Nowruz
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Nowruz : A Timeless Celebration of Renewal and Unity

ByDavid Walliams

Nowruz is celebrated on March 20th, an incredibly ancient Persian/Iranian holiday that is observed by West Asia, Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent to some degree, and the Caucasus. Older than 3,000 years, Nowruz was an extremely significant tradition in the ancient Achaemenid Iranian Empire and the Zoroastrian religion, which had a strong sense of significance…

Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines Checks Out Free Bags: Farewell to a 54-Year Travel Perk!

ByDavid Walliams

Southwest Airlines, which takes pride in being customer-focused, has discontinued its 54-year-old free checked bag amenity for all but its cheapest classes of fare. The reduction, effective May 28, 2025, is a significant shift for the low-fare carrier, which has been distinguished within the industry for decades by offering two free checked bags to everyone….