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Mask mandates may have faded, but some travelers still opt to wear face coverings while navigating busy airports.

Why Aren’t We Wearing Masks Anymore When We Travel?

`Tis the season for the common cold—and one of the worst flu seasons— yet most travelers are going maskless at airports and during flights.

January 8, 2026 04:24 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Flight attendant pouring coffee into a paper cup on an airplane

Air Travel News

Another Major U.S. Airline Is Doing Away with Plastic Cups

Wine in a paper cup? Delta has vowed to replace its plastic cups with cups that are compostable and recyclable as airlines move toward a cleaner, greener future.

December 26, 2023 10:26 AM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

New Aviation Regulations Could Mean Even Smaller Airplane Seats

As testing gets under way to determine whether aircraft seats are safe at their current dimensions, consumer advocates are worried seats could actually get more cramped as a result.

October 4, 2019 04:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

view of an airplane wing with the sun shining and clouds below

Air Travel News

There’s One Major Airline You Couldn’t Find on Google Flights—Until Now

A change in policy will help travelers with comparison flight shopping.

May 23, 2024 03:25 PM

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Bill Fink

A collage depicting two cutouts of airplanes flying in opposite directions placed atop a background featuring three llamas walking in the Patagonia region

Air Travel News

Should You Ever Book 2 One-Way Tickets Instead of a Round-Trip Flight?

Two one-way tickets can sometimes unlock cheaper fares and help travelers maximize points and miles—if you know when to use the strategy and how to avoid the risks.

September 17, 2025 06:23 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

Air Travel News

Flight Attendants Say D.C. Insurrection Participants Are a Threat to Travelers’ Safety

The head of the flight attendants’ union said that the “mob mentality behavior” of those who traveled to the Capitol this week puts airline workers and passengers at risk.

January 7, 2021 01:59 PM

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Michelle Baran

Two U.S. senators are trying to implement a “passenger bill of rights” that, if passed, would give fliers more protections. Here’s what that means.

February 21, 2023 07:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Health + Wellness

Why One Woman Decided to Create the First-Ever Size-Inclusive Trips to Italy

Boutique tour company Stellavision Travel is on a mission to help travelers embrace body positivity on the road.

July 13, 2022 02:49 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

An airplane wing on a sunny day with fluffy clouds in the background

Air Travel News

6 Aviation Words You May Be Using Incorrectly

Do you know the difference between a direct flight and a nonstop flight?

April 2, 2024 02:15 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

JetBlue economy seats with view of airplane windows

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Announced This Change to Its Seats

The airline recently added a new charge for what it calls “Core Preferred” seats.

February 6, 2024 01:33 PM

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Dennis Green

Aerial view of a commercial airplane parked at an airport gate with a bridge/walkway attached to the aircraft

Air Travel News

Don’t Want to Be Delayed? These Are the World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports, According to New Data

A recent report details which of the world’s airlines and airports see the highest rates of on-time arrivals and departures.

January 14, 2025 12:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

CDC Now Recommends COVID Testing for All Domestic Travel

The updated advice comes as cases and hospitalizations are back on the rise in the U.S.

May 19, 2022 06:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

How This Airplane Is Changing the Experience of Flying

United Airlines’ 787 Dreamliners boast some serious perks—and they make for a better flight.

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