Lifestyle June 5 Flight passengers complain about maskless coughing on board as summer travel heats up As summer travel begins, debates about mask usage on board flights are intensifying on social media. The CDC advises mask wearing to curb airborne diseases in close quarters like airplanes.
Travel June 3 Should you lock your luggage when traveling? Why it's a weighty matter With tightened security, experts are warning of luggage risks like theft and mishandling for travelers. TSA sees 90,000 to 100,000 items left at checkpoints monthly.
Airlines June 2 Airline passenger sparks heated debate about 'rarely enforced' baggage policy on flight Reddit users are debating some airline baggage policies after a passenger's complaint about the inconsistent enforcement of carry-on rules on a flight from Atlanta.
Travel May 28 Travelers are stuffing basic household item with clothes to avoid flight baggage fees As airlines tighten luggage rules, some travelers are using pillowcases to sneak extra items on board. Experts weigh in on this clever yet risky travel hack.
Travel May 27 United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time United Airlines updates the domestic check-in times to 45 minutes before departure for passengers starting June 3. The international check-in cutoff remains the same.
Lifestyle May 25 Airbnb deploys 'anti-party technology' for Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends Airbnb enhances its "anti-party technology" to curb disruptive events during Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends, the company says, affecting travel and party plans nationwide.
Lifestyle May 21 Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.
Airlines May 20 Flight passenger calls out 'nasty cologne' wearer, igniting airplane etiquette debate A flight passenger's complaint about "nasty cologne" on board sparked a Reddit debate about the impact of strong scents in confined spaces and passenger etiquette.
Travel May 19 Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again' After a passenger found roaches on a Spirit Airlines flight, she shared footage online. Spirit Airlines inspected the aircraft and said it maintains a commitment to cleanliness.
Mexico May 19 Americans planning Mexico vacations face new safety concerns as US raises travel advisory American travelers are urged to stay alert in Mexico as violence is on the rise in tourist hot spots like Cabo, Tulum and La Paz this summer.
Travel May 15 Major airline holding flights to accommodate flyers with connections American Airlines is rolling out tech to delay flights for connecting passengers, starting at Dallas-Fort Worth and then expanding to other hubs this summer.