The laptop ban, initially covering nonstop flights by nine airlines to the U.S. from 10 Middle East airports, was imposed in March, presumably in response to intelligence suggesting that terrorists planned… Continue Reading
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In the Face of Chaos, Travelers Remain Mostly Calm, Collected
Leisure travel? That’s an oxymoron. In fact, travel is stressful, and rife with interactions that could easily and quickly escalate into nasty confrontations. Etiquette and self-restraint are keys… Continue Reading
The World’s Best Airlines, According to Travel + Leisure
The results of Travel + Leisure’s annual best-in-travel survey were released this week, with plenty of recommendations for travelers seeking guidance on where to go and how to get there. The survey… Continue Reading
Book Discounted Delta Awards by July 12
Got Delta miles? Here’s how to make them go further … Fly to or from select cities in the continental U.S. for as few as 20,000 Delta miles roundtrip in coach. That’s the gist of Delta’s… Continue Reading
Featured Sweepstakes: 5-Night Trip to Kyoto, Japan, Including Cooking Classes
Six days in Kyoto, Japan? Yes, please! Enter the General Assembly “Go Places: Kyoto, Japan” sweepstakes by August 6, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-night trip for two to… Continue Reading
2 More Airlines Receive Exemptions from Laptop Ban
Remember the laptop ban, once the subject of so much rancor and debate? It will soon be nothing more than a footnote to the history of aviation security, as the number of affected airlines and airports… Continue Reading
Hilton Honors Terminates Relationships With Four Rental Car Partners in 2017
If you earn Hilton Honors points as a result of renting vehicles, be aware that that option will no longer be available with four rental car companies in 2017, as the Hilton Honors frequent guest loyalty… Continue Reading
The Week’s Biggest Stories: Laptop Ban Update + TSA’s Failings + American, Alaska Breakup
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Airfare Transparency Imperiled by New Legislation Included in the latest… Continue Reading
United Apologizes for Unfriendly Skies, Again
United just can’t seem to catch a break lately. Or maybe it’s less bad luck and more a matter of incompetence and indifference. If you were to judge by recent media coverage of the carrier,… Continue Reading
The Incredible Shrinking Laptop Ban
Remember the laptop ban? Or better still, forget it! Today, Qatar Airways announced it had been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to allow passengers to resume carrying onboard their… Continue Reading