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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is revolutionizing the airport experience for TSA PreCheck travelers with the introduction of Touchless Identity Solutions, now available at select airports including Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This innovative program, which United Airlines has recently adopted, allows PreCheck passengers to navigate bag drop and security checkpoints using facial recognition technology, eliminating the need for physical IDs or boarding passes.

Japan is set to launch a digital nomad visa in March, ahead of the cherry blossom season, offering a new opportunity for remote workers to live and work in the country for up to six months. This initiative, reported by local outlets and cited by the country's Immigration Services Agency, is part of Japan's efforts to attract international remote workers.

Eligibility and Requirements

The traditional honeymoon, a romantic getaway for just the newlyweds, is being reimagined as more couples are opting for "buddymoons," inviting friends to join them on their postnuptial trips. This growing trend is reshaping the concept of honeymoons, blending the joy of marriage celebrations with the fun of group travel.

The Rise of the Buddymoon

Starbucks is set to broaden its presence in airports by introducing more mobile order and pickup locations in 2024. This expansion will include new Starbucks Pickup stores at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), as announced by airport concessionaire OTG.

U.S. airlines have been effectively handling the holiday travel season, experiencing relatively few disruptions, thanks in part to generally favorable weather conditions. However, Southwest Airlines faced some difficulties over the Christmas weekend, though these issues were not as severe as the operational collapse the carrier experienced the previous year.