Travel etiquette

Walk into a British pub, head up to the bar…and try to figure out who’s next. There’s no line. No sign. No system you can see. And yet somehow, everyone …

Most travelers know airlines have weight limits for checked bags. But many international airlines also limit the weight of carry-on bags — and not everyone takes the news well. All …

A calm, direct response to seat-spreading turned an awkward flight moment into an instant lesson in personal space. Flying economy—or even premium economy—means living within tight physical boundaries. With seats …

A flight attendant’s blunt announcement over the PA system is drawing attention for how directly it addressed passengers ignoring basic safety rules during taxi. Some found it harsh. Others thought …

With Japan welcoming a record number of visitors, understanding a few cultural norms can help travelers avoid awkward — or offensive — moments. According to The Japan Times, Japan welcomed …

Most people, when on a plane, tend to err on the side of “doing the right thing.” They use their inside voice, they try to keep to themselves, they don’t …

If you stay at enough hotels – especially ones that are near (or even relatively near) an airport, this may be a familiar scene. Or maybe it’s even happened to …

We’ve all encountered rude travelers. I don’t even mean the ones who start fistfights over seating or who yell at gate agents. I mean the ones who do the little …

I’ve scored a surprising number of hotel upgrades using one simple trick. It’s perfectly legit, easy to do, and it doesn’t mess with my moral compass. Even if you’re the …

If you like to travel, you invariably learn all sorts of words and phrases having to do with traveling. Gate lice. Snowbirds. Pink eye flights. In the beginning, they were …