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Flights are often a big part of a travel budget, especially when heading overseas. Sure, back in the good old days, flights were more expensive, but you also got a lot more for the price (read: free checked luggage, the ability to transfer tickets and credits to someone else without penalty, hot meals, check-in areas…
Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Everybody deserves to travel the world, but some bodies have a harder time than others. Travelers of size often struggle far more when flying, facing discomfort, embarrassment, and even harassment from fellow passengers, along with the typical flight woes of turbulence, screaming babies, and zero leg room. The truth is, airlines…
Wow Air; Oliver Holzbauer/Flickr Wow Air, Iceland’s beloved low-cost carrier, lived up to its name with rock-bottom prices (as low as $49 flights from the U.S. to Europe, and even $199 one-way fares from between the U.S. and India), but now it’s dropping jaws for another reason. After months of financial struggles, the airline announced…
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; Josh Hallett/Flickr When it comes to the dos and don’ts of packing a carry-on bag, most travelers know the drill: Make sure your suitcase fits the size requirements, no liquids greater than 3.4 ounces, and leave the firearms at home. In 2018, however, a record number of folks violated the latter.…
As thousands of federal workers across the country went unpaid due to the government shutdown, the nation’s air safety came into serious question today. According to CNN, Laguardia Airport in New York City was placed on a ground halt for several hours Friday as air traffic issues piled up due to staff shortages at regional…
Tomás Del Coro/Flickr Frontier Airlines is giving new meaning to friendly skies. Effective January 1, passengers on the low-cost carrier will have the option of showing their gratitude by leaving a tip for flight attendants serving them refreshments. “We appreciate the great work of our flight attendants and know that our customers do as well,…
Austrian Airlines/Flickr What is it about flying? The rules of civility seem to get canceled as frequently as flights in a storm. As travel editors and frequent flyers, we’ve seen it all, from drunken rowdiness to nail-clipping. And that’s why a considerate traveler is an absolute godsend. These are the thoughtful, compassionate folks who make…
Photo courtesy of Embraer Between lost luggage and delayed departures, bland food and wailing babies, there’s a long list of things to dread about flying. However, Brazilian plane manufacturer Embraer has set out to solve one of those major airline annoyances: middle seats. The new E190-E2 plane, which can accommodate 150 passengers, features a two-by-two…
Traveling is exciting, but it sure can bring challenges every step of the way. Great gear can make all the difference. Here are 13 brand-new products (thank you, 2018) designed to de-hassle the travel experience, whether that means staying connected with hiking buddies while off the grid or just trying to get that sand out…
Paul Stocker/Flickr Plane delays. Lost luggage. Middle seats. So much can go wrong when you’re flying. You can blame some of those things on the airline, the airport, or inconsiderate travelers. But other snafus come from your own mistakes, which can bring on the biggest headaches. Even the travel pros can get it wrong —…