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Whether you fly with Spirit or you don’t, the airline’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing indicates larger shifts in travelers’ attitudes toward budget flights. In short, cheaper isn’t always better.

As airlines continue to make scheduling adjustments, here’s how travelers can prepare—and get compensated—for changes that might affect their itinerary.

In a “first-of-its-kind policy,” unused flight credits with Southwest can now be banked to use at any time in the future.

From the Memphis blues to Seattle grunge, the United States’ unique musical genres are products of the cities that birthed them.

In Ybor City, Tampa’s historic Latin quarter, the Hotel Haya immerses guests in local history and thoughtful design.

Avoid the crowds and head to a serene shoreline and the birthplace of jerk chicken.

Century-old grande dames, boutique stays in heritage buildings, seaside resorts: Barcelona’s best hotels offer both historic charm and modern luxury.

Our Unpacked advice columnist shares her perspective with a traveler who prefers to keep a healthy distance between themselves and people they have just met.

U.S. airlines earned more than $5.5 billion in 2023 in baggage fees alone. Apparently that wasn’t enough.

The apartment of France’s last—and most lavish—queen was closed for five years for restoration.

Community centers, sources of literary and cultural inspiration, inequality busters . . . Black-owned bookstores are forces of change and inspiration.

Locals recommend neighborhoods, antique book stalls, gallery-like designer shops, and—most importantly—towers of pastries, seafood, and natural wine.

This quarter-sized device makes keeping track of your luggage when you fly (at least a little) less stressful.

I live in Amsterdam. These are my best tips for experiencing the city like a local.

Sparkling waters, otherworldly sand dunes, and palm-shaded oases await near Abu Dhabi’s most exciting hotels.