Travel
Flying Within the Next Five Years? Do This Now
Ari Cetron on June 8, 2016
There’s no reason to get to the airport three hours early or wait in stupendously long TSA lines.
American Airlines Overhauls Frequent Flier Program
Krystal Steinmetz on June 8, 2016
If you’re one of the 100 million members of American Airlines’ AAdvantage program, take note: Things are about to change.
No Kids Allowed: These Summer Camps Are for Adults
Krystal Steinmetz on June 7, 2016
If you find yourself reminiscing about the summer camp adventures you had as a kid, why not make some new memories at an adult summer camp?
Here’s Why Millennials Are Moving Abroad
Krystal Steinmetz on June 7, 2016
Report: Why more young professionals are packing their bags and moving abroad — and the countries they’re now calling home.
You May Get Free Entertainment on This Airline
Karla Bowsher on June 6, 2016
Many passengers on one airline soon will be treated to free movies, TV shows and music.
New Federal Law Makes Rental Cars Safer
Karla Bowsher on June 6, 2016
Legislation that that took effect last week should make most rentals safer. However, some companies still can ignore the law.
Don’t Get Fleeced on Your Rental Car This Summer
Christopher Elliott on June 1, 2016
The car-rental business is taking a page from the airline industry, trying to upsell customers and broadside them with junk fees. Here’s what you should know to avoid paying too much.
Top 25 Cities for a Summer ‘Staycation’
Karla Bowsher on June 2, 2016
If you’re short on time and money, you can still have a lot of fun on a small budget — especially if you live in one of these cities.
Traveling Abroad? Here Are 4 ‘Ugly American’ Behaviors to Avoid
Krystal Steinmetz on May 31, 2016
Americans have a bad reputation as international travelers. Here’s how to steer clear of the stereotype.
Flying With a Pet? First Learn the Ropes
Krystal Steinmetz on May 30, 2016
Traveling by plane with your furry friends can be expensive for you and in some cases dangerous for the animal. Here’s what you need to know.
Good and Bad News About Memorial Day Gas Prices
Karla Bowsher on May 26, 2016
Drivers in one region of the country will find the best fuel prices going into the holiday weekend.
TSA Slashes Notorious Security Lines From Hours to Minutes
Krystal Steinmetz on May 25, 2016
After hellishly long security lines at Chicago O’Hare sparked outrage, the TSA got new leadership and ramped up staffing for airport checkpoints.
New Services Make Private Jet Travel Affordable(ish)
Jim Gold on May 24, 2016
Jet-sharing services that take a page from Uber and Airbnb are driving down the cost of private flights — putting that luxury within reach for a growing number of travelers.
New App Helps You Make Money on the Extra Room in Your Suitcase
Krystal Steinmetz on May 22, 2016
Just as Uber facilitates car sharing and Airbnb enables home sharing, this service connects people who want to defray airfare costs with those who want to ship things cheaply.
10 Budget-Friendly Cities to Visit This Summer
Karla Bowsher on May 20, 2016
The No. 1 city might be a bit cliche, but it’s cheap — at least this summer.
These 10 Behaviors Spark Serious Road Rage in American Drivers
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2016
Americans have weighed in on the most infuriating types of drivers in the United States. Plus, find out which city is home to the nation’s rudest drivers.
Baby Bison Incident Signals Bigger Problem: Tourist Encounters With Wildlife
Nancy Dunham on May 18, 2016
Wildlife experts struggle to prevent tourists from engaging in inappropriate, dangerous and illegal behavior that can harm animals and humans.
O’Hare Airport to Travelers: Arrive 3 Hours Before Your Flight
Krystal Steinmetz on May 18, 2016
Chicago’s biggest hub is urging flyers to get to the airport even earlier to avoid missing their flights because of the creeping security process.
Is $34 Million Enough to Speed Up Airport Security?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 13, 2016
The TSA has approval to shuffle funds in order to quickly ramp up staffing for airport security checkpoints in the face of the coming wave of summer travelers.
Lawmakers to Airlines: Dump Checked-Bag Fees to Ease Traffic Flows
Krystal Steinmetz on May 12, 2016
No one likes those snaking security lines that inch along at a snail’s pace. A couple of U.S. senators are challenging the airlines to take action to help eliminate them.
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