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How to Pop Your Ears on an Airplane
What to do when your ears get stopped up on a flight—and some tips for preventing the problem in the first place
Unvaccinated Americans May No Longer Freely Enter France
Global options for the unvaccinated continue to shrink. France has tightened restrictions for visitors from America who have not been fully vaccinated. Last Thursday, the country moved…
No Vaccine, No Kangaroos: Australia's Main Airline Will Only Serve the Jabbed
In November 2020, as word of the upcoming Covid-19 vaccines hit the streets, the head of Australia's most important airline had already made a controversial decision. "For…
The Penalty for U.S. Airline Mask Scofflaws Doubles Overnight and Is Now As High as $3,000
As of September 10, the penalty will double if you refuse to wear a mask at airports, on airplanes, and on other forms of transportation, according to the Department of Homeland…
Hawaii Nails Tourist For Saying She Took the "Maderna" Vaccine
When we warned you that Hawaii isn't messing around with jokers who try to pass off fake Covid-19 vaccination cards, apparently not everyone heard us. Last weekend, Chloe Mrozak, a…
Now Some European Countries Won't Accept Vaccination Older Than 270 Days
Depending on when they received their vaccination shots, international travelers may find it harder to enter two European countries this fall. Austria and Croatia have each introduced…
The USA's Newest Low-Cost Airline, Avelo, Announces East Coast Routes
Avelo Airlines, the newbie carrier with the soul of a soda (its tagline: "Refreshingly Smooth Travel") and nicely fizzy pricing structures, has decided to make New Haven, Connecticut,…
With Covid Still Uncontained, U.S. Extends Airline Mask Mandate
The United States' Transportation Security Administration has decided to extend its mask requirement for all passengers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ferries, and within…
What Type of Mask Should You Wear When You Fly?
The airlines have differing policies, and not all of them are clear. Here's what we know—and what we recommend.
The Best Covid-19 Testing Method for International Travel? There Are Problems
If we've learned one thing about Covid-19, it's that not only is the virus constantly mutating, but so are the realities of life during this pandemic era. We've covered the tests…
What to Do About Canceled Flights in This Summer of Airline Meltdowns
When American Airlines went through a rocky period early in June, when it canceled 10% of its flights during a fraught Father's Day weekend, I warned that the company's problems would…
Which Countries Allow Visitors Who Have Been Vaccinated?
Country by country, these places are open to travelers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19—but watch out for other restrictions and requirements.
Delta Air Lines Battles Call Wait Times by Easing Basic Economy Rules
If you've had to call an airline's customer service number in 2021, then you already know: Wait times are extreme. In fact, you might still be on hold right now. For a lot of messy…
New Covid Testing Kits Can Be Packed and Used to Reenter the U.S.
The United States still requires everyone who enters to produce a negative Covid-19 test result that's no older than 72 hours. The rule applies even if you're vaccinated, and the…
How Americans Can Obtain Proof of Vaccination for Travel
Your vaccination card might not be enough. Here's how to make sure you have the documentation you'll need to travel freely in other countries.
Wait, a New Ranking Says the Best U.S. Airline Is . . . United?!
Lately, United Airlines has been experiencing something unusual for the Chicago-based company: good publicity. Just this week, United ranked higher than any other U.S. airline on the…
This Low-Cost French Airline’s Flights to Paris from NYC Are Très Cheap
The Paris-based low-cost airline French Bee, which debuted in 2016, has launched its first route to and from the East Coast of the United States—and the fares are incroyable. (Or, to…
How to Avoid Being Fooled by Greenwashing on Vacation
Is that travel business as eco-conscious as it claims to be? Here's a beginner's guide to figuring out which ones are just full of hot air.
Vacation Sex Survey: Americans on the Mile High Club, One-Night Stands, and More
According to a newly released survey on the sex habits of vacationing Americans, almost a quarter of U.S. adults say they've gotten busy aboard some form of public transportation, be…
Wanna See the Future of Airport Security? Go to Vegas.
Las Vegas is famous for being a place to try out stuff you don't do elsewhere, whether that means playing blackjack at four in the morning or consuming your weight in jumbo shrimp at…
Biden's Executive Order Will Make Flying Cheaper and Less Stressful
Fa la la la la! It's Christmas in July for American travelers.President Joe Biden's just-issued Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy is a massive document…
Canada's Flair Airlines Discounts Fares to Sunny Cities for Fall and Winter Travel
We know, we know. The border between the U.S.A. and Canada has yet to open. But one of Canada's top budget carriers, Flair Airlines, is betting the border will reopen by autumn, so…
Airport Express Lanes for Vaccinated Travelers Are Coming
As the door to pandemic-era international travel slowly creaks open, border control agents are facing a new procedural problem: If their governments enact differing entry rules for…
Tennessee Will Help Pay Your Airfare If You Book a Hotel Stay
Tennessee is giving away thousands of airfare discounts to travelers who book certain hotel packages in the state. Dubbed "Tennessee on Me," the offer applies to stays in four…
United Airlines Will Add Seatback Screens to All of Its Planes
Pretty soon, United Airlines will offer seatback entertainment at every seat on its planes. The Chicago-based carrier made the announcement while releasing the news of its order of…