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General — Travel — August 13th, 2026

Coin-sized device can hack a Boeing 737's Flight Management Computer, mess with takeoff weights, or even divert an aircraft — gadget connects to an easily accessible port that overrides commands from the pilots, uses in-flight Wi-Fi
While it does not let hackers control the plane remotely, it could potentially confuse pilots and add to their workload while in-flight.
August 13th, 2026Source

The FAA Turned to Gamers to Solve Its Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The FAA is targeting gamers in its air traffic controller recruitment push, betting that transferable skills could help address long-running staffing shortages.
August 13th, 2026Source

General — Travel — August 7th, 2026

Airbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function
Airbnb might be taking slow steps to roll out AI features to its consumer-facing interface, but the company is rapidly adopting the tech to build product. Earlier this year, the company said AI is writing 60% of its code. In its latest earnings call, co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky said AI is helping Airbnb create features a at rapid rate.
August 7th, 2026Source

Google Maps Gets New Gemini Agent Features for Orders, Hotels, and Events
Google is adding agentic AI and Personal Intelligence to Maps, helping users plan, order, and discover while keeping final approvals in their hands.
August 7th, 2026Source

General — Travel — August 5th, 2026

SEC bought access to over a billion airline records to track travelers, no warrant required
Records included passenger names, itineraries, and credit card numbers
August 5th, 2026Source

General — Travel — July 31st, 2026

Stop losing your luggage: AirTag tips every traveler should know
Traveling is a lot easier if you can keep track of your stuff with AirTags in your luggage. Placing one in your bag lets you make sure it's with you all the way along your journey. And if the worst happens, an AirTag can help you quickly find a lost item.
July 31th, 2026Source

General — Travel — July 29th, 2026

Airbus completes record 24-hour flight with plane to be used by Qantas
A specially modified Airbus A350 plane touched down in France on Tuesday after a record 24-hour test flight from Australia, ahead of joining Qantas' fleet next year.
July 29th, 2026Source

United and Delta are banning humanoid robots from flights
The ban centers on lithium battery limits, not the robots themselves, the airlines say
July 29th, 2026Source

General — Travel — July 27th, 2026

Activist charged with felony after giving border agent "duress code” that wiped his phone
The government says destroying his own data during an airport interrogation was illegal.
July 27th, 2026Source

General — Travel — July 24th, 2026

Your gut can get jet lag too: How not to waste the first days of your vacation
A dream vacation, an exotic destination, a long-haul flight and finally some well-deserved rest. The problem is that many travelers arrive at their destination only to spend the first days of their vacation struggling with fatigue, sleep disturbances, low energy levels and digestive issues. Researchers from Wroclaw Medical University point out that these symptoms may be caused by more than classic jet lag. A growing body of evidence suggests that time zone changes also affect the trillions of bacteria living in our intestines.
July 24th, 2026Source

General — Travel — July 23rd, 2026

Airport drop-off fees rise by a third: how much does your airport charge?
The average airport drop-off fee in the UK has risen by £1.70 since last summer
July 23rd, 2026Source

Why air travel can be so hard on the body
At any given time, hundreds of thousands of people are traveling by air. For many, these journeys will pass without consequence. But for some, a routine flight may trigger a health emergency.
July 23rd, 2026Source

General — Travel — July 22nd, 2026

Are penalties in the US airline industry a deterrent or a 'price?'
Many people drive more carefully for a while after receiving a traffic fine. But do large corporations, such as airlines, also change their behavior when they face financial penalties? We examine this question by studying penalties imposed in the United States for lengthy tarmac delays.
July 22nd, 2026Source

General — Travel — June 22nd, 2026

5 Ways Your Phone Has Quietly Changed How You Travel Abroad
What is the first thing you do when you land in a foreign country? You likely reach for your phone — and you probably aren't calling anyone to say you landed safely, either. It's just habit now. Check the signal strength, open Maps, check your messages. It's automatic, as natural as looking for the time. And that's not really a criticism, as the smartphone has genuinely made travel easier in so many ways. Booking a flight takes no time. Language barriers pose little problem. The best-reviewed restaurants are just a click away. Heck, you can even translate an entire foreign-language menu.
June 22nd, 2026Source

General — Travel — June 19th, 2026

I'm a Full-Time Digital Nomad: These Are My Favorite Travel Apps
Full-time travel is complicated, but modern tech makes it easier. These are my 9 personal favorite apps for saving time, finding budget flights, and ensuring online security while abroad.
June 19th, 2026Source

General — Travel — June 15th, 2026

All the gear a 20-year gadget blogging veteran packs when traveling
Unplugging is never a priority when I'm away from home.
June 15th, 2026Source

General — Travel — June 8th, 2026

Autonomous drone can deliver life jackets to people that fall overboard
It's a race against the clock when someone falls overboard: People's chances of being found before they drown from exhaustion or freeze to death dwindle by the minute. Rescue efforts are often hampered by the time it takes a vessel at full throttle to halt so a rescue boat can be deployed and start searching for the person, who is by now far from the ship.
June 8th, 2026Source

Rethinking growth systems: Rush Digital Marketing's approach to ownership and autonomy
Rush Digital Marketing's Nexus Install is a 60-day engagement that builds a LinkedIn lead-generation system and hands ownership to the client. Founder Amanda Rush argues the model fills a gap between DIY courses and ongoing retainers for coaches and consultants seeking predictable client acquisition.
June 8th, 2026Source

Wizz Air becomes Europe's first budget airline to put Starlink on its planes
From 2027 the carrier will fit SpaceX's satellite internet across its 200-plus jets, a bet that rivals Ryanair and EasyJet have so far balked at on cost.
June 8th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 29th, 2026

American Airlines to Offer Inflight Starlink Wi‑Fi on 500+ Airbus Jets
Services will begin in 2027.
May 29th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 28th, 2026

EU fines Temu $232 million for selling illegal products
There is a high risk for consumers to encounter illegal products like baby toys on the platform, the European Commission wrote.
May 28th, 2026Source or Source

Samsung Wallet's new digital passport sounds convenient, but the internet isn't sold
Samsung finally made your Galaxy phone a TSA-approved passport, but spotty airport scanners and major privacy risks mean you definitely shouldn't ditch the paper yet.
May 28th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 24th, 2026

Hotels strive to be found as AI models conduct travel search
With people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out—and check in.
May 24th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 23rd, 2026

Travel authority pulls public records used to create AI audio of deceased pilots
The NTSB is pausing public access to investigations as AI tech accelerates.
May 23rd, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 21st, 2026

Airbnb adds a bunch of new features for travellers
Luggage storage, boutique hotels, and AI voice mode.
May 21st, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 18th, 2026

What Is The 3-3-3 Rule For Road Trips?
Road trips are a staple of U.S. living. There's something about hopping into a car or an RV and hitting the road. It's generally more affordable than flying to a destination too. Plus, if you're road tripping in an RV, you're bringing your quasi hotel room along with you. There are lots of great grand touring routes that are worth the journey. Let's imagine that you've loaded up your apps, and you're ready to hit the open road.
May 18th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 16th, 2026

Stripe's John Collison says agentic commerce will completely transform online shopping
tripe's co-founder says AI agents will replace search-based shopping, forcing brands to appeal to algorithms, not humans.
May 16th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 14th, 2026

New luggage tracker is the loudest reason to ditch AirTags for travel [Review]
The Knog Scout Travel is a tracker tag that stands out with an 85 decimal motion-sensitive alarm. Put it on your suitcase, and if someone moves it, the tag will let everyone nearby know it.
May 14th, 2026Source

TikTok now lets you book hotels through the app
One more thing you can do on TikTok.
May 14th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 11th, 2026

Who actually makes AmazonBasics batteries?
AmazonBasics batteries are so cheap, you might be skeptical of their quality and performance. Here's who's actually making them for Amazon.
May 11th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 9th, 2026

Google's New Travel Features Arrive in Time for Summer
Gemini can call around to find any travel essentials you forgot.
May 9th, 2026Source

Lexar to Increase Prices Significantly on June 1
More of the same, but this time from Lexar. I have been told that they will be increasing prices "significantly" on June 1 on their storage solutions. The biggest price increases are likely going to be on SD and MicroSD cards, and CFexpress and SSDs will also feel the pinch.
May 9th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 8th, 2026

Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new code
A large part of Airbnb's Q1 2026 earnings call was dedicated to talking about how the company is using AI tools for coding, customer support, and search. Notably, the company claimed that 60% of the code its engineers produced in the quarter was written by AI — echoing comments by others like Google, Microsoft, and Spotify, which have all talked about AI accelerating their programming.
May 8th, 2026Source

Fly with these highly affordable new power banks in your carry-on bag
Pisen unveiled two new portable power banks Thursday aimed at users who need fast, reliable power on the go — including solid support for iPhones and other Apple devices, plus certification for airline travel.
May 8th, 2026Source

New AI tool predicts airport traffic to avert devastating collisions
In managing airport traffic, small errors can cause catastrophe. A group from the CMU Robotics Institute's AirLab used the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center's Bridges-2 supercomputer to create World2Rules, an AI that draws from airport data and historical crash reports to help human controllers spot collisions before they happen. Their paper is published on the arXiv preprint server.
May 8th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 7th, 2026

You Should Remember This Warning When Using An AI Shopping Agent
Target recently updated its terms and conditions to state that the same rules apply for anything an AI agent buys for you as they do for purchases you make yourself. AI bots — or "Agentic Commerce Agents", as Target refers to them -- are considered to be acting on your behalf. If they order the wrong thing or if an AI agent goes rogue, then that's very much your problem. Target isn't saying they will mess up but it can't guarantee "that an Agentic Commerce Agent will act exactly as you intend".
May 7th, 2026Source

General — Travel — May 4th, 2026

Score the Cheapest Flights in Just 2 Minutes With This Google Trick
A few minutes on Google Flights can shave serious cash off your next plane ticket.
May 4th, 2026Source

That time when a Waymo robotaxi drove off with a passenger's luggage after the trunk failed to unlock at the airport
Jin ended up boarding his flight empty-handed, and Waymo's response: two free rides
May 4th, 2026Source

General — Travel — April 27th, 2026

Samsung Wallet adds new Trips feature to challenge travel management apps
The new Trips feature in Samsung Wallet creates a unified timeline for flights, hotels, and bookings in the US, UK, and Korea.
April 27th, 2026Source

General — Travel — April 17th, 2026

Google's AI Mode can now help you find products in stock nearby
Google is rolling out new features that are designed to help with planning summer travel. The tech giant announced on Friday that its agentic AI within AI Mode can now help check whether what you need is in stock at a nearby store, and that you can now also track prices for individual hotels directly in Search.
April 17th, 2026Source

Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep
Uber launched a new feature on Friday that lets customers return purchased items without leaving their home.
April 17th, 2026Source

General — Travel — April 14th, 2026

American Airlines Adds Support for iOS 26 Wallet Passes
Apple's updated Wallet experience in iOS 26 is starting to roll out in real-world use, and American Airlines is among the first to support it. The airline has begun adopting the redesigned boarding passes, which bring more live information and a cleaner layout inside the Wallet app.
April 14th, 2026Source

General — Travel — April 13th, 2026

Flying in China? Check this before packing your power bank
Here's what you need to know to prevent airport security from confiscating your device.
April 13th, 2026Source

General — Travel — April 9th, 2026

New Fees Hit Major Airline Flyers As Fuel Prices Continue To Rise
As jet fuel costs continue to rise, a couple of the most reliable U.S. airlines are raising their checked baggage fees to help offset some of the financial burden. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have announced that, starting April 8 and 9, respectively, passengers will have to pay more to check their bags. Under the new pricing, both Delta and Southwest will charge $45 for a first checked bag and $55 for a second. That's a $10 increase for both airlines. Delta will also raise its fees for a third checked bag by $50, bringing the final price to $200.
April 9th, 2026Source

General — Travel — April 8th, 2026

How to Use Google Maps and Gemini to Plan a Stress-Free Vacation
These Google Maps tricks can help tremendously when traveling.
April 8th, 2026Source

Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the risk of another lithium battery fire aboard their jets.
April 8th, 2026Source

General — Travel — April 2nd, 2026

United adds TSA wait times to its mobile app
The app also provides turn-by-turn directions to your gate and an estimate of how long the walk will take.
April 2nd, 2026Source

United's mobile app now shows TSA wait times at select airports
United Airlines is updating its iOS and Android mobile apps with several new features, including estimated security wait times to give travelers a better idea of when they should arrive at the airport. The move comes as the ongoing partial government shutdown has left TSA checkpoints understaffed.
April 2nd, 2026Source

General — Travel — April 1st, 2026

Metafuels wins €1.92M Dutch grant to advance its Rotterdam e-SAF plant
The Swiss startup's Turbe project at the Evos terminal in the Port of Rotterdam will be the first commercial deployment of its aerobrew methanol-to-jet technology, and a blueprint for large-scale e-SAF production across Europe.
April 1st, 2026Source

General — Travel — March 31st, 2026

Airbnb launches private car transfers in 125+ cities
The new service, available from today across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, lets guests pre-book airport and station transfers directly in the Airbnb app. It's not available in the US, Canada, or Africa, yet.
March 31st, 2026Source

Amazon Leo Satellite Internet Coming to Delta Flights in 2028
Amazon today announced that it is bringing more high-speed Wi-Fi to Delta Air Lines customers via its Amazon Leo technology, which is powered by a constellation of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit -- roughly 370 miles above the planet's surface.
March 31st, 2026Source

Can planes evacuate in 90 seconds? New simulations show the safest cabin layout
In case of an emergency, the Federal Aviation Administration requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within 90 seconds. However, as the median age of the global population increases, the growing number of elderly airline passengers poses new challenges during emergency situations.
March 31st, 2026Source

Waymo starts robotaxi services at San Antonio International Airport
Waymo's robotaxi service is going live at its fourth major airport today: San Antonio International. The company said its vehicles will drop off riders curbside at the terminals, and pick up passengers at the airport's designated rideshare area.
March 31st, 2026Source

What's the best cabin layout for aircraft evacuation?
The key is to evenly distribute elderly passengers, who move more slowly, among the aircraft cabins.
March 31st, 2026Source

General — Travel — March 24th, 2026

Airport Security Lines Are Ridiculously Long. Check the Wait Time Before You Leave
You might even be able to sneak past the crowd with a security-line reservation at certain airports.
March 24th, 2026Source

Flighty's new update gives you real-time alerts about airport disturbances
As airport chaos becomes the new norm, popular flight-tracking app Flighty released a new "Airport Intelligence" feature that gives users real-time alerts about airport disruptions with reasons across 14,000 airports in the world. This release is timely, given that tensions in the Middle East have caused multiple flight delays, cancellations, and airport shutdowns, while the U.S. has been facing a shortage of Transportation Security Administration agents, leading to closed security checkpoints and extra-long lines.
March 24th, 2026Source

General — Travel — March 20th, 2026

Stansted Airport blames new £28 drop-off fee for drivers on 'sustainability'
The price of a 15-minute drop off now costs £10, while a 30-minute stop incurs a £28 charge
March 20th, 2026Source

The next mountain tourism boom? Via Ferrata's global rise prompts call for industry collaboration
As interest in structured mountain adventure continues to surge across Europe and North America, a new study led by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and Lakehead University provides the first comprehensive scoping review and research agenda dedicated specifically to Via Ferrata tourism and recreation.
March 20th, 2026Source

General — Travel — March 5th, 2026

I Want This Twisted Firestarter Smartphone in My Camping Essentials
Don't need to light things on fire? The phone still has a massive battery, bright spotlight and big speaker to suit your campsite.
March 5, 2026Source

United Airlines can permanently ban passengers who don't wear headphones
United can now 'refuse transport' to anyone who refuses to wear headphones while listening to content on their flight.
March 5, 2026Source

General — Travel — March 4th, 2026

Concierge Bots, Autonomous Carts and Smart Tags: Welcome to MWC's Airport of the Future
Your airport could someday be much more tech-infused. Here's what that might look like.
March 4, 2026Source

Google makes it easier to find your luggage with Find Hub upgrade
Google has announced a number of new Android features as part of the Android 16 QPR3 update. Included among these are changes to the Find Hub which, in conjunction with various partners, provides ways to keep track of your luggage while traveling.
March 4, 2026Source

General — Travel — February 17th, 2026

Airbnb expands its 'Reserve Now, Pay Later' globally
Airbnb said on Tuesday that it is launching its "Reserve Now, Pay Later" feature — which lets users secure bookings without immediate payment — globally. This allows users to cancel their bookings if there is a change of plans without losing money up front.
February 17, 2026Source

General — Travel — February 15th, 2026

Airbnb is testing AI-powered search to help users with bookings
The feature is live for a "small percentage" of Airbnb users.
February 15, 2026Source

General — Travel — February 11th, 2026

El Paso flights resume after Mexican cartel drones reportedly trigger airspace closure
The FAA originally said the shutdown could last 10 days, but it ended up only lasting hours.
February 11, 2026Source

General — Travel — February 4th, 2026

From trash to takeoff: Pilot plant produces 100 kg of sustainable aviation fuel per day from landfill gas
The aviation industry accounts for a significant share of global carbon emissions. In response, the international community is expanding mandatory use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which is produced from organic waste or biomass and is expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil-based jet fuel.
February 4, 2026Source

General — Travel — February 2nd, 2026

Airbnb Expands Global Checkout with "Pay as a Local," Scaling to 220 Markets in 14 Months
Across more than 220 global markets, Airbnb primarily relies on card-based payments for bookings. To reduce checkout friction, improve accessibility, and increase adoption in international markets, Airbnb introduced trusted, locally preferred payment methods(LPM) as part of its "Pay as a Local" initiative. The effort enables guests to choose payment options that align with regional preferences while allowing engineering teams to scale support for new methods more efficiently.
February 2, 2026Source

General — Travel — January 8th, 2026

Best of CES 2026: Timekettle W4 AI
If you travel often, having a pair of interpreter earbuds may not be a bad idea. Well, Timekettle announced a really interesting pair at CES 2026, and received one of our CES 2026 awards for them. These earbuds are called the Timekettle W4 AI interpreter earbuds, and they're the company's flagship earbuds, actually. They can translate 43 languages in real time, including 96 accents.
January 8, 2026Source

Don't Brave the Post Office. Renew Your Passport From Home Instead
Update your passport from the comfort of your couch.
January 19, 2026Source

Planning a Winter Trip? Get the Cheapest Flights With Google
Google Flights makes it easy to travel on a budget, no matter where you want to roam.
January 8, 2026Source

Trump spectrum sale leaves airlines with $4.5B bill for altimeter do-over
Just refreshed to avoid 5G interference? Do it again, FAA tells industry, as Upper C-band auction looms
January 8, 2026Source

General — Travel — January 7th, 2026

Best travel VPNs of 2026: The top VPNs for security and speed worldwide
VPNs shield you from spying and can resolve online blocks you may find in other countries including the UK's new checks. My favorite travel VPNs offer fast speeds, massive server networks, and solid encryption.
January 7, 2026Source

FAA signs radar deals to drag US air traffic control out of the 1980s
RTX and Indra land contracts as long-delayed overhaul moves ahead
January 7, 2026Source

How to get free high-speed Wi-Fi on your American Airlines flights - no subscription needed
AT&T has partnered with the airline to provide free high-speed Wi-Fi on more than 2 million flights a year.
January 7, 2026Source

Researchers examine aviation's path to sustainability
Researchers from SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Sustainable Aerospace Energy Center (SAEC) have published a new study in the Journal of Air Transportation analyzing how the aviation sector is navigating its transition toward sustainability.
January 7, 2026Source

General — Travel — January 6th, 2026

American Airlines joins the free Wi-Fi club, courtesy of AT&T
Thanks to a partnership with AT&T, AAdvantage members can now surf for free on most flights.
January 6, 2026Source

Think That Coffee's Safe on a Plane? Think Again, Researchers Say
A new report finds that many airlines have relatively poor quality drinking water.
January 6, 2026Source

General — Travel — January 5th, 2026

Why can't we admit to not enjoying a bad vacation?
Everyone always loves a holiday—at least, that's how we portray them. Holidays present a chance to unwind, relax and decompress from life's day-to-day struggles. But they don't always go to plan, and they're not always as amazing, relaxing or enriching as we like to think.
January 5, 2026Source

General — Travel — January 2nd, 2026

Airport tire wear emerges as a major source of hidden air pollutants
New measurements from Milan's city airport reveal how everyday airport operations, not just jet exhausts, quietly release industrial chemicals into the air we breathe, reshaping how aviation pollution is understood.
January 2, 2026Source

General — Travel — December 20th, 2025

The World's First 'AI-Native' Airline Is Here - Here's What That Actually Means
It's no secret that AI is already having an impact on air travel, although for most airlines, integrating the technology into their existing systems takes time. In contrast, Riyadh Air is billing itself as the world's first "AI-native" airline, embedding AI within the company right from the beginning. Riyadh Air was founded in 2023 by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and is slated to begin commercial flights in the first half of 2026.
December 20, 2025Source

General — Travel — December 19th, 2025

Travelers Coming To The US Could Be Forced To Show Years Of Social Media
Traveling to the United States without a visa? If you're from one of dozens of countries on the Trump administration's list, you could soon be required to submit part of your social media history to get in. According to an updated plan from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, visitors with e-passports (also known as biometric passports) who are using the visa waiver program can travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days for tourism or business without getting a visa in advance. With a newly proposed role, they would also be required to provide five years of social media history.
December 19, 2025Source

General — Travel — December 12th, 2025

Google's real-time AI translation looks like it could change the world
If Google can pull this off, traveling overseas to a foreign country won't be that foreign any more.
December 12, 2025Source

I'm heading overseas. Do I really need travel vaccines?
Australia is in its busiest month for short-term overseas travel. And there are so many things to consider when planning your trip. Unfortunately, it's easy to overlook the importance of pre-travel vaccinations.
December 12, 2025Source

UK watchdog urged to probe GDPR failures in Home Office eVisa rollout
Rights groups say digital-only record is leaking data and courting trouble
December 12, 2025Source

General — Travel — December 11th, 2025

US to demand five years of social media history from foreign travelers under new proposal
People are already canceling their US travel plans
December 11, 2025Source

General — Travel — December 3rd, 2025

Not Updating Your Driver's License Could Soon Cost You $45
Starting in February, the TSA will charge flyers $45 for traveling without proper ID
December 3, 2025Source

General — Travel — November 29th, 2025

Airbus orders software fix to thousands of planes due to solar radiation risk
Flights were delayed and cancelled globally after Airbus ordered fixes to 6,000 of its A320 series planes, according to The Guardian.
November 29, 2025Source or Source or Source

The 6 Google AI and Lens Tricks I Rely on for Smooth, Hassle-Free Holiday Trips
These Google Search, Maps, Lens and Gemini features prove AI can be a useful assistant when traveling.
November 29, 2025Source

What Happens To Cruise Ships After They're Retired?
Cruise ships are so massive that some of them are actually bigger than aircraft carriers. But like any other vessel on the ocean, they don't last forever. When their eventual end comes, cruise lines sometimes sell retiring ships to other companies, who repurpose them in various ways. This was the case with the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth 2, which are now floating hotels in California and Dubai, respectively.
November 29, 2025Source

General — Travel — November 26th, 2025

How Travelers Can Avoid High Roaming Fees With eSIM
Staying connected while traveling has become essential, whether for booking a hotel, navigating a new city, posting updates, or staying in touch with loved ones. However, many travelers still face one major problem: expensive roaming fees. Traditional roaming plans can drain your budget faster than you expect, especially when your mobile data consumption increases during the trip.
November 23, 2025Source

My Top 3 Noise-Canceling Headphone Tricks for Calmer, Anxiety-Free Flights
I fly at least once a month. These tips help me stay calm and collected during the trip.
November 23, 2025Source

Traveling for the Holidays? How to Use an AI Travel Planner
If you're visiting family or friends, or just taking off for a break, Curiosio AI can give you directions and travel tips to help plan your road trip.
November 23, 2025Source

General — Travel — November 23rd, 2025

Fly American Airlines? You're About To See A Big Change When It Comes To Carry-On Luggage
The logistics of air travel can be difficult. After booking your flight and often going to great lengths to find the best deal, you have to navigate check-in, security, and boarding. Before you do any of that, however, you have to pack. For some travelers, it can be a daunting and frustrating experience.
November 23, 2025Source

General — Travel — November 20th, 2025

Peak Design's Passport Wallet Is a Slim, Rugged Pick for Spartan Travelers
The maker of bags for tech enthusiasts has a pocket-size wallet for holding important travel documents, prioritizing function over style.
November 20, 2025Source

PokePark Kanto's Big Adventure Comes With Big Restrictions
Japan's new Pokemon theme park opens in February, but strict safety rules for its main forest attraction may limit access for many visitors.
November 20, 2025Source

General — Travel — November 14th, 2025

Traveling soon? You'll want to download this essential app before you leave
Thanks to Airalo, getting connected abroad now takes just a few clicks.
November 14, 2025Source

General — Travel — November 13th, 2025

This US Airline Wants To Charge You Extra To Recline Your Seat
Travelers flying with WestJet are going to have to start paying extra if they want to lean their seat back at all during a flight. The Canadian airline is removing reclining seats from its standard economy cabins. This will impact 43 of the airline's Boeing 737-8 Max and 737-800 aircraft currently traveling to 19 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and other various destinations around the world.
November 13, 2025Source

General — Travel — November 9th, 2025

Can You Use Your Mobile Hotspot On An Airplane?
When we're on the road (and we mean, literally on the road, and not in the air), many of us use our phones as mobile hotspots to connect our other devices to the internet. The hotspot connects to the cellular network and then converts that connection to a Wi-Fi signal. You can then connect your laptop, tablet, or other internet-enabled device to your phone just like you'd connect those devices to any other Wi-Fi signal. It's a great trick to keep your kids entertained on long drives or to connect with your colleagues when you're away from the desk.
November 9, 2025Source

Is online gambling contributing to Vegas' problems?
Visitors are down, but UNLV's Alan Feldman thinks Sin City's luck is about to change.
November 9, 2025Source

General — Travel — November 8th, 2025

7 Steps to Spot Any Hidden Camera in Your Next Airbnb
Airbnb and rental spy cams are no joke. These tricks can help you look for them right away.
November 8, 2025Source

The 4 best power stations for camping keep you both online and off-grid
We tested out portable power from Jackery, Anker, Goal Zero, EcoFlow, and more.
November 8, 2025Source

This Small Airport Has Been Named One Of The Best To Fly Into For Stress Free Travel
Statistically, airplanes are one of the safest ways to travel, but they can potentially also be one of the most stressful. Delayed flights, missed connections, and baggage issues can all ruin the experience of flying, and that's not accounting for issues with the airport itself. There's nothing worse than getting off a long flight and then arriving into a poorly organized airport with confusing signage, long queues for border control, and limited facilities.
November 8, 2025Source

General — Travel — November 7th, 2025

JFK's New $9.5B Airport Terminal Is Closer To Completion - Here's What It Will Look Like
John F. Kennedy International Airport welcomes thousands of travelers from around the world every day, with 63.3 million passing through in 2024 alone. Thus, it's no surprise that it has had to expand to accommodate the flow of people. To that end, the airport has been building a new terminal, known as Terminal 1. The addition has been under construction since 2022, at a cost of $9.5 billion.
November 7, 2025Source or Watch Video

General — Travel — November 6th, 2025

How I built a vanlife setup powerful enough for work and play
I wanted less complexity, more flexibility, and maximum value for money.
November 6, 2025Source

General — Travel — October 31st, 2025

This Ultra-Rugged Tent Was Made To Resist Hurricane-Strength Winds -- Here's How It Works
Experienced campers armed with the best equipment probably aren't going to be phased by a bit of rain or wind, but even the most dedicated outdoorspeople will sometimes have to concede that it's just not the right conditions for camping. Take a hurricane or hurricane-strength winds, for instance. If conditions like that are bearing down on you, staying in a tent for the weekend in the vicinity is going to potentially be incredibly dangerous and all but impossible from a practical point of view. This isn't to say, though, that there aren't especially resilient tents that are designed especially for extreme conditions.
October 31, 2025Source

General — Travel — October 25th, 2025

The Largest Passenger Plane Can Hold Over 850 Seats - Here's Which Airlines Use It
Airbus is one of the most familiar names in aerospace design and manufacturing, with more than 12,000 aircraft, both commercial and freight, in service worldwide. The company was established in 1969, but it can trace its roots back to a 1967 agreement between France, Germany, and England that coordinated efforts to advance the field of aviation. The first Airbus model, the A300B1, took flight in 1972. Thirty-five years later, in 2007, the largest passenger aircraft in the world, the Airbus A380, entered service — and several airlines still use it today.
October 25, 2025Source

General — Travel — October 24th, 2025

Alaska Airlines grounded by mystery IT meltdown
Failure at primary datacenter leaves planes parked and passengers angry, second incident since July
October 24, 2025Source or Source

Tokyo's Biggest Airport Is Getting Its Own Big-Ass Godzilla
The legendary Toho icon will be greeting travelers arriving and departing from their jet-set holidays.
October 24, 2025Source

General — Travel — October 15th, 2025

How to use AI to guide your holiday plans—by a tourism expert
If you ask an AI service like ChatGPT or Google Gemini to recommend a destination for your next summer holiday, it will happily provide you with a list of attractive destinations. But many of them will be very familiar.
October 15, 2025Source

I've tested dozens of noise-cancelling headphones on flights - this one is the audio king
The Sony WH-1000XM6 are staying in my backpack for the next several trips. Here's why.
October 15, 2025Source

General — Travel — October 13th, 2025

Apple Wallet's iOS 26 boarding passes coming to these airlines soon
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October 13thSource

General — Travel — October 8th, 2025

The Government Shutdown Is Already Leading to Thousands of Flight Delays
Air traffic control towers around the country are running short on staff.
October 8, 2025Source

General — Travel — October 3rd, 2025

Munich Airport chaos after drone sightings spook air traffic control
Overnight shutdown leaves thousands stuck as Oktoberfest crowds stretch city security
October 3, 2025Source

Nearly 100 sickened aboard Royal Caribbean ship with norovirus
Nearly 100 people aboard Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas contracted norovirus during a two-week voyage from San Diego to Miami, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
October 3, 2025Source

Southwest Airlines Now Requires The Removal Of A Common, Yet Crucial Item For Some Passengers
Lithium batteries are a critical component in many modern electronic devices, but they come with safety risks. Southwest Airlines announced in September 2025 that it was changing its policy to account for those risks, although the changes won't be welcome news for some passengers with disabilities. According to an internal memo sent by the company to its employees and seen by Reuters, passengers now have to remove lithium batteries from mobility devices such as powered wheelchairs and scooters before they are allowed to board.
October 3, 2025Source

What The Government Shutdown Could Mean For Americans Trying To Fly
Due to a government shutdown, essential air travel employees like TSA and air traffic controllers are working without pay. This may cause potential delays and cancellations, worsening over time.
October 3, 2025Source

General — Travel — September 29th, 2025

Germany's Lufthansa to slash 4,000 jobs as headwinds mount
Lufthansa plans to cut 4,000 administrative jobs, about 4% of its workforce, by 2030, mainly in Germany. The reductions are attributed to economic downturn, increased efficiency from digitalization and artificial intelligence, and efforts to streamline operations. The company aims for an adjusted operating margin of 8--10% for 2028--2030.
September 29, 2025Source

How Much Fuel Does It Take For A Boeing 737 To Fly At Max Range?
This article discusses the fuel capacity and range of Boeing 737 aircraft, particularly the 737 Max 7, noting options for auxiliary fuel tanks and their impact on cargo space.
September 29, 2025Source

General — Travel — September 25th, 2025

Battle of the skies: How Virgin's restructure in 2020 has shaped domestic airfares
A battle of the skies is playing out in Australia as Virgin increasingly mirrors Jetstar's pricing in certain booking windows, according to new research. Virgin restructured in 2020 to a hybrid airline.
September 25, 2025Source

Check your own databases before asking to see our passport photos, Home Office tells UK cops
Guidance follows privacy complaints over sharp increase in police searches of travel doc and visa pic libraries
September 25, 2025Source

Do Not Travel: Why Royal Caribbean's Ships No Longer Make This Popular Vacation Stop
If you're planning a Royal Caribbean cruise sometime this year or next, there is one port of call that won't make the cut — Haiti. The cruise line suspended all visits to its private destination, Labadee, through April 2026 due to a travel advisory from the U.S. Department of State. Citing an abundance of caution, Royal Caribbean Group said that it is communicating directly with passengers regarding the pause.
September 25, 2025Source

EU starting registration of fingerprints and faces for short-stay foreigners
Biometric Entry/Exit System phased in from October to 29 Schengen countries
September 25, 2025Source

General — Travel — September 22nd, 2025

EU cyber agency confirms ransomware attack causing airport disruptions
The airport disruptions across Europe that began over the weekend were caused by a ransomware attack, according to the European Union's cybersecurity agency ENISA on Monday.
September 22, 2025Source

This Is The Best Time To Book A Flight, According To The Data
Whether we're planning our dream trip or simply flying home to visit family, we always want to get the best deal on airfare. As we wrestle with high prices for everything from groceries to prescriptions, airfare prices are also on the rise, yet there's been a significant surge in travel spending this year. Many of us are still finding ways to jet off to better places despite the hit to our wallets. One way to save is to find the best time to book your flights online.
September 22, 2025Source

General — Travel — September 19th, 2025

Air Traffic Controllers Still Struggling to Communicate With Pilots: Report
Ongoing troubles have been flying under the radar.
September 19, 2025Source

Researchers 3D print lightweight ceramic fuel cell — suggests alternative power source for the aerospace industry
This 3D printed fuel cell ditches metal for ceramic construction.
September 19, 2025Source

General — Travel — September 9th, 2025

Can Your RFID Wallet Go Through TSA?
The main goal of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at an airport is to ensure that all flights are safe and hazard-free. As big as planes are, they are still fragile tubes tens of thousands of feet in the air and full of people. The TSA's job is to make sure that only safe items make it through to the cabin — and that includes things that could be potential hazards. That's why many seemingly harmless objects aren't allowed, such as aerosol cans, snow globes, or even dead electronic devices.
September 9, 2025Source

Why You Can't Take Photos On The Airport Tarmac
After securing a cheap flight online, excited vacation-goers can be forgiven for getting a little snap-happy and photographing every moment of their trip. That pre-flight breakfast, perhaps, or an obligatory "waiting in the departure lounge with tons of luggage" shot. Through the window, you might want to snap a photo of the steely steed that you'll be flying in or the airport's unique runway, but in the moments before boarding, there's something crucial to bear in mind: Typically, you won't be allowed to use your phone to take photographs on the tarmac as you enter or exit the aircraft.
September 9, 2025Source

General — Travel — September 5th, 2025

Google Turns Circle to Search Into the Ultimate Travel Buddy With Auto-Translate
Google has upgraded Circle to Search with a new translation feature that works continuously as users scroll through apps and websites. The update starts rolling out to select Samsung Galaxy devices this week, with wider Android support expected later.
September 5, 2025Source

Unlimited Wi-Fi comes to Southwest Airlines thanks to T-Mobile, but there's an important catch -- not all will qualify
Extra connectivity for all flights at no extra cost!
September 5, 2025Source

General — Travel — September 4th, 2025

Flying blind: Aviation experts call for more pilot training amid poor general aviation safety record
A new study shows that piloting a light aircraft remains an inherently risky business, accounting for over 90% of aviation-related fatalities.
September 4, 2025Source

How Airlines Choose Which Commercial Jets To Fly
You'd be surprised by how much time airlines spend on deciding which jet from their fleet you'll be flying on for your next trip. For most passengers, what plane you fly on is not even a deciding factor when booking the ticket. But from the airline's perspective, the deployment logistics of that aircraft are a big deal.
September 4, 2025Source

JetBlue to become first airline to boost its inflight Wi-Fi via Amazon's Project Kuiper network
JetBlue plans to become the first airline to sign on with Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite broadband service, promising faster and more reliable inflight Wi-Fi.
September 4, 2025Source or Source

General — Travel — September 1st, 2025

Google Flights now lets you filter out basic economy
It happens all the time: You found a great deal on Google Flights, only to click the link and realize that it's a basic economy fare. That means a hefty surcharge for regular economy, with such arguable must-haves as seat selection, early boarding and free ticket changes.
September 1, 2025Source

Is airplane turbulence really getting worse?
Is airplane turbulence more frequent—and more dangerous—today than it was 50 years ago?
September 1, 2025Source

Man uses AirTag to track down stolen luggage, finds person wearing his clothes
AirTags saved the day, and this man's luggage.
September 1, 2025Source

Why Do Ships Avoid Passing South Of South America?
At the southernmost point of South America, ships crossing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans confronted a terrible reality for millennia: the dreaded Drake Passage. One of the most violent stretches of water on Earth, it stretches 600 miles wide and lies between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. The region's infamy stems not from myth but from meteorological and oceanographic facts. This region is the only place the seas of the world can flow unhindered, creating some of the roughest ocean conditions on the planet.
September 1, 2025Source

Why Is Some Airplane Landing Gear Tilted? Here's How It Works & The Role Tilt Plays
Tilted landing gears, while engineered specifically for the express purpose of helping jets land and take off from runways, might look odd, like the wheels on the wings of a B-52 bomber. If you've ever seen landing gear configurations on a large commercial airplane that appear splayed and off-center, it might cause a double-take. Even with the best technology available today, sometimes landings do go awry, as scary and uncommon as it is.
September 1, 2025Source

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specializes in marketing, strategy consulting, and research for the global travel and tourism industry.
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South India Tourism
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provides an online hotel search & accommodation booking service, conference venues, attractions & activities in Brighton & Hove.
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Yosemite Conservancy
The website of the Yosemite Association.
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