Southwest is overhauling its most popular rewards perk — and it’s a lot to unpack. Starting on Jan. 1, the popular airline will be changing the terms of its Rapid Rewards program — a longtime favorite where travelers scored free flights using the Companion Pass. The pass was said to be one of the best … Read more
New Jersey takes the noise crown. A recent study found that New Jersey is the loudest state in the lower 48. Using metrics including residents and bars per square mile, road and air traffic, construction activity, noise complaint searches, public transit density, and dog ownership, the study weighted 0-to-100 scales for each category to determine … Read more
Travelers heading to China could face years of detention under sweeping national security laws, according to an updated US State Department advisory. Americans traveling to China face elevated risks of arbitrary detention, exit bans, and digital surveillance, per the Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory issued by the US State Department. The State Department added … Read more
Airbnb is cracking down on hosts making unreasonable requests of guests. Hosts are no longer allowed to ask guests to wash and put away dishes or strip the beds. The travel giant sent an email to hosts on Wednesday warning them of a new policy, which will be in effect as of November 20. Under … Read more
Travelers are hanging up their “Do Not Disturb” signs as they line up for kid-free vacations. JetBlue and Virgin Voyages are cashing in on tired parents with their new offer — child-free getaways. The two powerhouses have teamed up to deliver moms and dads a much-needed break with their first-of-its-kind experience. Starting today, travelers can … Read more
Don’t forget to tip your robots. A recent TikTok has exposed an airport store for prompting customers to select an 18% tip at a self-checkout kiosk. Dr. Clay Moss, a longevity specialist, recently posted a TikTok where a self-service payment terminal automatically nudged him to tip. In an undisclosed airport, the doctor was stunned when … Read more
The US State Department has escalated its travel warning for an East African nation popular for its wildlife safaris, urging Americans to reconsider visiting amid heightened health concerns and ongoing security threats. The State Department on Monday raised its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution,” to Level 3, “Reconsider Travel.” Health … Read more
The U.S. Embassy in France is warning Americans to steer clear of violent protests as unrest sparked curfews and raised concerns about travel disruptions across the country. The riots — fueled by a range of grievances, including rising living costs and mass migration — have been reported across France, with protests reported in cities including … Read more
No mosquitoes in the House of Mouse. A civil engineer has revealed why there are no mosquitoes at Disney parks. “You won’t get bitten by a mosquito at Walt Disney World, and that is completely by design,” shared The Mouselets in a TikTok post. The self-described “civil engineer who loves Disney” has made it her … Read more
Delta passengers can now receive a free Wi-fi perk on long flights across the Pacific, but there’s a catch. On Oct. 20, Delta announced that free Wi-Fi is being extended across Asia-Pacific routes. The coverage is only for passengers enrolled in SkyMiles accounts, but enrollment is free for any flier. Once fliers enroll in an … Read more
The cost of seeing those beautiful spacious skies, amber waves of grain and purple mountain majesties is a lot more than it used to be. Road tripping to spot the fall foliage has gotten pricier as gas prices are surging in nearly every state as the war with Iran continues to boost the cost of … Read more
An American Airlines flight departed from St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Oct. 17, bound for Philadelphia, before turning back to the airport. Gary Leff, a Texas-based aviation expert who founded the blog “View from the Wing,” told Fox News Digital that engine oil entering an aircraft’s air supply could potentially explain the odor, although … Read more
Southwest Airlines is sending passengers on more sunny escapes, adding 11 new international routes to popular vacation hotspots for Americans craving beaches and warm weather overseas. Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium reveals the 11 fresh routes will roll out between November 2026 and June 2027. The expansion kicks off Nov. 1 with a brand-new … Read more
No tears for the mildly inconvenienced. Travel blogger Tomiko Harvey went viral after sharing her recent turbulent flight experience, where a fellow passenger asked if she would give up her aisle seat so she could sit next to her husband on a ten-hour flight — and cried for three hours when Harvey said “no.” In … Read more
United Airlines is adding a few new destinations to its friendly skies roster. The airline announced this week that it will add five new nonstop North American routes, with three serving cities north of the border. Of the new routes, three will be international expansions, and two will be domestic. Experts say the domestic routes … Read more
Your savings may be getting shipwrecked. The world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Cruise, has just announced it will start using dynamic pricing on certain drink and WiFi packages. The mega cruise line dropped a press release introducing its newest packaging structure — FunPacks, the “largest offering of packages tailored to different vacation styles,” the announcement … Read more
Anthony Bourdain’s memoir-in-essays, “Kitchen Confidential,” was first published in the year 2000, when the domestic economy was roaring, and with it the restaurant and travel industries. There had once been a wide gulf between the upscale Le Cirque and downscale Papaya King crowds, but “Kitchen Confidential” helped bring the hungry middle populace to the table … Read more
As Halloween creeps up on the calendar, those planning to fly that day should keep a few key TSA rules in mind if they want to travel in costume. While dressing up when flying by plane (rather than witch’s broom) on October 31 is not generally prohibited — indeed, pajama-style outfits like animal-themed onesies can … Read more
American Airlines has canceled three routes this year — including one of its longest non-stop flights. The Fort Worth-based airline has cut three routes from its schedule this year, dropping one domestic destination and two international gateways. The carrier terminated flights to Santa Maria (SMX) in California earlier this year, followed by Tijuana International Airport … Read more
A passenger’s trip through airport security lines took an unexpected turn after TSA officers noticed something unusual hidden inside a piece of computer equipment. The unidentified passenger was going through security at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona when a TSA officer spotted on the X-ray machine an unusual mass and wiring inside an Apple Mac … Read more