Not to be contrarian, but I don’t mind a long-haul flight. I’ve done my fair share of those 12-hour-plus bad boys, including the 19-hour, non-stop from NYC to Singapore and a 14-hour journey to India sans working in-flight entertainment—all in economy, might I add. I suppose I take pleasure in the surrender, knowing that I
The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to mass flight delays and cancellations, disrupting the travel plans of thousands of passengers. Following US and Israeli attacks on Iran launched on February 28, Gulf states including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iran, Israel, and Iraq introduced full or partial airspace closures and temporary flight restrictions. Flights
As the partial government shutdown nears the one-month mark, some travelers have found themselves stuck in hours-long security lines at select airports across the US. On Sunday, March 8, major hubs like Houston Hobby International Airport (HOU) and New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) reported TSA lines up to 3.5 hours long, with viral
The conflict in Iran has caused widespread flight disruptions throughout the Middle East, stranding thousands of passengers in key hubs like Doha and Dubai. Now, elevated oil prices are leading some international airlines to increase fares, causing many travelers to wonder if they should book upcoming flights now or hold off. For many airlines, jet
Airspace across large parts of the Middle East remains shut or heavily restricted after US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered widespread closures, causing significant disruption to one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors. While commercial operations have begun to restart selectively in some hubs, many airlines remain cautious, rerouting or cancelling flights amid ongoing
Airspace across the Middle East has closed and flights are facing disruption after the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday morning, with President Donald Trump confirming "major combat operations" are underway. The attack follows a week of failed negotiations in Geneva, causing an increasing number of governments to urge citizens to
Flight schedules and other tourist operations have returned to normal across Mexico, after travel chaos erupted in some of the country's most popular tourist areas earlier this week. For the past several days, air travel and ground transportation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were brought to a near halt due to a military operation that
Travel warnings have multiplied across the Middle East as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, with nuclear negotiations in Geneva unfolding against the backdrop of significant US military deployments and fears of broader conflict. Governments are increasingly urging citizens to leave Iran and parts of the wider region or to defer
For some US travelers, the real American dream is getting your hands on an EU passport. European Union citizenship not only unlocks the ability to live and work across 27 countries with access to affordable healthcare and education—the coveted burgundy booklet also guarantees free movement throughout the entire Schengen Area, which is a major perk
“Climbing has been this passport to some really remote destinations that I never would have seen were it not for climbing,” says Sasha DiGiulian. One case in point? Yosemite Valley, as seen from some 2000 feet in the air—while hanging from the face of El Capitán by a harness. Yosemite's El Capitan is the world's
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost