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Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Airport Leadership Begs the US Government to Regulate Mask Usage

Much of the attention given to the issue of air travel safety in the time of Covid-19 has focused on the in-flight experience. But airports, too, are gathering places for crowds, and…

Article / Slideshows

Frommer's Publishes New Series of Affordable E-Books For Travel in the United States

To help our American readers find great road trips and exciting places to go in the United States, Frommer's just released nine new downloadable guides to some of the best places in…

Article / Passportable

The Famous Unclaimed Baggage Store Sells Lost Stuff Online, Too

Most regular travelers have heard about the Unclaimed Baggage store. If they have, the words probably fill them with dread. Unclaimed Baggage is one destination you hope never plays a…

Article / Air Travel

WATCH: An Airline Cabin Designer Explains the Systems That Clean the Air on Flights

An engineer for Airbus gave a video interview to explain how airline air circulation systems work—and to say whether he thinks the air on flights is safe.

Article / Air Travel

This Is LaGuardia?! NYC Airport Unveils Stunning New Terminal

Extreme Makeover: Hellhole Edition. Did you think you'd ever say "LaGuardia" and "gorgeous" in the same sentence? Take a look at the spacious and sparkling new Terminal B.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Senators Say Airlines Have Safety Gaps, Beg for Leadership from Trump Cabinet

Two U.S. senators have written a scathing letter to tell members of Donald Trump's cabinet they're not doing enough to protect traveling Americans on airlines. Edward Markey of…

Article / Passportable

Which U.S. Airline Is the Worst About Giving Pandemic Refunds?

Government complaints filed in March by consumers against airlines jumped by 347% compared to the previous year, according to newly released data from the Department of Transportation…

Article / Passportable

Miss Airports? Watch This Hilarious Homemade Re-Creation of Flying

A lot of us have had to cancel travel plans lately. But few have responded with the DIY élan of Dana Jondahl. When her annual birthday trip was nixed by the pandemic, the 34-year-old…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

In a First, Alaska Requiring Covid-19 Tests from Other Americans

American travelers are finding that the rest of the world doesn't trust them to be coronavirus-free. Several European countries now insist on seeing fresh results of a Covid-19 test…

Article / Passportable

Interactive Tool for Tracking Travel Restrictions Around the World

A handy online tool for tracking travel restrictions across the globe has been unveiled by the Montréal-based International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing…

Article / Air Travel

Air-Hotel Packages Are Poised to Make a Comeback for Cheap International Vacations

Air-hotel packages have been around for years—but in an economic downtown, these affordable vacation discount deals will be more valuable than ever.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Frontier Airlines Is Now Checking Temperatures—Will It Matter Much?

Nearly a month ago, Frontier Airlines announced that it would be the first U.S. airline to screen passengers for high temperatures. Several weeks have gone by, but on June 1, the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Will Hawaii Secede from the United States? Touristically, We Mean

Imagine if Gov. Andrew Cuomo were to meet with the New York State Legislature to propose a special relationship that only applied to New York State and France. "Because the Empire…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Will Airline Service Cuts Turn Parts of USA Into No-Go Zones?

Like our nation's highway system, airlines play a vital role in knitting together the country, allowing for commerce as well as travel between the states. That's why the federal…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

When Will Europe Reopen to Vacationers? A Country-by-Country Guide

The regulations surrounding tourism vary by nation and are rapidly changing, so we'll be updating this article as needed. Bookmark for the latest rules!

Article / Air Travel

What to Expect at TSA Screenings This Summer

Know the TSA's new policies for airport screenings in the summer of the pandemic.

Article / Passportable

Our Weekly Travel Podcasts: Airline Masks, Charities, and Border Testing

Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC in New York and our…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

If Americans Want to Travel Again, They'll Fight for On-Demand Testing

Countries around the world are making plans for welcoming international tourists again. Austria: Tourists must quarantine for two weeks—unless they can show recent proof of a negative…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Despite What They Say, Airlines Are Not Enforcing Mask Use

This spring, news about U.S. airlines has followed a familiar pattern. First, the airlines trumpet a new safety measure that the news media repeats, generating a round of praise. Then…

Article / Passportable

2020’s Ranking of the World’s Best Airports (Remember Airports?)

Do you miss airports? We've been in lockdown so long, we've even started to develop nostalgic feelings for LaGuardia. For those of you who also yearn to stuff your toiletries into…

Article / Passportable

Now You Can Order Airplane Food at Home for Some Reason

Stir-craziness among some grounded travelers has evidently grown so acute that they've developed a hankering for airplane snacks. Imperfect Foods, a grocery delivery service that…

Article / Passportable

United Airlines Revokes Promise to Keep Middle Seats Empty

Many news outlets reported that several airlines, United included, had announced they would keep the middle seat empty to help passengers practice social distancing.  United Airlines…

Article / Passportable

In Vienna, Pay An Extra $200 to Get Out of Quarantine

If you're lucky enough to be able to fly to Vienna right now—flights from the United States and other places with bad Covid-19 outbreaks have been canceled—you're still asked to…

Article / Passportable

Delta Cuts a Slew of Smaller Airports From Its Schedule

I used to have a roster of travel tips that I could pull out when the occasion demanded. One was always this: When you can, use smaller airports, where security lines will be a breeze…

Article / Passportable

After Backlash, Frontier Airlines Drops Social Distancing Fee

Frontier Airlines has abandoned plans to charge passengers extra to fly next to empty middle seats on flights, according to news reports. The move was made following widespread (and…