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Can I Cruise with Just a Driver’s License?

Is a driver's license enough ID to take a cruise? The answer is mixed. Despite tightened modern security requirements, there's a loophole that allows American passengers to cruise the Caribbean and other destinations without using a passport.In some cases. United States citizens can sail without bringing a…

How to Get Amtrak’s Student Discount

The United States' national railway service, Amtrak, offers a student discount to young people aged 17 to 24. It's not hard to get, but there are a few rules. Amtrak's student discount deal gets travelers 15% off the price regular adult fare that has been booked at least one…

Solar eclipse flights swarm small airports

An airplane passes during a partial solar eclipse seen from Queens, New York City, U.S., April 8, 2024.  Andrew Kelly | Reuters Monday's solar eclipse is giving some of the country's smaller airports their moment in the sun. The Federal Aviation Administration reported arriving flights at airports from Burlington, Vermont, to southern Illinois were briefly…

World’s busiest airport rankings for 2023

British Airways Airbus A319 aircraft takes off from Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, May 17, 2021.  John Sibley | Reuters International travel roared back last year, pushing airports from London to Tokyo up in a global ranking of passenger traffic. Dubai International Airport ranked as the second busiest in 2023, up from fifth place in…

How to Apply for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry

How to Apply for TSA PreCheck  First of all, what is TSA PreCheck?  By pre-screening applicants, TSA PreCheck allows you to skip the lines and go through airport security efficiently by providing a separate lane for low-risk travelers.  Step 1: Am I eligible?  In order to apply for TSA PreCheck, you must qualify as a “low-risk traveler.”…