travel tech

As the TSA ups its digital game, it’s been slowly increasing the number of states whose residents can use mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) at checkpoints with digital ID readers. The …

Southwest Airlines used to stand out from the pack. No change fees. Two free checked bags. Open seating. A quirky sense of humor. But lately? The airline is starting to …

I remember when flying was a time to unplug and relax. I used to catch up on some movies or read a book when on a plane, but now I’m …

Your Smartphone is a precious tool to help you when traveling. To maximize its functionality, you need to have the right apps installed and make sure they’re updated before you …

As I was perusing the internets the other day, I found a discussion on Reddit from a while ago that brought up something I had been thinking about, albeit in …

Airlines began offering Wi-Fi on planes in early 2003. Lufthansa was the first, after they established an alliance with Connexion by Boeing. Since then, more and more airlines have offered …

We’ve all been there… You’re stuck at the airport and your flight has been delayed…and delayed again…and now cancelled. Or we’ve watched the meltdown of Southwest or Delta or whichever …

Automation has taken over many jobs that were previously done by humans. Factory workers. Telephone operators. Even self-checkout, which typically still needs the buyer, is possible because of the advent …

We’ve written plenty about why you should always use a VPN when connecting to an unfamiliar wireless network. Whether you’re in a hotel lobby, on a plane, sitting at a …

On an overnight stay at a Fairfield Inn a few years ago, I encountered a dilemma I’ve faced many times before—there was no apparent way to charge my phone conveniently. …