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United employee tries to wrestle away passenger’s violin

For the small fraternity of people who make their living playing music, few things are more terrifying than seeing an expensive, defenseless instrument disappear on that little conveyor belt at the airport.

Special airfares less expensive than going out to dinner

Some airlines are holding flash sales for domestic and international flights this week that could make leaving town cheaper than a nice dinner out.

Trump outlines plan to privatize air traffic control system

President Donald Trump announced Monday an initiative to reform the nation’s air traffic control system, which he said is woefully behind the times.

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Hainan moving flights to early mornings to beat the heat

Hainan Airlines on Friday will adjust its summertime schedule so that its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets can safely take off during the cool early morning hours, rather than run into difficulties often associated with the searing afternoon heat.

 
Vacation forecast includes plenty of sun, plenty of travelers

If you’re planning a big vacation trip this summer, move over. You’re going to have lots of company. By air or car, traveler numbers are expected to rise over last year thanks to a decent economy and stable gasoline prices.

 
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ cast help open new Disneyland ride

Stepping inside Disney’s latest theme park attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT!, is like being thrust into one of blockbuster films’ pulsating, action-packed trailers.

TSA quietly tested new screening process in Las Vegas

Travelers passing through McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas during the long Memorial Day weekend might notice some changes to security screening. Or maybe not, since the pilot program was quietly enacted there more than a year ago.

TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood turns 90 today

“King Kong” made his cinematic debut there in 1933.There was a yellow “brick” carpet when the “Wizard of Oz” premiered in 1939. George Lucas brought R2-D2 and C-3PO along for the premiere of “Star Wars” in 1977, and the two droids left their marks in the cement out front.

Walt Disney drafted Disneyland map could fetch $1M in auction

Tomorrowland was originally going to be called World of Tomorrow. Frontierland was Frontier Country. Lilliputian Land never became a reality at Disneyland. And no one could have foreseen a “Star Wars” land opening in 2019.

5 kid-friendly hikes near Las Vegas

Areas of breathtaking natural beauty lie within driving distance of Las Vegas, offering families with young children the opportunity to explore unspoiled wilderness without long treks.

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