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The best vacations with kids: Pauline Frommer on where to go, places to stay, getting there, food, sightseeing, and great experiences.
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,…
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.
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?
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…
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…
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.
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
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Hackers Can Steal Your Frequent Flier Miles: How to Protect Your Travel Loyalty Accounts
How to protect your travel points from being stolen—and what to do if those miles are missing.
Are Budget Airlines Truly Budget? Crunching the True Cost of That "Cheap" Flight
They fly to the most popular vacation destinations, and they almost always grab attention with the lowest fares. The so-called ultra low-cost carriers, or budget airlines, have become…
Flipboard Travel: Find Frommer's Information for Your Next Trip on This Free App
How the free Flipboard app makes saving the ideas you find on Frommer's even easier
Is the TSA's 3-1-1 Liquids Rule Ending Now That Technology Has Improved?
The days of bringing a full-sized bottle of water or shampoo in your carry-on bag for a flight are, by and large, a distant memory. In fact, some young travelers have never known such…
Money-Saving Travel Trick: Join AARP Even if You’re Under 50
When it comes to reaping AARP travel benefits, 30 is the new 50. The advocacy group, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons but now officially just AARP, focuses…
Why Getting to JFK Airport in NYC Could Be a Nightmare for Years to Come
Getting to and from New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport by car, public transit, taxi, and ride-hailing services will soon get a lot more difficult—and the situation…
If You Use the Public Phone Chargers at the Airport, the FBI Has a Warning for You
It's awfully easy to run out of mobile phone power when you travel. The travel industry has offloaded lots of activity and paperwork to the smartphone in your pocket: Flight check-in,…
An Easy Way to Eliminate Long Global Entry Interview Wait Times
Wait times for Global Entry interviews remain very long. But there's an easy way for international travelers to speed things up.
United Airlines Now Asks Customers to Donate Money to Sustainable Flying. Is This Legit?
If you’ve booked a flight on United Airlines in recent weeks, you may have noticed an option to tack a few dollars onto your final bill. “Want to make the future of flying more…
Airlines to Cut New York City Flights This Summer to Combat Labor Shortage
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and United Airlines have all signaled they intend to cut flights to New York City this summer as the United States faces an ongoing…
Pressure Mounts for Improving Accessibility for Air Travelers with Disabilities
Advocates and some government leaders say more needs to be done to make air travel safer and easier for people who use wheelchairs.
Amid Record TSA PreCheck Enrollment, Here’s How to Get Through Airport Security Faster
With TSA PreCheck enrollment surging, even prescreened passengers should take these steps to ensure a speedy trip through the airport.