refund and how to claim it hassle-free.

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ALEX JOURNEYSDec 11, 2024

REAL ID Requirements: What You Need to Know Before May 7, 2025

Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

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