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Forbes.com published this year's list of the 10 Best Airports worldwide including Hong Kong (1st place), Munich Airport and Copenhagen Airport. No US airport made the list, which is dominated by Asian and European airports. Rome has banned snacking near its famous monuments in the historical… read full article

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Check out this amusing list of types of annoying travelers you may find in an airport lounge:

1. The Traveling Chess Team

Probably the nerdiest group of kids you've ever seen. They're nearly all male, have prominent jutting teeth, wear horn rimmed glasses, and have their overcoats tied round their… read full article

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With nine terminals, endless security lines, and constant cancellations, JFK airport can be a traveler's worst nightmare. But it doesn't have to be.

If you are flying from/to this New York airport, check out these five ways to beat the baggage lugging heartache.

1. Book a massage

Both Oasis… read full article

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I try to stock up on optimism before I head to the airport. Everything is going to be seamless I tell myself. And these last few short-haul trips I've taken in Europe have gone pretty well I must say. Not too crowded, few lines, no delays. Now knock on… read full article

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Flying to London? Read information about new Heathrow airport terminal on USA Today's website. Go to the French L'Internaute Magazine to see the pictures of the most interesting places to visit in France for Oustsider Art (or Art Brut). The eleven sites mentioned include the grotesque… read full article

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The world’s best airline is a very controversial matter between my “traveling acquaintances”, most likely because we never come up with a definite answer. Every airline’s purported merits are generally hampered in some way by the lack of real evidence.

According to Skytrax’s figures, the Airline of the Year Award 2007… read full article

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With ever changing airline regulations and increased security measures, flying can be tough at the best of times. Flying with a preschooler can carry with it some extra challenges, but with a little thought ahead of time, you and your small child can look at flying as just another adventure.

1. Call Ahead

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Too pretty to fly across the US? Tampabays10.com reports that two young girls traveling between Los Angeles and Tampa were banned from Southwest Airlines flights after an altercation with the company's flight attendants. The girls claim that… read full article

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Patience and creativity are travel virtues. No place is this more true than in airport life with its unexpected layovers and flight delays. Seasoned travelers know the best way to deal with layovers is ‘go with the flow’. Stressing out isn’t the answer – it will only make the… read full article

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The Consumerist reports that an open skies agreement between the US and Australia has opened up the market for discount airline Virgin Blue, making flying Down Under much cheaper. President Abraham Lincoln's Cottage has reopened to the public after a full restoration. The cottage sits on a hill overlooking downtown… read full article

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Travel Agony Aunt received the following question from a traveler in agony: Dear Travel Agony Aunt, I just booked a trip Barcelona-Tokyo, changing planes in Amsterdam. Problem is, the layover in Amsterdam is just 35 minutes long! What is the best strategy to make sure that I don't miss my second flight? I've noticed… read full article

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