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Beware these 5 travel scams, from friendly 'flirts' to digital gold diggers

Travel could be one of life’s great, enriching joys – often preceded by eager anticipation and met with euphoric excitement once a person plants his or her feet in a new land. Dizzying excitement, however, could be an opportunity for scammers to make a score. “We need to learn to not mix emotions with planning our travel,” Amy Nofziger of …

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ITA Airways flight attendant dies after boarding plane in Italy

An off-duty flight attendant for ITA Airways has died after boarding a flight that was set to take off for Rome, Italy, the airline tells Fox News Digital. Gabriella Cario, identified by the Manchester Evening News as a 57-year-old mother of three, passed away on Saturday after she got onboard ITA Airways Flight 1156 at the Reggio Calabria Airport outside …

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Flight attendant on TikTok reveals luggage tag safety tip she wishes more flyers knew about

A flight attendant is sharing some of her top advice for airline travelers and her latest tip has reached more than 850,000 views on TikTok. Ally Case, who said she works for American Airlines, started a series on TikTok where she shared a series of “14 Days of Travel Tips,” with one of them focused on safety and luggage. In …

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Airport 'gatexiety' is latest phenomenon among travelers: What to know

There’s a buzzword circulating on social media called “gatexiety,” otherwise known as “gate anxiety.” It’s when travelers continuously check their gate at the airport, even though it’s listed on the airline’s app. This nonclinical action is advisable, experts say, as checking your departure against airport monitors is a smart move since gates can change at the airport. WOMAN LIVES ON …

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Airline passenger's 'awkward' seating arrangement goes viral: 'Never going to recover'

A woman who purchased a seat in the front row on an airplane has gone viral after revealing that she ended up sitting in the opposite direction, facing the entire cabin and her fellow passengers. Jess Smith, @jesssmith_36, posted a video on TikTok which has reached 15 million views. Smith captured herself in the video looking uncomfortable as she stared …

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Airline passengers could be removed from flights for going barefoot: Etiquette expert weighs in

You likely want to be cozy while flying for hours at a time, but some airlines have restrictions on how far travelers can go to increase their comfort. Social media users on TikTok have shared experiences of flying with fellow passengers who have taken off their socks on commercial flights. The videos have led many to call for education on …

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Mom's viral airplane seating hack stirs debate; solo flyers 'can't stand' it

A family travel blogger has revealed her secret to getting an entire row on a flight, but solo flyers appear to be opposed. Jess Darrington, the Idaho-based creator of Where is Briggs?, which specializes in travel tips for parents with kids under 4, shared a now-viral seating hack on TikTok that has attracted more than 8.1 million views. Before sharing …

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Flight attendant goes viral on TikTok for attempting to ease common flying fear

A flight attendant has gone viral after sharing her advice for people who may be nervous flyers. Rhia Kerr, 23, has been working for Ryanair, an Irish carrier group, for five months. She recently posted a TikTok video, which has garnered more than 2.5 million views, with tips on how to calm yourself if you should experience turbulence on an …

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California man choked, attacked Frontier Airlines flight attendants after weekend at Disneyland, DOJ says

A California man is facing federal charges for choking and assaulting flight attendants during a trip to San Francisco this week that had to be diverted to another airport, the Justice Department said Thursday. Charles Angel Salva, 30, of Fremont is charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants. He appeared in federal court on Thursday. On Monday, Salva …

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4 tips and tricks for flying with checked bags: 'Luggage will get lost'

With summer travel already in full swing, Fox News Digital spoke to experts to learn some of their tricks and tips for making sure that a checked bag arrives safely to its destination. Airports are busier than they have been in years, meaning there are a lot more people who will be checking bags on their flights. Here is what …

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