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United Airlines Launches ‘Twilight Bag Drop’ at Chicago O’Hare

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Article / Air Travel

Viral Air Travel Hacks: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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This Group of Americans Can Now Get TSA PreCheck for Free

The Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program, which provides enrollees with faster and less onerous preflight security screenings, is already a good bargain at $76.75…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Traveling with Sleep Apnea: Expert Recommendations for CPAP Gear, Finding Distilled Water, and Other Tips

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Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Why U.S. Sunscreens Are Finally About to Get a Lot Better

Americans will soon be able to erase sunscreen off their lists of must-buy souvenirs when traveling to Europe and Asia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently added…

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Did You Know Wearing Camouflage Is Against the Law in These Popular Caribbean Countries?

Camo prints have made a fashion comeback in 2026, according to the people who keep track of these things.The editors of Who What Wear advise readers interested in joining the trend to…

Article / Air Travel

TSA Makes Leap Toward Privatization with TSA Gold+

Fresh off a monthslong partial government shutdown that led to chaotic airport checkpoint lines, staff working without pay for 44 days, and more than 1,000 agents walking off the job…

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Southwest Airlines Bans Robots from Flights Following ‘Stewie’ Incident

A major U.S. carrier has recently updated its baggage policy in a very specific way following two similar incidents that caused minor stirs and delays.  “Southwest Airlines does not…

Article / Air Travel

First-of-Its-Kind "Remote Terminal" Lets You Go Through TSA Before Arriving at the Airport

For the first time, some air travelers will soon be able to complete the Transportation Security Administration screening process at a remote location, before arriving at the…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Are Korean Sunscreens Better? Dermatologists Answer Our Burning Questions About Sun Protection

Contrary to what you might think, dermatologists really do want you to go outside. “It's great to be outdoors!” says Dr. Jennifer N. Choi, professor of dermatology at Northwestern…

Article / Air Travel

Another Major U.S. Airline Is Restricting This Common Device on Flights

Due to safety concerns, American Airlines has tightened its rules for traveling with portable chargers that run on lithium batteries. Effective Friday, May 1, each passenger is limited…

Article / Money and Fees

Tips for Saving Money This Summer on Flights and Road Trips Amid Sky-High Fuel Prices

The ever-increasing cost of fuel is, yes, driving up the cost of vacations this summer. And we’re not just talking about road trips. Airfares have also shot up, with ticket costs in…

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Checked Luggage Fees Have Gone Up Again. Here's What You'll Pay, Airline by Airline

The war in Iran has sent jet fuel prices soaring, and you can bet the airlines will pass along as big a share of those costs as possible to the consumer. That means higher airfares…

Article / Air Travel

Southwest Airlines Further Restricts Portable Chargers on Flights

Southwest Airlines is establishing one of the strictest policies on lithium portable chargers in the U.S.According to an internal message that was posted for employees this week and…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Study Finds the Germiest Thing You Travel With—and It's Seven Times Dirtier Than Your Shoes

The dirtiest travel item was recently determined by a set of microbial tests conducted by experts—and it wasn't even close. Worse, the germiest object is something you definitely must…

Article / Air Travel

Epic Security Lines Mean Chaos, and Missed Flights, At Many United States Airports This Week

In the fall of 2025, during the longest government shutdown in United States history, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lost some 1,100 agents, a 25% jump in…

Article / Timing Your Trip

How Far in Advance Should You Book Flights? Two Major Studies Have Answers

Knowing whom to trust is important in travel (and, for that matter, in life). Up until 2 years ago, I put my trust in the airfare studies done by the Airlines Reporting Corporation…

Article / Food and Drink

A Beginner's Guide to Cheese in France: How to Buy, What to Try, and How to Bring Your Fromage Back Home

There are a lot of silly stereotypes about France, but the country’s fondness for cheese is real. The average French person consumes 24.4 kilograms (about 54 pounds) of the stuff each…

Article / Air Travel

More Airlines Restrict Power Banks: Is Your Battery Allowed?

Last year portable chargers, a commonly packed item that provides extra power for electronics, began appearing on the no-no lists for flyers. Lithium batteries can be lifesavers for…

Article / Air Travel

What Airline Refund Rights Do Americans Still Have? Here's What Remains

In 2025, the major U.S. airlines were taken off the leash by the incoming federal administration. A lobbyist for the airlines, Sean Duffy, was installed as the head of the Department…

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A Dodgy Travel Hack for Tricking Airport Luggage Scales—and What to Try Instead

When you're trying to keep your luggage under airline weight limits, traveling with gifts around the holidays can be a real hassle—unless, of course, you and your loved ones wisely…

Article / Air Travel

The Airline Basic Tickets That Come with the Most Freebies (or the Most Extra Charges)

Passengers can’t be expected to keep track of which airlines still include perks once considered standard, such as checked baggage or in-flight refreshments, and which airlines have…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When It Comes to Travel Insurance

Toothpaste? Check. Underwear? Check. Correct and up-to-date travel insurance? Going by the growing number of claims made travelers, the last one is clearly something vacationers often…

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The Frommer's Travel Gift Guide: 20 Presents So Good You May Keep Them for Yourself

We’re calling it a gift guide, but who are we kidding? You’re going to want some of these for yourself.Each of these products has been hand-selected by Frommer's editors for making the…

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6 Ways Travel Is About to Get More Expensive—And Why

Hotel ratesAccording to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), hotel rates are expected to increase globally by 4% over the next few years.This is partly due to demand…