A traveler may not always be at home or at ease, but in these destinations, feeling unwelcome is underscored. Experts note that what is perceived as all-out rudeness often amounts to cultural differences, a clash rather than intentional cruelty. And that culture clash is equally felt; a poll of European tourism experts found that many … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members who are not flying to go through security and enter secure areas to greet arriving passengers or say goodbye to departing loved ones at the gate at some US airports. Under the program, eligible TSA PreCheck members without tickets can pass … Read more
Labor Day is upon us, marking one of the year’s busiest weekends for air travel, and while many will be taking to the friendly skies, not everyone will get where they’re going on time. To help travelers plan and pad their time accordingly, a new ranking reveals which airlines and airports are the biggest culprits … Read more
American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes as US carriers increasingly chase higher-spending travelers. The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats. The carrier, which is expanding its premium offerings to improve profitability, said the first retrofitted aircraft will begin … Read more
Southwest Airlines on Wednesday unveiled plans to open its first-ever airport lounges, as the carrier steps up efforts to attract higher-spending premium travelers and diversify revenue streams. The airline, which has been working to shed its low-cost image and boost ancillary revenue through assigned seating, extra-legroom seats and other product enhancements, said it would partner with JPMorgan … Read more
Bad luck has cursed river cruisers in Europe this summer, who have been literally stuck between a rock and a hard place. Trips on the Rhine and Danube have been severely impacted by, essentially, the lack of river, due to a combination of reduced snow runoff in the Alps over the winter and elevated summer … Read more
American Airlines will outfit its narrow-body jets with more premium seats and entertainment screens, the company announced Tuesday — a major strategic bet on high-spending travelers aimed at narrowing the earnings gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has ramped up amenities on its flights to compete more aggressively … Read more
Your Trader Joe’s seasoning could be confiscated for contraband. Move over Trader Joe’s tote bags, because there’s a trendy new item reselling overseas, but it could get you in tons of trouble. South Koreans have been scouring store shelves, buying up the cult-favorite Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend on trips to … Read more
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