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The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make on a Walt Disney World Vacation
Disney World vacations are full of pitfalls. Save money and avert discomfort by avoiding these basic planning mistakes.
10 Surprising Things That Could Trigger a Bag Search at the Airport
If you pack any of these items, don't be surprised if airport security agents ask to open your luggage for closer inspection.
POV: Follow the Path of Checked Luggage Through an Airport's Conveyor Belt Network
In today's installment of The Internet May Be Destroying Society, but Hey, You Should Totally Check Out This Video, someone put a camera on luggage to show were it goes after airport…
The U.S. Hasn't Fully Tested Airline Evacuations in Years. Experts are Alarmed.
Even though nearly everything about flying has changed since the rules were set, the FAA has blocked evacuation testing that reflects actual conditions.
Just as We Predicted, Delta Air Lines Raises Checked Bag Fees
We knew this was coming. Though U.S. airlines swear they're in competition, they actually tend to raise baggage fees in a group.Two weeks ago, we saw bag fee increases from American…
Tired of Tipping? Vacation in These Countries Where Tips Aren't Required or Expected
There are many countries in the world where tipping isn't required because local rules or customs already provide for service workers.
Yes, You Can Survive a Plane Crash: Tips from a Longtime Safety Expert
The airline crash survival rate is better than you might think. Technology has improved, but human behavior must too, says an industry authority.
2023 in Review: These Top Travel Trends Were Hot on Frommer's
As 2023 draws to a close, a look back at the year’s headlines shows it was an eventful one in travel—and much of what happened wasn’t great. Wars raged. The planet roasted. Prices…
How to Use Delta, American, United, and Southwest Bag Trackers
How to use airline bag-tracking systems—and how they stack up against tools like Apple AirTags
The Frommer's Travel Products Gift Guide for 2023
The success of gift-giving lies in the using. Too many presents are politely received but then wind up on the shelf, at the back of the closet, or in the bin. The real winners are the…
How to Avoid Bedbugs While Traveling
Follow these practical tips so you don't inadvertently bring back bedbugs as a souvenir.
Can Passengers Bring Cannabis on Cruise Ships? What to Know About Pot and Cruising
Is marijuana legal on cruises if it's legal where you board? Let's weed out the myths from the facts.
SCOOP: No, Dubrovnik Is Not Fining Tourists €265 for Using Wheeled Luggage
The story isn't true.This happens more often than any of us should accept: Scandalous "news" is published and because it's clicky, it gets spread far and wide—but nobody is actually…
What You Must Reserve in Advance at Walt Disney World—and When Bookings Open
Even when the economy sags and disposable income drops, Disney's theme parks usually find a way to increase revenue. In the company's last financial quarter, despite a sharp collapse…
Are Budget Airlines Truly Budget? Crunching the True Cost of That "Cheap" Flight
They fly to the most popular vacation destinations, and they almost always grab attention with the lowest fares. The so-called ultra low-cost carriers, or budget airlines, have become…
Is the TSA's 3-1-1 Liquids Rule Ending Now That Technology Has Improved?
The days of bringing a full-sized bottle of water or shampoo in your carry-on bag for a flight are, by and large, a distant memory. In fact, some young travelers have never known such…
Pressure Mounts for Improving Accessibility for Air Travelers with Disabilities
Advocates and some government leaders say more needs to be done to make air travel safer and easier for people who use wheelchairs.
Is Flying Damaging Your Hearing? 7 Ways to Reduce the Risk
Why audiologists have concerns about flying (and it has nothing to do with loud engines or screaming babies)
How to Complain to Delta Air Lines
Follow these instructions to file a complaint with Delta Air Lines.
Where Iconic Designer Bob Mackie Travels for Inspiration
Bob Mackie has been hailed as the greatest costume designer who ever lived. But away from the stage, he travels to unplug and to find inspiring fabrics and works of art. Where does he…
WATCH: SNL's Brutal Takedown of Southwest Airlines
America has very few true "water cooler" shows anymore that everyone talks about after they air. Heck, with so many people working from home and not from offices, America doesn't seem…
The World's Most On-Time Airlines and Airports in 2022
As it does every year, Cirium, a leading aviation analytics company, has crunched the numbers to come up with its On-Time Performance Review of global airlines. The annual report card…
8 Things You Should Always Pack in Your Onboard Personal Item for Air Travel
Some travel essentials should stay within reach when you're flying—not in your carry-on and certainly not in a checked bag.
Alaska Airlines Launches Electronic Bag Label: See How it Works
Alaska Airlines has started rolling out a new electronic bag tag that eliminates the need for printed destination labels for checked luggage. The new devices, which were announced…
Verizon Gooses Its International Data Benefits to Be More Competitive
Earlier in 2022, smartphone service giant T-Mobile, which gobbled up competitor Sprint in 2020, flexed the power of its post-merger muscle by increasing the speed and data available to…