Thinking about getting one of those ‘smart bags’ for your holiday travel? Read this first.

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American Airlines jets taxi at Miami International Airport. The airline is placing restrictions on “smart luggage” because of concerns that the lithium-ion batteries that power some bags could pose a fire risk. (Lynne Sladky/AP) Three U.S. airlines have announced new restrictions on “smart bags” — a new breed of luggage that includes internal tracking devices…

“Airport security just fine” after man uses tourist police ID to gain access to Suvarnabhumi secure area

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Airport officials at Suvarnabhumi have been scurrying to assure the public that security is tight at Bangkok’s main airport. The move comes after a man filmed himself on Facebook live after gaining access to meet friends at gate F5. He had used a tourist policeman’s ID to get through security, reported Sanook. The policeman concerned has now been…

ANA, JAL to allow passengers from 7 countries

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Japan’s 2 major airlines are allowing people with passports from the 7 countries designated by US President Donald Trump’s travel ban to board flights bound for the US. That follows a decision on Friday by a federal district court in Seattle to temporarily halt the executive action, which banned nationals from the 7 countries, as…