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Travel + Leisure
3 days ago
- Travel + Leisure
TSA Says Sweat Can Trigger Extra Security Checks at U.S. Airports—What to Know
Heat waves are sweeping across the world and the summer sizzle continues in the United States, so it's not unexpected travelers may get a little sweaty when traveling through the airport. But it turns out, getting too sweaty might actually cause delays and trigger the need for extra security screenings. In fact, a passenger who is visibly perspiring might trigger the need for a wand screening or extra pat down, according to a report from CNN . 'Added moisture from a person's body can alter the density of clothing, so it is possible perspiration may cause our Advanced Imaging Technology machines to alarm,' a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) spokesperson told the network. 'If this occurs, the passenger may need to undergo additional screening, such as a pat-down in the area of the body where the [machine is] alarmed, to ensure there is no threat.' But while pat downs may make an already stressful environment even more so, security lines at U.S. airports might start to move a little faster now that the TSA will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes when they pass through security. And that change may leave travelers with a lot less to sweat about. 'Ending the 'Shoes-Off' policy is the latest effort DHS is implementing to modernize and enhance traveler experience across our nation's airports,' Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. 'We expect this change will drastically decrease passenger wait times at our TSA checkpoints, leading to a more pleasant and efficient passenger experience.' Noem added: "Thanks to our cutting-edge technological advancements and multi-layered security approach, we are confident we can implement this change while maintaining the highest security standards." A week after that announcement, Noem said she had started "questioning" the TSA's current liquid limitations in carry-on bags. But despite her comments, it may actually be years before travelers can take large liquids with them. Currently, travelers must limit liquids, gels, creams, pastes, and aerosols in their carry-on luggage to 3.4 ounces or less and store them in a quart-sized resealable bag, which may need to be placed separately in a bin. Travelers who are part of the agency's expedited security screening program TSA PreCheck are also limited to 3.4-ounces, but they are not required to remove liquids from their luggage during screening. Similarly, these travelers were not required to remove their shoes during security screening even before the new rule went into effect.
France 24
18-07-2025
- France 24
Holiday travel financially out of reach for 40% of people in France
Summer travel is on the horizon, but going away on holiday is out of reach for 40 percent of people in France who can't afford to take a trip away from home, according to a June study from French association l'Observatoire des inégalités. The study, which used data collected in January 2024, found that there was a correlation between people's financial capacity for travel and their professional status, with 78 percent of senior executives able to take trips versus 47 percent of labourers. 'The higher you climb the social ladder, the more likely that you will be able to get away on holiday,' the study authors wrote. The privileged network that comes with higher social status also plays a role. 'At the higher levels of the social ladder, people more often have access to free accommodation at holiday sites, such as second homes,' the authors added. Critics say the inequality that exists in France is not a given. 'In northern countries such as Denmark, 80 percent of people go away on holiday. France could set that as an objective,' sociologist and author of "Quand le Tourisme s'éveillera" (When Tourism Wakes Up), Jean Viard told radio channel France inter. Viard's views were echoed in the l'Observatoire des inégalités study, which found that financial aid to help people take holiday trips was insufficient. Experts say measures to enable more people to engage in holiday travel could reap benefits and boost equality, as it provides a rare opportunity for different social strata of the population to mix. On holiday, 'at the beach, at festivals and cultural sites, and through different activities, people keep to themselves less. Different social groups rub shoulders more than usual,' said Sandra Hoibian, director of Crédoc, a French centre for research into social and economic trends. Supporting more people to take holidays and providing accessible pastimes would help 'move the boundaries of social inequality', she added. 'Feeling left out' Among those most likely to stay home rather than travel are single women, 'because travelling alone as a woman is not easy in our society," Viard said. One of the primary reasons for this is security concerns, according to a 2020 Tourlane and Ifop survey which found that 78 percent of women in France had never gone on a solo trip. Single parents are also less likely to travel on holiday 'for practical and financial reasons', Hoibian said – even if they want to. 'Families that cannot take their children on holiday feel left out,' she added. Financial strain also prevents many people on lower salaries from travelling when they have time off. 'For people on the lowest incomes, the budget they would need to go away on holiday is much higher than their health budget, for example,' said Hoibian. 'Going away on holiday is a major adjustment variable. If you are in financial difficulty, you could reduce healthcare or food costs a little, but most of all, you cut out vacations.' The other demographic least likely to take vacation trips are young people from working-class neighbourhoods. 'And yet, travel is a huge means of integration,' Viard said. 'Whereas if you spend all summer hanging around where you live, that's not going to help you integrate into society.' 'Unmatched' poverty levels Most French holiday-makers opt for a summer vacation. 'In summer, 50 percent of people in France go away on holiday, with 12 percent going at another time of year,' Viard said. But the number of trips that individuals take in a year is also revealing. 'Going on holiday once a year is not the same thing as going on six short breaks, because you are able to take regular weekend trips away from home,' Hoibian said. Lower-income workers are more likely to take a single trip, she added, to avoid paying multiple sets of travel costs. Figures from France's National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) show that workers who are middle managers and higher – 'cadres' as they are referred to in French – take holidays away from home for an average of 26 nights per year, versus 11 for labourers. 'There is still a long way to go to democratise holiday taking, despite considerable progress since World War II,' Viard added. In the past 40 years, the rate of holiday travel has stuck at around 60 percent as living standards have stagnated for France's lowest earners. Change does not appear to be on the horizon, according to poverty figures from Insee that show current levels have been ' unmatched for nearly 30 years '. Between 2022 and 2023, poverty rates increased "strongly", rising from 14.4 percent to 15.4 percent, the institute said in its annual study published on July 7. This is the highest poverty rate in France since INSEE launched its indicator in 1996. In the space of a year, 650,000 people entered into poverty in France, bringing the total number of people living in monetary poverty – meaning their monthly income is less that the poverty line of €1,288 for a single person – to 9.8 million in 2023. The figures are "alarming" but "far from surprising' housing charity la Fondation pour le logement des défavorisés told AFP, as it called for the government to take action to create structural change.
The Independent
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Flight cancellations are soaring this summer: These are the US airports suffering the most disruption
Flight cancellations in the US are surging this summer, according to a data study. Research found that the cancellation rate across the US is up about 29 percent, from 1.4 percent of flights being canceled in the summer of 2024, to 1.8 percent in 2025. CBS News, after analysing data from flight tracker FlightAware, said that the number of canceled flights between the Wednesday before Memorial Day through July 14, 2025, had risen by 1,000 compared to 2024. And according to aviation analytics firm Cirium, airports on the East Coast are suffering worse cancellation rates than elsewhere. The airport with the highest cancellation rate is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, where cancellations have surged by 274 percent, with six percent of flights axed. In second place is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (up 257 percent), followed by Washington Dulles International Airport (104 percent), Boston Logan International Airport (68 percent) and LaGuardia Airport (65 percent). Some airports, however, have seen fewer cancellations. Cancellations at Miami International Airport are down 40 percent and down 25 percent at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. On the West Coast, cancellations are down 21 percent at San Francisco International Airport and down 12 percent at Los Angeles International Airport. Cirium has also revealed the best North American airlines for on-time performance this year. Air Canada tops the table, with 77.15 percent of its flights arriving on time, with Spirit Airlines second (75.77 percent) and Delta third (75.62 percent). It comes as Cirium predicts that today will be the busiest day for flight departures in the US in 2025. Chicago O'Hare is scheduled to see the highest number of planes taking off, followed by Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver and Los Angeles. There are scheduled to be over 28,314 departures from airports in the US on July 18 – equating to over 3.8 million seats. The worst US airports for summer cancellations Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Washington Dulles International Airport Boston Logan International Airport LaGuardia Airport Philadelphia International Airport The US airports with the fewest summer cancellations
Zawya
15-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
NBO Muzn Islamic Banking facilitates easier travel plans with Travel Finance
Muscat: NBO Muzn Islamic Banking has made travel easier and more convenient this summer with its Shari'ah-compliant Travel Finance solution, designed for customers planning to travel to any destination worldwide. Available to both existing and new customers, the Muzn Islamic Banking's Travel Finance provides comprehensive financing for all travel-related expenses including flights, accommodation, meals, airport transfers, excursions and sightseeing. Customers can select their preferred travel agency, request a quotation, and submit it to their nearest Muzn Islamic Banking branch to initiate the financing process. Commenting on this offer, Salima Obaid Al Marzoqi, Assistant General Manager and Chief Islamic Banking Officer at NBO, said, "As a trusted Islamic banking partner, we recognise the importance of creating financial solutions that align with our customers' evolving lifestyles. This offering is part of our effort to make travel easier and more accessible this summer, while reinforcing our commitment to flexible, value-driven options that meet our customers' needs and expectations.' The solution also offers easy payment options and competitive profit rates starting from 5.25 percent, giving customers the freedom to plan their holidays without financial strain. For more details, visit or call 24770001.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- CTV News
Airport security screening tips
Airport security screening tips The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority is sharing tips to help travellers navigate security screening as summer travel season ramps up. CTV's Tyler Fleming reports.
