Travel experts at The Vacationer released their 2024 summer travel survey results this week, giving an overview of what travelers can expect this summer season beginning on Memorial Day weekend. The anonymous survey asked more than 1,000 American adults if and how they plan to travel this summer. Mathematics professor Eric Jones of Rowan College, … Read more
Summer vacation, here we come. Experts expect another busy summer travel season but airfare prices should sit steady this summer thanks to stabilizing supply and demand, according to The Points Guys (TPG). “We expect summer 2024 to be similar to last year in terms of demand and pricing,” Hayley Berg, lead economist at booking app … Read more
A Spirit Airlines flight attendant revealed the unique way she could tell if a flier is “sweet,” “chugged two to three beers”, or if they showered before a flight — just by seeing what shoes they wear. “Here’s what I’m assuming about you based on the shoes that you’re wearing on the plane coming from … Read more
When it comes to drinking on board a cruise ship, there is a rule that has even the most dedicated cruisers scratching their heads, claiming it is a “rip off.” Drink packages are a common offering on cruises, allowing guests to pay upfront to have the cost of alcoholic drinks at bars and restaurants on … Read more
Two friends made a man’s day after taking him on a helicopter ride as a “thank you” for his hard work. Paige Goldstein and Chantel Wright are in their 20s and currently traveling the world while working remotely. The pair, who are right now living in Cape Town, South Africa, were chatting with their apartment’s security guard, a man … Read more
It’s a travel by-pass. Flying on a Boeing 737 MAX might seem like playing Russian Roulette at 30,000 feet in light of recent incidents — but enterprising tech-heads have devised a special way for freaked-out fliers to avoid the aircraft model altogether. A booking platform named “Alternative Airlines” allows travelers to look for routes and … Read more
Give up a first-class seat — in this economy? Another day, another traveler treating flights like a game of musical chairs in the sky. This time, a woman was labeled “entitled” on social media after allegedly asking a fellow business class passenger to swap seats with her husband — who was assigned to economy class. … Read more
The skies may not be clear, but passengers’ minds surprisingly are. A strong majority of American travelers are unfazed by a noticeable spate of recent sky-high airline drama — most notably a door plug blowing off an Air Alaska flight in January — according to a new survey by the Associated Press. Despite those and … Read more
Australians have reported losing more than $220,000 in Booking.com scams in just one year amid a huge spike in cases. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch website received 363 reports of scams mentioning Booking.com last year, a whopping 585 percent increase on the year prior. In 2022, a significantly lesser 53 reports were made. The data … Read more
Don’t let the juice loose. The person behind the @travelpiratesus.io account on TikTok recently warned jetsetters to avoid airport charging stations because they are a cybersecurity risk. In the 34-second resurfaced clip posted on TikTok, the travel guru explains the dangers behind the airport charging hub. “Do not put your phone in those, do not charge your phone there. … Read more
Holiday travels can leave frequent flyers feeling stressed — that’s why one airport introduced therapy animals as a way for people to cope. But these aren’t your typical comfort canines; instead, the Portland International Airport is employing llamas. The incredibly furry, huggable and mammoth llamas named Beni and Prince took a trip to the travel hub … Read more
More than half of Americans who travel internationally require “recovery time” when they first get there (58%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who have traveled abroad within the past five years looked at how they prepare for their excursions and found that coming back home isn’t any easier, as the average … Read more
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Ron Nyswaner said it’s no coincidence that, in his new Showtime series “Fellow Travelers,” lead actors Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey are both gay — just like their on-screen characters. “That was important to us to try to achieve [LGBTQ+ actors playing LGBTQ+ characters],” Nyswaner, 67, told The Post. “But, we weren’t going … Read more
Fight or flight. Boarding a plane has become one of the most painful parts of modern travel, taking upwards of half an hour and triggering panic — and the possibility of violent squabbles — over available space in overhead lockers. This week, United implemented its new WILMA boarding system in a bid to expedite the … Read more
This guy was flyin’ before he even got on the plane. A traveler inside Dublin Airport claims he spotted a man getting a full-on workout in before departure. “While down at the gate, I noticed a man in full running gear (tshirt, shorts, runners), running laps up and down the full length of the terminal … Read more
The lighter the bag, the heavier the wallet. It’s easy to feel ripped off by the cost of air travel, but users are divided over one frequent flyer’s money-saving hack. Californian-based musical group Bed Sweater uploaded a clip on TikTok last week to share their trick, showing a man clandestinely using his foot to prop up the … Read more
Airlines are cracking down on a travel hack that can save customers money, while carrying ‘substantial’ risk for those who try it. Earlier this month, a North Carolina teen who booked on a flight from Florida to New York learned the consequences of hidden-city booking, or “skiplagging,” when American Airlines agents caught him apparently planning to disembark … Read more
Every new season, occasion, holiday, natural disaster, you name it, scammers work hard. Vacation seasons are one of their favorite times to pounce. Some in-person criminals might spy that you’re away and break in. Take steps to make sure your home isn’t a target. Most cybercrime targets you as you’re getting your trip scheduled and … Read more
Like traveling light? Well, one international airline has launched a clothes-sharing trial it hopes will lessen luggage, help the environment and create an all-round easier traveling experience. The “Any Wear, Anywhere” trial is currently underway for travelers to Japan, run by Japan Airlines and partnering company Sumitomo Corporation. It offers the opportunity for foreign tourists … Read more
Airline passengers feeling the pinch of sky-high fares are increasingly resorting to an old trick to save some money by booking flights with a layover to their intended city and ditching the second leg of the trip. Although not a new concept, “skiplagging” — also known as “hidden-city” or “throwaway” ticketing — has been gaining … Read more