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Every time I head to the airport for an international flight, I constantly check to make sure my passport is where it's supposed to be — even if I haven't touched it since the last time I looked. As any frequent traveler knows, your passport is your lifeline when going abroad.

This week, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) sent a letter to Congress endorsing a proposed measure that would loosen what’s known as the “perimeter rule” at the Reagan National Airport (DCA), which would allow more flights between Washington DC and Las Vegas.

If you already think airport security is a hassle, you better buckle up if you spot "SSSS" printed on your boarding pass. The dreaded designation stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection, and it means your airport security experience is about to get a lot more intense. When you're tagged for SSSS, you'll have to undergo an extra security screening, and it can add anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour — or more — to the whole security process. Here's everything you need to know about SSSS.

Turning your phone on "airplane mode" once your plane is preparing for takeoff is a standard part of any frequent flier's onboard routine. In airplane mode, your phone is disconnected from cellular networks, but you can still use the device — and even connect it to in-flight Wi-Fi if it's available.

Former pilots and aviation lawyers weigh in.

Two United Airlines passengers are being compensated after a woman said that her fiancé was "bumped" to an economy seat so "a part of the crew could sit in first class instead."

You've probably heard that you're far more likely to die in a car accident than you are in a plane crash — and that's a fact. According to the National Safety Council, there were 39,107 car crash deaths in the United States in 2019. That same year, there were 257 deaths from commercial plane crashes around the world. In other words, the odds are very low that you'll die in a plane crash.

Many travelers are familiar with private jets, but what about flying semi-private? This is a relatively new type of travel that's rapidly growing in popularity. Straddling the line between private jets and commercial flights, semi-private flights provide passengers with a luxurious and convenient service. Here, everything you need to know about semi-private air travel.