What to Know About Traveling to the U.S., Visas and More

With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know.

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Kite Confiscated After Coming in Contact With a Jet Near Washington

United Airlines said a plane landed safely at Reagan National Airport after a witness said he saw a kite reach the plane between its fuselage and engine.

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Labor Union Sues Trump Administration Over T.S.A. Contract

The largest federal employees union is suing the Homeland Security Department to stop the Trump administration from canceling its contract with T.S.A. workers.

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Homeland Security Department Says It Is Ending Its Union Contract with TSA Workers

The move could lay the groundwork for the government to fire T.S.A. workers and perhaps even privatize the agency, according to labor experts.

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Armed Teen Is Stopped From Boarding a Flight in Australia, the Police Say

Passengers and crew held down the 17 year old, who had a shotgun and also claimed to have bombs, until the police arrived, the authorities said.

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Southwest Pilot Is Removed From Flight and Charged With D.U.I.

The pilot, David Paul Allsop, was taken off a flight to Chicago at the airport in Savannah, Ga., on Wednesday, officials said.

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Stowaway on a Delta Seattle-Hawaii Flight Is Caught Before Takeoff

The person, who boarded the flight without a ticket, was detected as the plane was preparing to take off for Hawaii on Christmas Eve.

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Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and More

The failure to act by Congress could cause airport lines and other disruptions across the travel industry during a busy holiday travel period.

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China Lengthens Visa-Free Stays for Tourists

In its efforts to attract visitors, the country extended stays from less than a week to up to 10 days for visitors between destinations.

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How a Stowaway at J.F.K. Airport Made It All the Way to Paris

Prosecutors accused Svetlana Dali, 57, of hiding among other travelers during a busy travel day before Thanksgiving.

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