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5 Reasons Early Morning Flights Are Less Likely to Be Delayed
Why booking the first flight of the day is still a smart move to avoid delays in air travel
France Bans Short-Haul Flights—but Only a Few Routes Are Affected
This week France became the first country in the world to enact a ban on short-haul domestic flights. According to the new law, airlines may not operate flights between two French…
How to Travel in Italy for Cheap: 30 Money-Saving Tips
Expert advice for getting there, getting around, seeing the sights, finding accommodations, eating well, and shopping—all on a shoestring budget
If You Need a Passport by This Summer, You Could Be in Trouble: What to Do
Ever since March, the U.S. State Department has warned that the wait time for a new passport in 2023 is 10 to 13 weeks.It's now May, and that estimate hasn't changed. That means if…
When Free Flights to Hong Kong Become Available in the U.S.—and How to Apply
An earlier version of this post has been updated with new information.Earlier this year, Hong Kong hatched a tourism-boosting plan to give away more than 500,000 airline tickets to…
Lyft Airport Pickup Just Got a Lot Easier for Some Riders
The tricky task of timing pickup at the airport from a ride-hailing app is getting easier for a lot of Lyft users this summer. The company has launched a new feature that lets you…
Hackers Can Steal Your Frequent Flier Miles: How to Protect Your Travel Loyalty Accounts
How to protect your travel points from being stolen—and what to do if those miles are missing.
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…
Flipboard Travel: Find Frommer's Information for Your Next Trip on This Free App
How the free Flipboard app makes saving the ideas you find on Frommer's even easier
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…
Money-Saving Travel Trick: Join AARP Even if You’re Under 50
When it comes to reaping AARP travel benefits, 30 is the new 50. The advocacy group, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons but now officially just AARP, focuses…
Why Getting to JFK Airport in NYC Could Be a Nightmare for Years to Come
Getting to and from New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport by car, public transit, taxi, and ride-hailing services will soon get a lot more difficult—and the situation…
If You Use the Public Phone Chargers at the Airport, the FBI Has a Warning for You
It's awfully easy to run out of mobile phone power when you travel. The travel industry has offloaded lots of activity and paperwork to the smartphone in your pocket: Flight check-in,…
An Easy Way to Eliminate Long Global Entry Interview Wait Times
Wait times for Global Entry interviews remain very long. But there's an easy way for international travelers to speed things up.
United Airlines Now Asks Customers to Donate Money to Sustainable Flying. Is This Legit?
If you’ve booked a flight on United Airlines in recent weeks, you may have noticed an option to tack a few dollars onto your final bill. “Want to make the future of flying more…
Airlines to Cut New York City Flights This Summer to Combat Labor Shortage
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and United Airlines have all signaled they intend to cut flights to New York City this summer as the United States faces an ongoing…
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.
Amid Record TSA PreCheck Enrollment, Here’s How to Get Through Airport Security Faster
With TSA PreCheck enrollment surging, even prescreened passengers should take these steps to ensure a speedy trip through the airport.
New Starlux Airlines to Fly from the U.S. to Asia from $464 Each Way
Americans are about to enjoy the price competition that results when a new challenger enters a market. Starlux Airlines is coming to Los Angeles, and its arrival on the scene should…
Passport Wait Times Have Skyrocketed for Expedited Renewals and Applications
Which is more fun: root canals or getting a passport application expedited? The answer, for now at least, is the root canal. Thanks to a confluence of problems from understaffing to a…
How Dangerous Is Turbulence on Planes—and Is It Getting Worse?
Following a spate of severe turbulence incidents, safety regulators call for more action, even as climate change threatens to make the problem worse.
Is the U.S. Government’s New Dashboard on Airline Family Seating Actually Useful?
The U.S. Department of Transportation has rolled out an update to its airline customer service dashboard, adding a new section focused on which airlines do and don’t guarantee the…
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)
4 Tips for Visiting the 4 Most Popular Latin America Destinations This Year
Beachy spots in the Caribbean and Central and South America are as popular as ever. Here's what's driving the demand, what to expect this spring and summer, and how to save money and…
Economy Classic vs. Economy Delight: What Virgin Atlantic's Cryptic Seat Categories Mean
What do Virgin Atlantic's economy seat categories mean? Economy Classic or Economy Light or Economy Delight (Delight?!). The booking process is confusing about what you get, but we can…