Airlines warn DHS customs threat would cripple international flights

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Markwayne Mullin, the new DHS secretary, has said he is considering cuts to customs agents at international airports in US cities that do not cooperate with his department's deportation efforts.
Markwayne Mullin, the new DHS secretary, has said he is considering cuts to customs agents at international airports in US cities that do not cooperate with his department's deportation efforts.

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See inside a historic Air Force Two plane used by vice presidents and first ladies during 5 presidencies

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This VC-9C transported vice presidents and first ladies from 1975 to 2011.
This VC-9C transported vice presidents and first ladies from 1975 to 2011.

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JetBlue CEO says flyers are requesting wheelchairs to cut airport lines. Policing this travel 'hack' could backfire.

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JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty at the Semafor World Economy Summit in April 2026.
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said able-bodied people are requesting wheelchairs to skip the line.

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How Air Force One has changed through the years

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President Donald Trump disembarked from Air Force One for a ceremonial welcome in Beijing on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump disembarked from Air Force One for a ceremonial welcome in Beijing on Wednesday.

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The world's biggest airlines are canceling flights as they face jet fuel shortages and rising prices

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United and other airlines are cutting flights over high jet fuel costs and shortages.

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Southwest changed the rules, and plus-size passengers are feeling it

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Southwest gate
Southwest Airlines was once considered an industry favorite for plus-size flyers.

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These are the 5 safest airlines in the US in 2026, ranked

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Chicago, United States - May 4, 2023: Frontier Airlines Airbus A320neo airplane at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) in the United States.
Frontier Airlines ranked as the safest US airline in 2026.

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United is rolling out 'basic business class' to make premium flying cheaper. Here's how it will work.

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United wants more people to book its premium seats, so it found a way to make them cheaper — but less flexible.
United wants more people to book its premium seats, so it found a way to make them cheaper — though less flexible.

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United Airlines is rolling out beds in economy class

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United Airlines plans to introduce lie-flat seating in economy class on more than 200 Boeing widebody aircraft starting in 2027. Branded as the "Relax Row," these seats will feature adjustable leg rests that extend to form a spacious bed accommodating up to three passengers.

TSA workers are getting paid again, but airport chaos isn't going anywhere

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People waiting in TSA Line at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Travelers at US airports are experiencing long wait times at TSA checkpoints.

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