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Why airlines are cracking down on power banks

As millions of holidaymakers take to the skies this summer, aviation authorities are renewing warnings over one of the most common items found in travellers’ luggage. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Passengers are being urged not to pack power banks, vapes and other lithium battery-powered devices in checked bags following a sharp rise…

Holidays in Portugal? New map brings peace to the beaches

Heading to Portuguese beaches this summer and not sure where on the sand you’re allowed to stick your parasol? That uncertainty should end with a new map that will be placed at the entrance to beaches in the Algarve and along the Alentejo coast, showing concession, circulation and safety areas…

World’s busiest airport faces shocking storm disruptions

Severe weather in Atlanta disrupted flights across the globe this week. phive2015 – stock.adobe.com More than 2,600 flights were canceled or delayed nationwide because of severe thunderstorms in Georgia yesterday. Lightning, fierce winds and heavy rain caused the Federal Aviation Administration to declare an immediate ground stop, temporarily blocking flights…