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Is Airplane Water Safe? What You Should (and Should Not) Drink Aboard a Flight
When the beverage cart comes rolling your way during a flight, here are the safest, tastiest drinks to order—and the ones to avoid.
8 Places to Look if You Can't Find a Covid-19 Test
It's always smarter and safer to test for Covid-19 before going to visit someone else—and tests are required for most international travel. But there's a crunch on test…
Sharp Price Increase for U.S. Passports Announced
Looks like inflation is also hitting government fees. This week, the U.S. State Department announced that the cost of a passport will go up by 13%. Beginning December 27, a new…
Spock’s Ears and Other Major Changes Coming to the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum
Two of the most iconic appendages in sci-fi are going on permanent display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The institution…
Holiday Flight Delayed? This Hard Seltzer Company Will Buy You a Drink
Air travel could drive anybody to drink nowadays, so maybe it makes sense that liquor companies are trying to ease our flying woes this holiday season. Last week we told you about a…
Low-Cost Icelandic Airline Debuts in U.S. with $109 Fares to Europe
A fledgling low-cost airline called Play, which has been flying between Iceland and other parts of Europe since 2019, is expanding into the United States with introductory…
Maker's Mark Will Reimburse Your Checked Baggage Fee for Holiday Travel
Holiday travel just got a dram cheaper, thanks to a friendly promotion from Maker's Mark. The Kentucky bourbon distiller has announced that it will reimburse airline baggage fees up to…
New Airline Breeze Airways Expands in New York and Florida with Fares Starting at $39
Succeeding in the travel industry during this pandemic is no small accomplishment. But little Breeze Airways, which debuted in May of this year, seems to be doing just that thanks to…
Buying Travel Insurance During Covid-19: Should You? What Kind?
If you never bought travel insurance before, you should now. When you vacation in the age of coronavirus, here's what to look for in a policy—and what it won't cover.
U.S. Extends Mask Mandate on Planes and Shortens Testing Window for Border Arrivals
Passengers will need to continue masking up on U.S. planes, trains, and buses through at least March 18, 2022, the White House announced today. The country's mask mandate for public…
Will There Be an Airport Holiday Staffing Mess? The TSA Updates the Situation
The Biden administration has announced that 90% of the federal workers who were required to be vaccinated by November 22 have now received at least one dose. What's more, the…
Figure Out Where to Use Your Credit Card Rewards Points for Flights with This Free Online Tool
If you've racked up a bunch of air travel miles from a credit card or airline rewards program and you'd like to redeem them for an international flight, a free, new online tool from…
That Tempting Travel Deal Could Be a Rip-Off. Tips for Spotting a Real Bargain
Promoted travel deals are often just marketing—and sometimes scams. Here's how to find the actual values.
For Better or Worse, Booze Will Soon Flow Again on All Major U.S. Airlines
United Airlines has resumed selling hard liquor in the economy cabin on flights of at least 301 miles. Like many other carriers, United went dry during the early weeks of the pandemic…
This Thanksgiving Season's Busiest Airports—and When They'll Be Most Crowded
When should you get to the airport to fly home for Thanksgiving this year? A lot depends on which airport you'll be flying from. Which is why we're thankful for Hopper. The…
Warning: Time May Be Running Out on Your Covid Flight Credits
Forget free champagne in first class. Starting in spring 2020, the most coveted amenities for air travelers became a flexible cancellation policy and flight credits that could be used…
Accidentally Traveling with Cannabis: Does Anyone Care Anymore?
If you forget you left a marijuana product in your luggage, what will happen if it's found at the airport? The answer is changing—and changing fast.
How Soon Can You Fly with a Baby on an Airplane?
Airline rules and early health concerns to consider before getting on a plane with your newborn
What's in the New Infrastructure Bill for Travelers? Lots of Great Stuff We Need
Travel in the United States is about to get a lot more safe, convenient, enjoyable, and—possibly—less expensive. And it's all thanks to the just-passed infrastructure bill. Officially…
List of Airlines Requiring All Passengers to Be Vaccinated for Covid-19
These airlines have made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory to fly on some or all routes—sometimes independent of the policies in destinations.
Which U.S. Airline Is Safest for Pets? Government Data Shows Top Dog
Each year, U.S.-based airlines transport hundreds of thousands of pets, and the vast majority of those dogs and cats reach their destinations with no trouble. When something goes wrong…
Why Your Dog Can’t Fly into the U.S. from More Than 100 Countries Right Now
Pandemic lockdowns prompted a surge in pet adoptions as Americans stuck at home scoured the internet for furry friends to relieve the monotony. When local shelters don't have any dogs…
JetBlue's Current Flash Sale Is Impressive—But Has Big Limitations
OK, I'm writing this blog post quickly since this sale ends soon—at midnight on Friday, October 29, to be precise. But if you can get your fall/winter plans in order by that time, you…
Is It Safe to Choose Southwest Airlines This Holiday Season?
On the weekend starting October 8, Southwest Airlines went into an operational meltdown, resulting in a shortage of pilots and flight attendants that, the airline says, necessitated…
If You Need a Covid Test to Fly, Be Careful—Timing Is Everything
Update: As of December 6, 2021, the United States now requires the test to be taken no longer than one calendar day before travel to the United States begins. In many cases, that will…