Dec 23, 2022

Let’s talk pantomime. It’s probably not what you’re thinking.

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First, lawmakers are closing on the passage of a big government funding bill. In Europe, Airbnb has been ordered to offer up some information to tax authorities. Also, there's a host of reasons why air travel is still a very difficult undertaking. Finally, the BBC explores the Christmas tradition of "pantomimes," but they aren't what you might be expecting.

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Capacity is down. The weather's not great, either.

Another wave of flight cancellations and delays for the holidays has travelers on edge.

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