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Self-service tech is evolving from fast-food restaurants and grocery checkouts: Starting in the New Year, select travelers will be able to screen themselves at airport security checkpoints. TSA is scheduled to launch a trial run of new “self-service” screening technology at the Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport in January, allowing fliers enrolled in TSA PreCheck to conduct their own body scans.
As air traveler numbers continue to rise, the concept aims to make security checkpoints more…
5 months ago
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Few things in life can be as frustrating as a delayed flight, and savvy travelers know that some major airports are more notorious for delays than others. Fortunately, there are still hubs around the world that operate efficiently, with few disruptions to flight schedules—and those airports are certainly worth knowing.
Each year, air travel data firm Cirium compiles a list of the most on-time airports in the world based on flight departure data. These 20 global hubs have the lowest rates of flig…
4 months ago
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The next time you fly to the United Kingdom, you might be able to leave your passport safely tucked away in your bag. The nation’s airports will reportedly begin testing new facial recognition technology at “eGates” for arriving passengers, which would replace border control’s standard physical passport check.
Trials of the technology could begin in UK airports as soon as this year, according to a report in The Times of London. If the tests run smoothly, the system could roll out across the nati…
4 months ago
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Travel deals can be easy to find, if you know the right time to book. For cruises, one of the best times to lock in low fares is at the start of a new year. That’s when “wave season” begins: a stretch that continues through March when cruise lines offer up some of their best deals and discounts.
Consider this the golden time to plan cruise trips through the rest of the year and beyond. “Wave season isn’t necessarily about last-minute cruise deals,” says Illana Schattauer, a cruise influencer who…
4 months ago
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A luxe flight route that’s on many avid travelers’ bucket lists is finally returning to New York City.
For the first time since the pandemic, Cathay Pacific is resuming flights at New York JFK with planes that feature its beloved first-class cabins. The cabin is a favorite option for savvy travelers looking for a glamorous and comfortable way to get from the East Coast to Asia.
During the pandemic, the airline grounded all of its Boeing 777 planes outfitted with first-class cabins. In 2022, it b…
4 months ago
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Over the weekend, Iceland experienced its second volcanic eruption in just under a month. Both eruptions took place near Grindavik, a fishing town of about 4,000 people located on the southwestern tip of Iceland, approximately 26 miles from the capital of Reykjavik.
On January 14, lava began spewing from a fissure located on the Reykjanes Peninsula just before 8 a.m. local time, according to Iceland’s public broadcaster RUV. A…
4 months ago
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For many, experiencing a destination’s nightlife is an integral part of travel—from exploring the brightly lit streets of Tokyo for an evening of karaoke and street food to bringing out the black tie attire for a posh night out at Monaco’s Casino de Monte Carlo. However, when it comes to cruises, passengers usually end up spending most of their nights at sea.
But this year, luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas is launching a new array of itineraries specially designed for travelers to be able to…
3 months ago
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It’s official, 2024 is set to be a banner year for train travel, with new and exciting routes rolling out around the globe. Whether you’re interested in a luxury train that explores Vietnam’s coast or a glamorous sleeper train that meanders across Italy, there’s a new train service this year for every type of traveler.
From high-speed options that will whisk passengers between cultural urban hubs in record time to vintage-inspired train cars that slowly meander rural coastlines, these new routes…
3 months ago
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Airline safety—something that many travelers take for granted in the US—has been top of mind this year. Passengers everywhere might be feeling some nerves after a panel of a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight in early January, a shocking incident that’s been followed by accusations of quality control issues on Boeing’s production lines, and possibly those of its contractors.
And a major milestone for improving airline safety is coming up next month, of which travelers sho…
3 months ago
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This week, American Express is opening its largest Centurion Lounge to date—fittingly located at the world’s busiest airport.
The new location, measuring nearly 26,000 square feet, debuts Wednesday at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. And rest assured, every inch has been put to good use: the lounge will feature one-of-a-kind amenities not found in any other Centurion location, including several outdoor terraces and a high-end whiskey bar.
“The new Centurion Lounge at Hartsfiel…
3 months ago
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Travelers looking to complete their Global Entry interview at the airport now have a new option, thanks to a program just launched by Customs and Border Protection.
The agency, which runs Global Entry, debuted the first-ever “Enrollment on Departure” option at Washington, DC’s Dulles airport on Monday. The program allows travelers who are conditionally approved for Global Entry to complete their interview process at the airport before boarding an international flight.
Here’s how it works: Travel…
3 months ago
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Let’s face it: the combination of crowds and chaos that await at every airport curb is the easiest way to put a dent in that pre-vacation elation. But what many travelers don’t realize is that you don’t need to be a frequent flyer with elite status or a top-tier credit card to be treated like a VIP at the airport.
Several airlines—including Delta, American, United, and Hawaiian—allow customers to book services that remove the headaches from the airport experience. These little-known upgrades, us…
2 months ago
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It’s that time of year when our bodies and minds begin screaming for a vacation, unleashing a deep desire to defrost from the winter chill and all the burdens that come with it. While we’d argue there’s never a bad time of the year to book that plane ticket—spring 2024 is looking like an especially good one.
That’s because airfares are becoming much more affordable compared to last year; average airfares for March are down 3% compared to 2023, and April airline tickets are 8% cheaper than last y…
2 months ago
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It’s a not-so-hidden secret that traveling during shoulder season—when prices are cheaper, crowds are thinner, and weather is cooler—can lead to a much more enjoyable trip. But for many families with school-aged children, travel is often limited to major holidays, spring break, and summer vacation; times when prices and crowds can reach a fever pitch.
Faced with this reality, parents might find themselves asking the same question: when is missing school for a vacation okay? And as with many pare…
about 2 months ago
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It’s a catch-22 that so many travelers bemoan: Summer is the most convenient time to travel thanks to good weather and plenty of federal holidays to extend that vacation. But summer holidays—like Memorial Day Weekend, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, and Labor Day Weekend—are among the most expensive days of the year to fly, leading many would-be-tourists to just stay home.
But if you purchase your airfare during the right booking window, it’s still possible to score a deal on flights departing in Ju…
about 1 month ago
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The most difficult leg of a trip—especially on long international journeys—is making that last flight connection or lengthy ground transfer to your final destination. Those final couple hours in transit, when the effects of jet lag are rearing up and patience is running thin, can be laborious and time-consuming, but are often necessary in order to reach some of the world’s most remote destinations.
Now, a new crop of well-located airports seek to make some of these historically out-of-the-way re…
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Four Seasons loyalists have a lot to be excited about, with the launch of the brand’s first yacht nearing in 2026.
The 14-deck luxury vessel, which is partly being modeled off of Aristotle Onassis’ iconic yacht Christina O, will offer some of the most opulent amenities at sea. Initial renderings released in October 2023 show a 66-foot saltwater pool, a marina deck built for swimming and watersports, sophisticated dining concepts, and 95 guest suites. Now, the Four Seasons has released the first…
about 1 month ago
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Imagine spending nearly five months exploring the most fascinating destinations in the world while living in a lavish suite on a luxury cruise ship. From your suite’s private balcony, you can watch the ship pull into secluded islands and alluring ports in Asia, Europe, and Australia. All the while, you have unlimited access to gourmet dining—lobster, filet mignon, Champagne—with every need seen to by a solicitous crew.
It might sound like a travel fantasy, but this is the reality on board Regent…
about 1 month ago
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Bad news for the overpackers among us: It’s now even more expensive to check baggage on one of the most popular airlines in the US.
Following a recent spate of US airlines raising their checked bag fees in early March, JetBlue is once again raising its prices for the service. Under the airline’s latest policy, JetBlue plans to charge as much as $50 for the first checked bag and as much as $70 for the second bag during “peak” travel periods, including the majority of this summer.
A JetBlue spokes…
28 days ago
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When it comes to retirement, many people envision spending their golden years traveling the world. Those aspirations, however, involve a lot of money, effort, and planning to execute.
But did you know there’s a country that will actually take care of the majority of travel costs and logistics for its retirees to vacation? Spain, a country that consistently ranks among the best places in the world to retire, is the first country in the EU to give certain senior citizens and residents access to gr…
28 days ago
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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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