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Why Only Some Flights Are Canceled in Bad Weather

Will My Flight Get Canceled Due to Bad Weather?

When there’s snowfall, heavy rain, a big storm, or extreme winds, here’s how airlines decide which flights to operate and which ones to cancel or delay.

November 27, 2024 02:05 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Air Travel News

What It’s Like to Be a Pilot During the Coronavirus Pandemic

While many travelers have been grounded, pilots and flight crew still operate what flights remain in the sky.

March 26, 2020 02:25 PM

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Charlie Page

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Longreads

This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance

Across North America, Native communities are carrying on relay racing—a time-honored, high-adrenaline tradition.

November 25, 2024 08:51 AM

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Kate Nelson

Islands

The Best Things to Do in Martinique

Beaches, hikes, botanical gardens, and historical sites will keep you entertained.

March 30, 2022 05:34 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Road Trips

This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It

Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions on this scenic drive through Virginia and North Carolina.

October 19, 2023 12:30 PM

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Jess Graves

COVID + Travel

U.K.’s Heathrow Airport Opens Terminal for High-Risk Travelers

As of June 1, travelers arriving from a “red list” of coronavirus hot spots will pass through the London airport’s Terminal 3.

June 2, 2021 02:53 PM

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Jill Lawless

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Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler

Reuse and reduce where possible, but when it’s time to buy new ski gear, look at these Earth-approved options.

December 21, 2022 11:01 AM

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Courtney Holden

Summer 2022

What Chinatown Means to America—and to Me

In the wake of a nationwide surge of anti-Asian hate crimes, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on the resiliency of Chinatowns.

September 13, 2022 03:37 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Longreads

Black Boxes Are Key to Solving Plane Crashes. So Why Do We Still Have Unsolved Mysteries?

The idea of capturing data from inside an aircraft dates back to the inception of air travel—but the developments haven’t kept pace with technology.

March 14, 2023 02:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Left: Airplane landing with a golden light of sunset; right: View of Madrid during the sunset

Air Travel News

Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of

When crossing the pond to Europe, there are a wide range of airline options. But some fly a bit more under the radar, as it were.

January 26, 2026 09:08 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A bullet train passing before Mt. Fuji with pink flowers in the foreground.

Trains

Japan’s JR Rail Pass Prices Are About to Increase—but There’s Still Time to Buy Before They Do

In October 2023, the price of a Japan Rail Pass will increase by roughly 70 percent.

August 28, 2023 06:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travelers in front of the Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

Longreads

Are Travelers Ruining Travel?

This summer saw what felt like unprecedented bad tourist behavior. Is the end of it near?

September 19, 2023 09:44 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Aerial view of the beach and pool at Beaches Turks & Caicos.

Family Travel

These All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts Are Designed for Families

With fun for kids and downtime for adults, these resorts make family travel feel easy.

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