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Travel NewsOctober 10, 202527Views

The Hollywood Burbank Airport air traffic control tower stands in Burbank, California, on Oct. 6, 2025. Mario Tama | Getty Images Travelers should prepare for potential flight disruptions this holiday weekend as the government shutdown continues, a group representing the largest U.S. airlines said Friday. Air traffic controller shortages this week delayed flights at some…

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U.S. Airlines Caught Charging Solo Passengers More

There are lots of ways that the travel industry punishes you for traveling solo, including higher cruise fares and higher group tour prices. But those upcharges are usually based on the idea that unaccompanied vacationers take up the same amount of sleeping space that a travel vendor can otherwise sell to two people. But last…

June 2, 202556Views

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Delta Tells Passengers to Arrive Earlier if They Have Bags

If you're flying Delta Air Lines in the domestic United States, make sure you bring a watch and a diversion. You'll now have to get to the airport even earlier to obtain the full service you paid for. Before this week, the airline told customers they could check in at the airport as late as…

May 1, 202541Views

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5 Things Cruise Passengers Must Remember to Do—or Else Get…

Put your smartphone in airplane mode. As TheStreet warns: "It’s not uncommon to hear horror stories of first-time cruisers who neglected to put their phones in airplane mode, only to come home to hundreds of dollars (or more) in various charges." First-time cruisers need to know that once you sail away from land, you're "roaming,"…

April 5, 202563Views

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London’s Heathrow airport closed. Airlines share advice with passengers

Police vehicles and fire engines are seen near the scene where a fire broke out at a substation supplying power to Heathrow Airport in Hayes, west London on March 21, 2025. Benjamin Cremel | Afp | Getty Images A fire at an electrical substation caused the closure of London's Heathrow Airport on Friday causing major…

March 21, 202551Views

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How to rethink unruly passengers to get ahead at work

Plane etiquette seems so simple — be spatially aware, don't bother other passengers and follow the instructions of the air crew. But campaigns and crackdown efforts to quell disruptive behavior suggest it persists. At first glance, a new book — "How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes: Survival Guide for the Frequent Business Traveler" — seems…

February 11, 2025105Views

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DOT Secretary Forcefully Reminds U.S. Airline Passengers of Their New Refund Rights

Some airlines are still struggling to reboot their service in the wake of last weekend's cataclysmic CloudStrike software shutdown. On Monday, Delta Air Lines was still limping its way back to the runways. The airline announced it had to cancel another 800 departures on the first workday of the week, bringing the total of scrapped…

January 5, 202569Views

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These Are the Best Airports in the U.S. in 2024, According to Passengers

Nearly two-thirds of North American flyers (60% to be precise) report having "enjoyed spending time in their airport," according to the latest passenger satisfaction survey from J.D. Power. The baffling contentment of those travelers is evidently impervious to record passenger volume, widespread flight delays, and overpriced food and drink at airport stores and restaurants. For…

December 31, 202499Views

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The Caregivers’ Guide to Traveling: How to Navigate Airports with Passengers with Special Needs

If you are a caregiver traveling with your care recipient, navigating the airport can be daunting. But with a little know-how and strategic planning, you can turn airport navigation into an empowering experience. Dr. Carol Sargent, a disability travel consultant, says, "Through travel, you learn to problem-solve creatively and adapt to new circumstances quickly, all…

November 28, 2024127Views

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American Airlines Makes It Harder to Remove Passengers for Body Odor or Attire

American Airlines has reportedly made it more difficult for flight attendants to remove passengers for what they wear or what they smell like. The changes come in the aftermath of an incident over the summer during which eight Black men were removed from a plane in Phoenix while they were waiting to depart for New…

November 9, 202480Views