travel tips

Interline baggage agreements are arrangements between airlines that allow checked bags to be transferred from one flight to another, even when you’re flying on more than one carrier. In the …

TikTok’s viral “Airport Theory” trend claims travelers only need to arrive 15 minutes before a flight—but crowded airports and TSA delays make that a risky gamble right now. For better …

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 rules don’t clearly forbid it—but scanners, metal detectors, and officers may still have other ideas. You’re packed, prepared, and feeling smug about TSA PreCheck. Shoes stay on, laptop stays …

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 …

Since my last visit to Las Vegas, I’ve been receiving emails from MGM Rewards offering comped or highly discounted rooms. While those emails can be a little annoying, they’re also …

My husband Joe and I went on our very first Virgin Voyages cruise in the summer of 2022. I gave you an overall idea of what we thought about it …

Every so often, a headline pops up claiming airlines are shortening layovers or creating some new “tight connection trap.” If you’ve been seeing those stories lately, it might feel like …

Texture, taste, and color can reveal whether your hotel breakfast eggs are the real thing. As we wrote the other day, the days of free hotel breakfasts may be numbered. …