Travel
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The $45 Fee To Fly: How REAL ID Became America’s Latest Airport Surprise
TLDR: Starting Feb 1, 2026, if you show up for a U.S. domestic flight without a REAL ID or other accepted ID, TSA will charge you $45 for a new Confirm.ID process that buys you a 10-day window for extra identity checks, longer screening, and no guarantee you’ll be allowed to fly. This fee is read more
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The Cruise That Left an 81-Year-Old Behind: What Went Wrong When Paradise Turned Deadly
TLDR: An 81-year-old woman died on Lizard Island after her expedition cruise ship departed without her, exposing how the adventure-travel industry’s “intimate” vibe can override basic safety: manual headcounts failed, no one realized she was missing, and the ship sailed away, leaving her alone in terrain where a single misstep can be fatal and help read more
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When a Routine Flight Meets a Nor’easter: The Hidden Perils of Flying Small Planes in Big Storms
TLDR: On October 13, 2025, a small plane crashed onto Interstate 195 in Massachusetts during a fierce Nor'easter, killing two people and revealing cracks in general aviation safety that most passengers never see. The pilot hadn't filed a flight plan—a seemingly minor omission that becomes critical when weather turns violent. While commercial airlines operate under read more
