Tips and Tricks

You get to the airport early, breeze through security, and even have time to grab a coffee before your flight. Everything’s going smoothly—until you glance at the departures board and …

Flight attendants say some methods are appreciated—and others are a fast way to irritate the crew. The primary responsibility of a flight attendant is passenger safety. While customer service is …

TSA-approved luggage locks are designed to add security—but forgetting the combination can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are several safe ways to regain access to your bag. Travelers who want extra …

If your TSA PreCheck status didn’t appear on your boarding pass, there are a few common reasons—and in some cases, a quick fix before you fly. Having TSA PreCheck can …

While most U.S. airlines only give you a 24-hour “risk-free cancellation,” American Airlines still offers a true fare hold — and in practice, it often lasts a bit longer than …

Online passport renewals are simpler than ever, but the State Department’s strict photo rules — especially what you wear — still catch many applicants off guard. When the U.S. State …

Years ago, before smartphones, taking a picture meant having a camera and film with you. You also needed adequate lighting, or if that wasn’t available, some sort of flashbulb to …

For decades, it’s been a rite of passage. Go to a country, get another stamp in your passport. Personally, I’ve loved it, and the reality that fewer and fewer countries …

Searching for domestic round-trip airfare is kind of like using MapQuest printouts — it still works, but it’s not how most people actually travel anymore. Most U.S. airlines price tickets …

The first time I encountered a squat toilet was in the early to mid-1990s, when I went to Japan with a friend of mine named Teri. It was a very …