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Most Reliable Airlines? The U.S. Carriers with Fewest Cancellations and Delays

The 10 largest U.S. airlines canceled just 1.29% of flights last year, according to final figures for 2023 released by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The government notes the…

Better Pack Light! Mishandled Checked Luggage Spikes at Airports

You can add lost luggage to the long list of problems plaguing air travelers in this summer of canceled flights, hours-long airport lines, and soaring ticket prices. U.S. airlines are…

Which U.S. Airline Takes the Best Care of Luggage?

U.S. airlines carried about 224 million checked bags in the second half of 2021—a significant increase from the 159 million bags checked from January through June. Inevitably, the…

Spit Take! Study Says Don't Drink the Water on Planes

You should probably stick to bottled water in the skies. That's the conclusion of a new study measuring airline water safety, conducted by Hunter College's New York City Food Policy…

Istanbul Airport Attack, Cuban Tourism, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* DEADLY SUICIDE BOMBINGS AT ISTANBUL AIRPORT (Huffington Post). Three suicide bombers attacked Istanbul Ataturk Airport last…

Discount Airline Coming to Newark

Allegiant Air will soon begin offering flights to and from Newark Liberty International Airport. That makes it the airport's first discount carrier since a government lawsuit charged…

Is Economy Plus Really Worth the Price?

As airlines cram seats more tightly together, they're profiting from new ways out of the crush. Premium economy seats, which give you a few inches more legroom, have been around for a…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maine Coast

The state of Maine is increasingly hyping its new Maine Maritime Heritage Trail (www.maritimemaine.org), a made-up travel route along the state's entire looooong coastline -- which is…