Bye-bye boarding lines. The sharing of posh private jets among travelers has soared to record heights in the US as many residents are getting wealthier and turning up their noses at commercial flying. While owning a plane is still impractical for many flyers — with prices for a new small jet starting around $14 million … Read more
Flying can take a toll on the body in many ways, but experts say there are simple nutrition rules travelers should follow to reduce common problems like bloating, dehydration, dry skin and fatigue. Air travel exposes travelers to changes in cabin humidity, pressure and oxygen levels that can affect overall comfort, with the dry cabin air being … Read more
How many times have you had a stopover after a long-haul flight and all you’ve wanted to do was curl up in a warm, cozy bed to get some shut-eye before jumping on your next flight? While many people often find solace in lying across a row of empty seats, or creating a makeshift bed … Read more
As if summer travel wasn’t stressful enough. In the midst of headache-making fuel prices, inflation hitting popular summer hotspots (looking at you, Europe) and long waits at airports all over, there’s a new worry that summer travelers can add to their list. Sneaky scammers are reportedly posing as airline customer service reps through fake phone … Read more
Some travelers are choosing flights based on price. Others are choosing them for political reasons, and we’re entering a new kind of no-fly list. Just days after Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, not everyone is feeling patriotic. Flyers are already attempting to boycott the airport, and United … Read more
A well-traveled Long Island man is on a mission to make jet lag a thing of the past — and his NASA-used technology is so popular that even World Cup teams such as England and France have relied on the app to stay energized. Mickey Beyer-Clausen, the son of a flight attendant, built his Timeshifter … Read more
It’s never rough seas for cruise connoisseur Carol Nicole. Nicole, 47, has been cruising for nearly six years, hitting the seas an impressive 33 times. And as a newly minted travel agent, she guarantees smooth sailing for her clients — and her over 68,000 “cruise besties” she’s dubbed on TikTok. “That’s my whole mission as … Read more
San Francisco International Airport ready to roll out the red carpet for the ultra-rich. The airport is officially seeking bidders to build a swanky new private terminal aimed at wealthy travelers who want to skip long TSA lines and have a valet driver take them directly to their planes. Travelers using the terminal, which would … Read more
NYC’s not number one — and it’s not even close. The Big Apple has received a big Bronx cheer from the worldly readers of a high-end travel publication — shoved down to a mediocre number eight on a list of the best cities in the country. Travel + Leisure’s hotly anticipated annual Best Cities awards saw Gotham … Read more
Las Vegas was once a playground for everyday travelers. Now, many visitors are finding the price of admission harder to justify as the city leans harder into luxury hotels, celebrity-chef restaurants, stadium weekends and costly events, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. For budget-minded travelers, the new Vegas can feel like a city of upcharges. A … Read more
The joke about air travel didn’t land with passengers. Southwest Airlines has issued an official verdict on whether or not passengers should stand up immediately after their plane touches down — and the internet is fuming. Sit down, you’re rockin’ the plane. Christopher Sadowski On June 30, the Dallas-based airline posted the following message to … Read more
For summer travelers braving this record-breaking heatwave to take holiday trips and vacations, remember this along with extra water and sunscreen — not having a REAL ID will add a penalty fee to your expenses. At $45, the fee is now more than double the original $18 charge. The requirement to use a REAL ID … Read more
Navigating the security line at Los Angeles International Airport is notoriously unpleasant, but a massive federal tech upgrade will quietly upgrade the drudgery for millions of passengers. TSA is rolling out a sweeping, $781.2 million fleet of advanced 3D computed tomography scanners across major transit hubs, including LAX, that promise to speed up check points … Read more
Was it a case of punch-drunk love? A “very drunk” Ryanair passenger is in hot water after punching a cop while being arrested during an international flight, as seen in a wild clip. The kerfuffle reportedly kicked off June 16 aboard a flight from Edinburgh, UK, to Palma de Mallorca in Spain, Jam Press reported. … Read more
Free food just got an early departure. Hawaiian Airlines just announced that complimentary meal service has hit some turbulence as the company will no longer be offering a free meal. Those sitting in economy — of course — will be the ones hit hard. But travelers can still grab some grub, they just have to … Read more
Americans are being urged to steer clear of jet ski rentals in the Bahamas as U.S. officials warn of sketchy operators linked to deaths, injuries and reported sexual assaults. In a Monday statement, the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas said that “rogue operators” are soliciting tourists on Nassau’s most popular beaches, including Cabbage Beach, Junkanoo … Read more
San Francisco International Airport — once the state’s crown jewel of seamless air travel, and envy of the nation — has become a nightmare hub for commuters. All down to a new Federal Aviation Administration rule which banned the airport’s famous side-by-side landings — a move travelers say has turned one of America’s beloved airports … Read more
Hell on wheels? You can now tell bus drivers to “go to Hel” without insult. A Polish transit company has resurrected the controversial Bus 666 after it was rebranded several years ago under pressure from religious groups. Cleverly dubbed the “Highway To Hell,” the daily 13-hour bus route run by FlixBus takes passengers from Kraków … Read more
British Airways is speaking out after a recent technical issue at Heathrow Airport left thousands of passengers separated from their luggage and many travelers angry. The disruption occurred last Friday at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, British Airways’ main hub, after what airport officials described as a technical issue involving the baggage system. The outage prevented luggage from being … Read more
When you signed up for TSA Pre-Check, you were promised the dream of breezing through airport security, keeping your shoes on, and not having to sift through your strategically packed backpack to take out your laptop. But the selling point of ease holds little value when the security lines are hours long, and there aren’t … Read more