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Google Flights vs. Kayak: Putting Their New When-to-Book Tools to the Test

We tried out two new online tools that claim to tell users the best time to book flights. Here are the upsides and downsides to both. 

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

What Are the Best Days to Fly This Holiday Season? CheapAir Predicts the Cheapest Flights

Airport traffic and airfares have been in constant flux for years now. Knowing the best days to book flights for the cheapest airfare has become something of a guessing game. But if…

Article / Passportable

Airline Introduces Child-Free Zone So Grown-Ups Can Enjoy "Quiet" Flights

A European airline will cordon off the first 12 rows of its A350 aircraft to create an adults-only area where no one under the age of 17 may sit. “This zone in the aircraft is intended…

Article / Air Travel

Tracking Flight Prices: What to Do When You Book a Trip, Then Find a Better Deal

Strategies to try when you're tracking flight prices and discover cheaper plane tickets for a trip you've already booked

Article / Passportable

Hot Pilot in a Cat Video Demonstrates Best Place to Sit on Airplanes

Fasten your seat belts. Today, we have something rare. Somehow, multiple aspects of our pop culture's all-consuming and relentless social media banality have collided to provide…

Article / Air Travel

Premium Economy vs. Economy Plus on Airplanes: What’s the Difference?

Want some extra legroom on your flight? Or an elevated set of amenities? The differences in price and perks between premium economy and main cabin plus seats. 

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Flying Through LAX? Now You'll Need to Pack One of These

The Transportation Security Administration clamped down on liquids and gels in carry-ons way back in 2006. An entire generation is reaching adulthood without ever having known the…

Article / Money and Fees

Avoid Travel Cancellation Fees with This Simple, Legal Trick

If it's too late to get out of that hotel booking, that Disney dining reservation, or other advance plan, there's often a simple last-ditch thing you can do to wriggle out of it.

Article / Air Travel

The Worst U.S. Airports for Catching a Connecting Flight

We're naming airport names, and breaking down our advice by season, ticket type, and more.

Article / Air Travel

The Air Traffic Controller Shortage: When Will It Improve? How Can You Prepare?

A shortage of air traffic controllers may be contributing to flight disruptions at U.S. airports. How—and how long—will your travels be affected? 

Article / Air Travel

Scam Alert: Passengers Report Fake Airline Phone Numbers Are Listed by Google

Some passengers are saying bogus customer service phone numbers are being displayed on Google, leading unsuspecting customers directly to scammers.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

1 in 3 Flights Could Be Canceled This Summer, Europeans Warn

Today's Times of London published a headline that will dismay anyone who has a European vacation in the works for this year: Air traffic control strike will hit up to 1 in 3 summer…

Article / Family & Kids

Family Travel on a Budget: Our Top 14 Tips

The best vacations with kids: Pauline Frommer on where to go, places to stay, getting there, food, sightseeing, and great experiences.

Article / Air Travel

Can I Cancel a Flight and Get a Refund? Rules for Refunds, Reimbursements, and More

Sorting through the fine print of an airline’s policies can be tedious and confusing, and it doesn’t get any easier when things go awry. From meal and hotel vouchers to refunds,…

Article / Air Travel

Which Airlines Have Free Wi-Fi? And Which Will Charge You to Stay Connected?

Here are the airlines that have free Wi-Fi—along with strategies for staying connected for free on carriers that charge for Wi-Fi.

Article / Air Travel

Small Airplanes Are Becoming Less Common—and That Could Affect Your Next Trip

Airlines are betting on bigger planes and fewer flights to be more efficient. What does that mean for passengers?

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

The United Kingdom Sets a Start Date for Its New Entry Fee

Think of it as a cover charge to one of the most historic clubs in the world. The United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) has set a date for the launch of its…

Article / Passportable

Nonstop Flights to British Virgin Islands from U.S. Are Here at Last

For the first time in decades, you can take a commercial flight straight from the U.S. mainland to the British Virgin Islands. Up to now, U.S. travelers aiming for the archipelago's…

Article / Air Travel

Can Kids Use TSA PreCheck with Their Parents? Sometimes. Here's How to Know

If you have TSA PreCheck and you want to bring your kids through the security screening line with you, there are some rules you should know first.

Article / Air Travel

5 Reasons Early Morning Flights Are Less Likely to Be Delayed

Why booking the first flight of the day is still a smart move to avoid delays in air travel

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

France Bans Short-Haul Flights—but Only a Few Routes Are Affected

This week France became the first country in the world to enact a ban on short-haul domestic flights. According to the new law, airlines may not operate flights between two French…

Article / Money and Fees

How to Travel in Italy for Cheap: 30 Money-Saving Tips

Expert advice for getting there, getting around, seeing the sights, finding accommodations, eating well, and shopping—all on a shoestring budget

Article / Passportable

If You Need a Passport by This Summer, You Could Be in Trouble: What to Do

Ever since March, the U.S. State Department has warned that the wait time for a new passport in 2023 is 10 to 13 weeks.It's now May, and that estimate hasn't changed. That means if…

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When Free Flights to Hong Kong Become Available in the U.S.—and How to Apply

An earlier version of this post has been updated with new information.Earlier this year, Hong Kong hatched a tourism-boosting plan to give away more than 500,000 airline tickets to…

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Lyft Airport Pickup Just Got a Lot Easier for Some Riders

The tricky task of timing pickup at the airport from a ride-hailing app is getting easier for a lot of Lyft users this summer. The company has launched a new feature that lets you…