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Delta Tops List of Best U.S. Airlines for the First Time Since 2000
Loyalty + Rewards
Delta Backpedals on Major Changes to SkyMiles Program and Lounge Access
October 25, 2023 12:51 PM
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Paul Rubio
A white-gloved bellman lifts a suitcase.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Think I Offended Someone by Tipping Them. What Do I Do?
October 25, 2023 10:06 AM
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Anu Taranath
Vendors selling scenic prints along the Seine River in Paris
Trending News
Europe’s New Entry Requirements Won’t Launch in 2024 After All
October 23, 2023 06:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Loyalty + Rewards
Earn More Than 100K Points With Hilton Credit Card Offers
October 20, 2023 04:31 PM
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Paul Rubio
How to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane
Air Travel News
Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane
October 19, 2023 11:52 AM
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Nile Cappello
Images of empty economy class seats with blue headrests on a United Airlines airplane
Air Travel News
United Unveils a New Boarding Procedure That It Claims Will Speed Up the Process
October 18, 2023 05:34 PM
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Chris Dong
How to Prevent Your Frequent Flyer Miles From Being Hacked
Air Travel News
Why Hackers Are Targeting Your Airline Points and Miles—And How to Protect Them
October 18, 2023 09:50 AM
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Bailey Berg
A rendering of the pool deck on the forthcoming Ilma superyacht, the second vessel in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet
Cruise News
With Its New Yacht Collection, Ritz-Carlton Is Successfully Converting Those Who Are New to Cruising
October 18, 2023 09:00 AM
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Fran Golden
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AFAR Approved
Tumi’s 19 Degree Expandable 4-Wheeled Suitcases Are My Go-To Luggage—Here’s Why
October 18, 2023 08:49 AM
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Paul Rubio
Passengers on a United flight using Bluetooth connectivity to pair their Apple AirPods Pro to the seatback screens
Air Travel News
Is the Future of Flying Wireless? United and Apple Think So.
October 16, 2023 07:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
Air Travel News
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
October 16, 2023 01:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Four bottles of red wine next two stemless wine glass filled with wine, to show Delta's new wine program
Air Travel News
Why Does Wine Taste Different on a Plane? We Asked an Airline Sommelier.
October 12, 2023 07:30 AM
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James Oliver Cury
A rendering of what Hurtigruten's ship with solar powered sails would look like.
Cruise News
Could an Electric Ship With Solar Sails Be the Future of Cruising?
October 12, 2023 07:27 AM
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Bailey Berg
Woman carrying skis in parking lot wearing ski jacket.
Packing Tips + Gear
We Tested 40 Jackets for Plus-Size Travelers—These Are the Best
October 12, 2023 05:53 AM
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Naomi Tomky
Hard vs. Soft Luggage—Which Is Superior? Two AFAR Editors Hash It Out
Packing Tips + Gear
Hard vs. Soft Luggage—Which Is Superior? Two AFAR Editors Hash It Out
October 11, 2023 08:05 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Aircraft cabin with smoke-like air vapor condensation due to differences of temperature between cabin and outside.
Air Travel News
What Causes That Weird Fog in Airplane Aisles?
October 11, 2023 07:30 AM
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Adam Wisniewski
Sage Green Monos Hard-Shell Luggage
Packing Tips + Gear
8 Small Business Sales to Shop Instead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
October 10, 2023 09:22 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
United's Premium Plus seats provide extra leg room and free meals and drinks (alcohol included).
Tips + News
Why Airplane Seats Must Be Upright for Takeoff and Landing
October 10, 2023 07:30 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center Sign
Loyalty + Rewards
5 Low-Fee Credit Cards That Can Get You Free TSA PreCheck and Global Entry
October 10, 2023 07:08 AM
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Paul Rubio
hazy image of Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv with the control tower and airplanes
Trending News
Airlines Suspend Israel Flights as War Breaks Out
October 9, 2023 09:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Trending News
This City Will Have the Highest Tourism Tax in Europe, Starting in 2024
October 9, 2023 05:00 PM
a man and women walk into a cabin wearing Cotopaxi Allpa 35 liter backpacks
AFAR Approved
The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Is My Go-To Travel Bag
October 6, 2023 04:48 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Aerial shot of Azamara ship in Croatian port
Cruise News
This New 155-Night Cruise Visits All 7 Wonders of the World
October 6, 2023 10:34 AM
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Bailey Berg
Port of Santa Lucia and Castel dell¥Ovo, Naples. Italy
Air Travel News
Delta Is Expanding to These European Cities Next Summer
October 5, 2023 10:54 AM
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Bailey Berg
Delta One facility at Los Angeles International Airport featuring three marbled check-in kiosks
Air Travel News
Delta’s Massive New LAX Terminal Is Now Complete—Here’s a Look Inside
October 4, 2023 05:46 PM
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Chris Dong
Air France's new business class cabins now include extra privacy features, alongside other upgrades.
Air Travel News
Air France Has New Business-Class Seats—and You Could Win a Free Ticket
October 4, 2023 08:03 AM
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Jessie Beck
View of United Polaris seats
Air Travel News
United Unveils New Polaris Business Seat Upgrades
October 3, 2023 05:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Could Be Denied a Passport if You Have Unpaid Taxes
Trending News
Passport Wait Times Are Finally Coming Down—Here’s How Long It Takes Now
October 3, 2023 02:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
The town of Vik in Iceland, seen from a neighboring hill
Trending News
Visiting Iceland Is About to Get More Expensive—Here’s Why
October 2, 2023 05:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?
Trending News
Global Entry Just Made Getting Through Customs Even Faster—Here’s How
October 2, 2023 05:04 PM
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Bailey Berg
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