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Nicky Boogaard/Flickr Flight cancellations and delays are sometimes a frustrating part of the travel experience. Most travelers have an anecdotal story about getting stuck in the airport due to storms, a sick pilot, or malfunctioning flight equipment — with little more than a shoulder shrug and perhaps a flight voucher for compensation. In the United…
Josh Hallett/Flickr Holiday travel is right around the corner, and the T.S.A. is already predicting record-breaking numbers. This Thanksgiving will see 25 million travelers — a seven percent increase from the amount of people who flew last year. Although airports will be operating with extra agents and security lines to accommodate the additional flyers, there’s…
Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography/Flickr In January, Ryanair announced a new policy that required non-priority customers to gate check their larger carry-on bags free of charge. Now, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier is shaking up their baggage rules for a second time. On Thursday, the Irish-based airline released a statement that said passengers will have to shell…
Imagine this: You’re at an American airport standing in a long security or customs line and you see a separate, shorter queue that is moving much faster. You may even detect a hint of smugness on the faces of these savvy travelers as you inch forward. What gives? Sure, you’ve heard a bit about the…
If you think flying wears on you, consider being a flight attendant. They are required to act as referees, sheriffs, bartenders, and group therapists, all while trying to maintain their balance walking up and down an airplane aisle. If you want to be a happy traveler (and not get kicked off an airplane), you should…
Travel pillows can make all the difference when it comes to getting some much-needed sleep while crammed into a tiny airplane seat. Unfortunately, not all travel pillows are created equal. There are hundreds of models and styles on the market, from zany to classic, but you only need one reliable option. That’s where we come…
The first clue may be the look of panic in the gate attendant’s eyes. Or perhaps it’s the buzzing whispers reverberating through the assembled passengers. Then again, you could just look outside the airport window and see there’s no airplane parked on the tarmac. That’s when you realize you’re going nowhere. Thousands of flights are…
There’s a lot to take in when it comes to the complex world of airfare — particularly as it pertains to carry-on rules. To make matters more confusing, sometimes the airline you fly out on isn’t the one you fly back with. Booking sites like Kayak and Skyscanner will often compile itineraries with different airlines…
Steve Lynes/Flickr The TSA’s recent powder rule had travelers to the U.S. huffing and puffing, but now there’s finally some good news coming from airports that might actually speed up the security line. London’s Heathrow Airport is testing new X-ray scanners that could mean you no longer have to take out toiletries, electronics, and food…
Planning to stock up on spices on your trip to Tel Aviv? Packing talcum for your tot? Then, you might have to check your bag, thanks to a new TSA rule. Starting June 30, travelers flying into the U.S. will have to pack powdered substances in containers smaller than 12 ounces in carry-on luggage. Powders…