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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

A United, Delta, and American airplane all crossing paths with each other at an airport

Air Travel News

U.S. Airlines Now Owe You Automatic Refunds. Here’s How to Get Them.

You’re now entitled to automatic reimbursements for canceled flights, significantly delayed flights, luggage delays, and more.

November 13, 2024 11:51 AM

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Dennis Green

A landmark subway station in New York City with vaulted glass ceilings, green-and-white tiles, and brick walls

Where to Travel Next

The Best Way to See a City? Going Underground

Learn about the history, architecture, design, and engineering hidden underneath your feet on these urban transit system tours.

December 12, 2024 02:03 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Diners at plastic stools and round tables of busy Maxwell Food Centre hawker centre, Singapore.

Restaurants + Cafés

Singapore Has 123 Hawker Centers. Here Are the Dishes Worth Queuing For

Take in Singapore’s multi-faceted food culture, one bite at a time.

May 28, 2026 12:21 PM

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Charlene Fang

4 Days In

4 Days in Boston: Century-Old Bookshops, Cocktails Decided by Dice, and, of Course, Lobster

Find the past and future in New England’s capital, with insider tips from locals.

September 24, 2025 02:07 PM

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Kori Perten

Food + Drink

Meet the France-Trained Pastry Chef Who is Bringing Fine-Dining Quality Chocolate to a Wider Audience

Wendy Sherwood, the pastry chef behind La Forêt, is living the sweet life in the Napa Valley

November 22, 2019 07:28 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

People

See How This Husband-and-Wife Team Make Seasonal, Small-Batch Spirits from Local Wines

The owners of the Napa Valley Distillery share their passion for spirits and the valley they call home.

November 22, 2019 07:19 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Castle of Torrechiara in Italy. Aerial view

Hiking + Cycling

This 93-Mile Italian Hike Leads to Medieval Monasteries—and Lunches Cooked by Nuns

The Via di Linari winds through the Apennines, passing abbeys, castles, and mountain towns. Here’s how to hike the Italian route.

December 11, 2025 01:02 PM

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Alessio Perrone

Haunting Images Reveal China’s Most Severe Sandstorm in a Decade

Hundreds of flights have been canceled as sand and dust engulfed Beijing.

March 15, 2021 02:00 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

An aerial view of the Amazon River in Peru winding through lush green rainforests with a couple boats creating ripples in the water and a small grouping of homes jutting out over the water

River Cruises

Pink Dolphins, Piranhas, and Wine-Paired Tasting Menus—Sailing the Peruvian Amazon on a New Luxury Riverboat

The newly launched ‘Pure Amazon’ from high-end operator Abercrombie & Kent takes guests on the ultimate floating safari through the lush, flora- and fauna-filled Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

October 21, 2025 07:24 PM

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Jeri Clausing

the interior of El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore in Buenos Aires. The store is in an old theater and you can see the stage, red curtains, and all the balconies where the seats used to be. The floor is lined with bookcases.

Cities We Love

5 Reasons to Go to Buenos Aires That Aren’t Steak and Wine

Argentina’s capital city has something for everyone. But these five are a little less expected than the usuals.

July 26, 2024 09:02 AM

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Billie Cohen

Bars + Nightlife

Dominica’s Unique Dishes are Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Tasted

Beet-infused rum and flambé lobster are just a couple of the exciting local flavors on this gorgeous Caribbean island.

Sponsored by Discover Dominica Authority

Where to Travel Next

10 Ways to Play—and Relax—in This Dreamy Caribbean Destination

Packed with stunning beaches, adventurous excursions, and delicious dining, the Cayman Islands is an ideal choice for a rejuvenating trip.

Sponsored by The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism

Cities We Love

How to Visit Asheville in Style—and Protect and Preserve It Too

In Asheville, nature fans can escape to one of the country’s most stunning destinations packed with unearthly natural beauty, with all the comforts of a true vacation.

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