Ailing Thai beach made famous by DiCaprio film gets tourist timeout

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Once a pristine Thai paradise, the secluded bay made famous by "The Beach" has been exhausted by mass tourism.

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Company in Cuba plane crash had received serious safety complaints

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The plane was barred from Guyanese airspace after authorities discovered that its crew had been allowing dangerous overloading of luggage on flights.

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Cuban airliner crashes after takeoff from Havana airport

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A Havana airport employee said that airport workers were alerted that a passenger jet had crashed on takeoff from José Martí International Airport.

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American Airlines' new emotional support animal policy: Spiders, no. Miniature ponies, maybe.

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No, you can't bring that emotional support hedgehog to help you through the flight.

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FAA: Southwest discouraged mechanics from reporting some issues

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Southwest said safety is top priority and intimidation is not tolerated.

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Southwest plane with cracked window makes emergency landing

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The timing of the incident could hardly be worse for Dallas-based airline.

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United rolls out new pet policy banning certain breeds and some summer travel

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Following several high-profile pet-related incidents, United is tightening its cargo rules — and banning some breeds altogether.

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Are guilty of these bad travel behaviors? A new survey reveals the most annoying.

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Seat kickers and trigger-happy perfume wearers, you're on notice.

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