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CDC to Further Extend Airline Mask Mandate

The federal mask mandate on public transportation—including airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis, and ride-shares—will continue until May 3.

April 13, 2022 12:47 PM

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Zeke Miller

11 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around the World

Festivals + Events

9 Destinations Around the World That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Ireland isn’t the only place that gets its green on—pack your bags (with leprechaun gear) for these global destinations, too.

March 13, 2023 09:15 PM

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Dana Brindle

Air Travel News

Several U.S. Airlines Ban Emotional-Support Animals

Only trained service dogs will get to fly for free under new rules set by four major domestic carriers.

January 8, 2021 01:29 PM

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David Koenig

Authentic traditional Greek islands- unspoiled Chios, little church in the sea over the rocks Agios Isidoros. Eastern Aegean islands

Where to Go in Fall

Where to Go This Fall for Fewer Crowds and Peak Scenery

Experience harvests, festivals, and autumn events in 10 destinations with beautiful weather—minus the summer tourists.

August 21, 2025 05:11 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Group of Asian Multi-Generation family in casual clothing enjoy and fun outdoor lifestyle walking and playing together at tropical beach during travel island ocean at sunset on summer holiday vacation

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Share Points and Miles Among Your Friends and Family—for Free

Need more points for a redemption? In select loyalty programs, you can simply turn to your loved ones to pool points together as a group or transfer them among individuals at no extra cost.

May 24, 2024 01:33 PM

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Paul Rubio

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

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.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Restaurants + Cafés

Anthony Bourdain’s Home State Opens Official Food Trail in His Honor

New Jersey officials debuted the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, a statewide collection of local eateries where Bourdain filmed for a 2015 episode of “Parts Unknown.”

June 17, 2019 04:56 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

No, the Kincade Fire Didn’t Level Sonoma County. So Go Visit.

In the aftermath of the fire that ravaged part of Sonoma County in October, a local journalist shares how travelers can best help the region.

November 11, 2019 07:12 PM

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Matt Villano

With this acquisition, JetbBlue aims to "create a high-quality, low-fare national challenger" to American, United, Delta, and Southwest.

Air Travel News

JetBlue Purchase of Spirit Just Got a Step Closer to Becoming Reality

With this acquisition, JetBlue aims to create a “low-fare national challenger” to American, United, Delta, and Southwest.

October 19, 2022 01:00 PM

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David Koenig

Air Travel News

Delta Proposes National No-Fly List to Combat Surge in “Air Rage”

As incidents of passengers refusing to wear masks and harassing flight crews persist, Delta Air Lines suggests that carriers unite to ban passengers from flying.

September 29, 2021 03:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

The islands of Greece are a perfect destination for summer travel.

AFAR Advisor

This Intimate Cruise Makes Peak Seasonal Travel Easy

Explore tulips, wine harvests, and Christmas markets without the stress on Emerald Cruises.

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