Travel News: Week of September 11, 2013

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Top Travel News

• Thai Airways tries logo cover-up after A330-300 skids off runway
• Etihad Airways introduces flying nannies
• TSA expands Pre-Check program; expedited screening will be at 100 U.S. airports by year’s end
• New Berlin airport has 66,500 problems
• Vermont Airport Introduces “Lactation Station” For Mothers
• Qantas’ New Seats Let Business Class Flyers Recline During Takeof
• Chengdu—4th major city in China introduces visa-free policy
• Air Canada passengers to receive up to $800 if they get bumped
• Tokyo will host the 2020 Summer Olympic
• Hotel sues guest for posting review on TripAdvisor about bed bugs
• JFK AirTrain Partial and Full Closures For Next Six Weeks

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