Travel

Passengers looking to travel via Air New Zealand may have to start counting calories before boarding their flight. The airline has recently announced that they will begin weighing travelers before they board a flight, though it is not mandatory. The company says it wants to weigh 10,000 passengers during the …

It’s travel time! Summer is approaching, so airports will be bustling with travelers found near, far, and in between. While these helpful inflight tips are for extra-long flights in mind, they’re also beneficial for any flight. Prepare ahead of time. This could mean buying your favorite snacks or downloading good …

Everybody likes a little bit of exclusiveness. Something somewhere in the cut and away from the crowds. Something not everyone knows about—like a speakeasy. Although modern speakeasies today are different from the bars years ago, one thing that remains the same is their uniqueness. Speakeasies popped up during the prohibition. …

A woman experienced an embarrassing moment while at an airport. A fellow traveler shared the mortifying moment a female passenger was forced to step on a baggage scale over questions about her weight. The now-deleted clip was first posted on social media in March and garnered 1.6 million views on …

It’s vacation time, and many of us are planning where we want to go, which will leave some destinations overcrowded and overpriced. Many destinations are typical for summertime travel, like Tulum, Cancun, Paris, Montego Bay, and more. And while they’re popular for a reason, it’s really the same reason some …

Summer is quickly approaching, and if you haven’t locked in those travel plans, Airbnb has you covered with the best U.S. destinations to visit. Days ago, the short-term rental company released the top cities for Summer travel based on the platform’s search traffic. When you think of destinations for the …

With summer very near, traveling will be in full effect. There are some superb new hotels and resorts that have opened this year, just in time for summer vacations. According to a recent survey by U.S. Travel Association, travel spending increased significantly in September and has reached its highest mark …

Travelers may want to get in on this! Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free flights to travelers from all over the world to visit. The campaign, “Hello Hong Kong,” was created by Hong Kong’s Tourism Board earlier this year. Travelers can try their chances of winning a ticket–which are …

The Transportation Security Administration has released a pilot project that will use facial recognition technology. According to Jason Lim, identity management capabilities manager, “What we are trying to do with this is aid the officers to actually determine that you are who you say who you are.” The initiative comes …

The Biden administration announces plans for new airline regulations for passengers. On Monday, the administration unveiled proposals for regulations that would mandate airlines to offer compensation and reimburse expenses to passengers left stranded due to disruptions caused by the companies. “I know how frustrated many of you are with the …

So much for ships. The French luxury tour operator, Safrans du Monde, has amped up the competition with its plans to offer world “air cruises” on an Airbus A340 at the starting price of $75,000. The chartered jet will offer travelers a unique way to see the world on a …

Southwest Airlines is back in the air after short-lived technology issues halted departures. Officials reported Tuesday morning the ground stop was lifted. The carrier said in a statement that it had resumed operations after temporarily pausing flight activity “to work through data connection issues resulting from a firewall failure.” “Early …

JetBlue is adding to its list of Europe destinations. The airline announced Tuesday it would offer flights from New York to Amsterdam. Starting “late this summer,” the new route will fly depart from New York’s John G. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol daily. The airline is expected to …

Expedia has launched a “generative” artificial intelligence technology that is becoming popular among industries. Now, travelers can have a personal travel guide when booking with Expedia. Earlier this week, the trip planning website introduced an AI-based tool on its mobile app that helps users plan trips and find out information …

Southwest Airlines has a pretty hot and tempting deal, but you must act quickly because it ends Wednesday. The airline announced the return of its beloved promotional Companion Pass offer. Rapid Rewards Members who qualify can designate their Companion and travel with their Companion Pass, valid for unlimited usage from Aug. 15 through …