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Article / Arthur Frommer Online

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…

Article / Passportable

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…

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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…

Article / Money and Fees

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.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

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…

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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…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

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…

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Air Travel

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

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

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…

Article / Air Travel

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. 

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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…

Article / Passportable

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…

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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…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

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…

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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…

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Will There Ever Be a Subway Train Direct to NYC's LaGuardia Airport?

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's head-scratcher of a plan to bring a public transit train to New York City's LaGuardia Airport has been sent back to the drawing board. The…

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Why the U.S. Needs a Vaccine Requirement for Domestic Travel—and Is Unlikely to Get One

Should the United States require people who are traveling within the country to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19? Or, barring that, should passengers at least have to show that…

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When to Buy and When to Fly for the Cheapest Airfare in 2022: New Research

Many annual traditions have been pushed aside by the pandemic, but not one of this writer's favorites: the annual joint report by the Airline Reporting Corporation and Expedia. Why am…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

These Are the Vaccines Accepted for Entry into the United States

The USA will permit entry of foreign travelers as long as they have been vaccinated with a Covid-19 drug that appears on this list.

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Airlines and Airports Are Fighting Over Runway Fees. Your Airfare Could Soar.

Separate industry groups representing airlines and airports got into a spat this week, and—surprise!—you could end up the loser in the fight. At issue are the charges that airports…

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TSA Lowers PreCheck Renewal Fee (but Here's How to Get It for Free)

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has decided it's time to lower the charge passengers pay to renew PreCheck memberships. TSA PreCheck is one of the federal…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Finding Affordable Holiday Airfare and Hotels in 2021

The holidays will be tricky this year, and I’m not just talking about potential gift shortages due to global supply chain issues. Travel patterns continue to shift. While there’s still…

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Almost Everyone Agrees: American Airlines' New Conditions of Carriage Are Bad for Consumers

A few weeks ago, American Airlines quietly revised its Conditions of Carriage governing what customers can expect for their money. That sounds really boring, but trust us: You're…

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Apple Users in 8 States Can Soon Use Their Phones as ID at Airports

A lot of Apple customers will soon be able to leave their IDs in their bags when going through airport security. Earlier this month, the company announced that eight U.S. states have…