Jessica Puckett

In a summer that has so far seen record-breaking crowds traveling over holidays, the week of the Fourth of July 2024 won’t be any exception. In fact, this Independence Day is projected to be one of the busiest travel days in US history. Nearly 71 million people are expected to travel over the July Fourth holiday period from June 29 to July 7, according to estimates from AAA. That’s a jump of 5% more travelers than last year. “With summer vacations in full swing and the flexibility of remote work…

Each summer, huge crowds of travelers flock to America’s National Parks to experience pristine landscapes and marvel at natural wonders like Old Faithful, El Capitán, Horseshoe Bend, and the Grand Canyon. Now, a new first-of-its-kind donation program is giving the more than 300 million tourists who visit National Parks each year an opportunity to compensate the Indigenous people whose ancestral homelands and sacred sites are located within the US National Park system. The new program, called The…

We asked industry experts if free checked bags and affordable tickets are the next to go.

They are scenes straight out of a travel nightmare: Airline passengers, including unaccompanied minors, stranded for days in strange cities amid a cascading wave of flight cancellations—with little hope of catching a plane home in a hurry. That was the reality for thousands of fliers this week as Delta struggled to recover from the widespread CrowdStrike technology outage that overturned its flight schedules. But Delta passengers aren’t alone in dealing with these frustrating scenarios. In Decem…

We asked nine different airlines to confirm their policies on feeding a baby on a plane.

Following Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel late Saturday night, several airlines are canceling flights to and from Tel Aviv, as well as rerouting planes scheduled to fly over the Middle East. Over the weekend, much of the airspace over and surrounding the two countries was closed, meaning passenger planes were banned from flying over many of the nations in the region. In addition to Iran and Israel, airspace over Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon was also closed on Saturday. Those bans have si…

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The all-electric trains between Southern California and Las Vegas are set to launch in 2028—here are the latest developments.

A train journey is an ideal way to appreciate fall foliage. Many train lines in the US wind along the same dazzling forests, lakes, and mountains as scenic byways built for cars. But passengers on board a train have the luxury of cozying up and losing themselves completely in the colorful views, without needing to worry about surrounding traffic. There are several Amtrak routes that offer the chance to travel to the best fall foliage destinations in the country. Along the way, drink in the sight…

From airport shutdowns to cruise disruptions and site closures, here's everything you should know about Hurricane Milton's impact on travel.

New flights to Mongolia, Senegal, and Greenland are among the most notable new additions.

With the ever-shrinking seats in coach class, the allure of those spacious front-of-plane cabins has never been stronger. Flying business class can feel reminiscent of the golden era of travel, when glamour and comfort ruled the skies. Perks like lie-flat beds, privacy doors that encapsulate seats, airport lounge access, and even chauffeur services can entice even the most austere travelers among us to contemplate splurging on an upgrade every now and then. Of course, those amenities all come at…

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