Flights & Transport

Flights & Transport

Why Your Flight Ticket Is So Expensive

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

Flights & Transport

Why Airplane Tickets Cost So Much Now

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

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Why Airline Tickets Keep Getting More Expensive

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

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U.S. Drops Plan to Compensate Passengers for Long Delays

The Trump administration has shot down a proposed rule that would have required airlines to pay travelers up to $750 in cash for certain flight delays. Receiving compensation for flight delays and cancellations in the US has long been a major pain point for travelers—especially those accustomed to the legal protections granted to airline passengers

Flights & Transport

Why Airplane Tickets Have Become So Expensive

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

Flights & Transport

Why Airplane Tickets Cost So Much Today

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

Which US Flights Have Been Canceled in the Shutdown
Flights & Transport

Which US Flights Have Been Canceled in the Shutdown

If you're flying in the US this week, you're going to need to double check your airline itinerary—thousands of flights have been canceled due to the ongoing government shutdown, a situation that will only worsen the longer it drags on. As air traffic control towers across the country struggle with short staffing, the Federal Aviation

7 Dreamy Coastal Train Journeys Around the World
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7 Dreamy Coastal Train Journeys Around the World

All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. There’s something magical about taking in sweeping views of a coastline. Combine that with the nostalgic charm of train travel, and the experience becomes both

Comfort-First Flight Wear: 23 Brands to Pack
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Comfort-First Flight Wear: 23 Brands to Pack

All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Let’s be honest: When you’re gearing up for a six-plus-hour international flight and already feeling anxious about delays, tight connections, or misplaced luggage, deciding what