Tourists take photos of early blooming Sakura trees in front of a convenience store in Tokyo. Early blooming Sakura trees in Tokyo, particularly varieties like Kawazu-zakura, typically start flowering in late February to early March, ahead of the more common Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms that peak in late March to early April. The phenomenon is…
File photo shows the air traffic control tower at Chicago's Midway International Airport. M. Spencer Green | AP Aviation industry members on Tuesday again urged lawmakers for newer air traffic control technology and more hiring of air traffic controllers as airlines continue to complain about longtime shortfalls, while air travel demand has boomed. Their testimony…
The aviation industry is bracing for another year of difficulties, as delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain problems are set to continue into 2025, say aviation consultants. Sunday marked one year since a door panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 operated by Alaska Airlines, an event that reignited a firestorm of questions…
It’s common knowledge that safaris can be eye-wateringly expensive, but taking a walk on the wild side doesn’t have to cost the world. Here’s how to make a quality safari in Africa more affordable.
Bigger isn’t always better. When it comes to safaris, certain destinations have an…
There’s no denying it: Ski trips are expensive. But don’t abandon your powder-plowing plans just yet—we grilled industry experts for their top tips for cutting the price of your ski vacation in the mountains.
Book early. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the most affordable accommodation…
Navigating common hassles during busy holiday travel periods requires forethought—and patience. Transportation industry expert William McGee offers his best, hard-won tips for beating travel misery.
Last year was arguably the worst holiday travel season we’ve ever seen. The Southwest Airlines operational meltdown lasted 11 days encompassing…
Most people don't realize that just handful of companies control most of the travel industry, but there are still ways to hack our merger-addicted travel system in your favor.
Last month on Frommer’s, I detailed how the U.S. airline industry has never been more concentrated thanks to…
Americans are cruising again — and at record-breaking levels. Carnival , Norwegian and Royal Caribbean all reported entering the year with record highs for individual bookings and cruise pricing. It's an impressive turnaround after the industry was largely halted for 15 months after the Centers for Disease…
Critics of Boeing blame its troubles on its multi-racial hiring practices. But the real source of its problems affects the safety of every air traveler in the USA.
There was a time when the Boeing Company was the pride of the United States. Not just of its…