Choosing your plane seat when you book a flight can sometimes feel like a crapshoot. Of course, we’d all love to enjoy the extra legroom and amenities that come with business class or other upgraded sections, but the reality is that most travelers are trying to stick to a budget. So which of the many … Read more
Travelers understandably spend more time preparing for long-haul air travel than they do for one- or two-hour flights. But that doesn’t mean they’ve got it all figured out when it comes to those shorter plane voyages. With that in mind, HuffPost asked travel experts to share the common mistakes travelers make on short flights, as … Read more
Taking a vacation is a great way to unwind, relax and enjoy some time away from the stresses of everyday life. Packing for vacation, however, feels anything but relaxing. Even seasoned travelers can feel a sense of dread trying to figure out the right outfits and individual pieces to pack before a trip. There are … Read more
A lot of people are frequent flyers these days, but their knowledge of air travel still can’t compare with the level that flight attendants possess. This is especially clear when crew members travel as passengers themselves. “Working as a flight attendant changes your perspective on a lot of things,” Francesco Lentini, a flight attendant with … Read more
As inspections continue into the door plugs of Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft following a blowout incident on an Alaska Airlines plane Friday, there may be air travellers preparing for a journey who are feeling nervous or even fearful of flying. But psychologists say there are ways to combat a fear that isn’t always directly … Read more
The holiday season is famously one of the busiest travel times of the year. Just three weeks ago, the Transportation Security Administration screened the highest-ever number of people to go through security on a single day, with 2,907,378 individuals passing through airport checkpoints on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The week leading up to Christmas promises … Read more
