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Why Dallas, Texas is the best city for viewing April 2024’s total solar eclipse
Making travel plans for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse? 4 reasons why Dallas, Texas should be on the top of your choices of viewing locations.
Big Ten – Long Road Trips: airports for fans and campus visits
The Big Ten Conference is really big – which airports do you need to fly to follow your favorite Big Ten football team, or make a campus visit to any of the Big Ten’s 18 member universities?
Streaming Live TV Sports, Events, and Channels on an Airplane
Airplanes offer fast Wi-Fi for streaming on personal devices. Find out how to stream Live TV and Sports on a plane and which streaming service and devices are best.
Major European Cities - Airports and Airlines to fly from the US
Travelling to Europe is exciting, but which airline and which major European city should you fly into? A guide of Europe’s largest hub airports.
5 Large Airplane Carry-On Backpacks to consider for flying and backpacking
Forget the traditional rollerboard. Consider bringing a large backpack on your next airplane travels. Large backpacks provide more versatility than a rollerboard, but still allow you to pack a lot.
Alaska Cruises – Getting from Seattle Airport to Cruise Terminal
How-to guide of ground transportation options and logistics from Seattle Airport to cruise terminal for Alaskan cruises. Shuttles, transit, rideshare, taxis, and rental cars.
Rented an electric vehicle (EV) at the airport; was it worth it?
Is renting an electric vehicle (EV) from the airport in the cards for your next trip or vacation? We rented one and share our thoughts about the experience.
7 tips to survive the Holiday Air Travel season
Holiday travel is stressful. Helpful air travel tips and things you can control to survive flying over the winter and holiday season. Navigate packed airports, full airplanes, and winter weather delays with a breeze.
Guide to Alaska Airlines at San Diego International Airport
Alaska Airlines flies out of Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Learn all about flying Alaska Airlines to and from San Diego – routes and cities served, plane types, and more.
Best Airport for flying to Zion National Park
St. George Regional Airport (SGU) is the closest airport to Zion National Park, but the cheapest and best option is flying into Harry Reid Int'l Airport in Las Vegas (LAS). International travelers should fly into Salt Lake City Int'l Airport (SLC).
What is Frontier Airlines’ Unaccompanied Minor Policy? (2023)
Frontier Airlines does not allow kids to fly alone and doesn’t have an unaccompanied minor program. Kids must be at least 15 years old to fly by themselves on Frontier.
Spirit terminates Frontier merger, agrees to JetBlue buyout: The implications
Ultra-low cost discount carriers Frontier and Spirit Airlines will no longer merge; Spirit to be acquired by JetBlue instead. What are the impacts on the airline industry, your travel experience, and air fares?
Best Water Bottles for Airplane Travel
Staying hydrated while flying during airplane travel is important. See our recommendations for the best water bottle to take with you on your next airplane flight
3 Unique Travel / Airplane Neck Pillows for Your Sleeping Style
Sleeping on an airplane is often difficult and uncomfortable. Preventing a sore and painful neck and back while on vacation requires a proper neck pillow. These unique travel neck pillows will help accommodate the many different sleeping styles your next airplane flight including upright sleepers, window seat side wall sleepers and leaners, and forward leaning sleepers.
How to Book and Fly Unaccompanied Minors on Delta Air Lines
Extremely detailed guide to buying plane tickets for Unaccompanied Minor (UM) on Delta Air Lines. Learn more about Delta's UM policy, fees, and what to expect on travel day for your kids, grandkids, or younger siblings.
Spokane Airport (GEG) Hotels within Walking Distance
Travelers, visitors, and tourists flying into Spokane, Washington often look for hotels near the Spokane International Airport. We take a look at the four closest hotels, all within walking distance of the Spokane Airport (SpringHill Suites, Ramada, Wingate, and Hilton Garden Inn). Some hotels even offer Park and Fly packages for local Spokane area residents.
Southwest Airlines (finally) announces in-seat power, but details are underwhelming
Southwest Airlines announces the long-awaited addition of in-seat power on its fleet beginning in 2023. See our reactions to the announcement.
12 Obscure Items TSA allows you to pack in your suitcase
Can you bring handcuffs and duct tape on a plane? What about a microwave oven, or a bread machine? While there are a number of banned items that you can’t take past the TSA security checkpoint at an airport, several interesting items are in fact TSA approved. Read about 12 obscure items you can take through airport security.
Best Hand Sanitizers for Travel - gels, packs, wipes, or sprays?
Hand sanitizers are very handy when it comes to travel when soap and water are not available. The CDC recommends the use of hand sanitizer when handwashing is not available. Learn more about the different types of sanitizers (gel, packs, wipes, spray) and our recommendations on which ones to get.
Touring Phase 1 of the revamped Great Hall at Denver International Airport
We took a walkthrough of the newly completed Phase 1 of the Great Hall Project at Denver International Airport, with its new check-in and ticketing areas, restrooms, and updates to finishes through the terminal. Check out our photo tour.