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This photo released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows a gaping hole where the paneled-over door had been at the fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, Jan. 7, 2024Photo: National Transportation Safety Board (AP)Some travelers have become nervous about flying on Boeing planes after a string of highly publicized technical issues, including the door plug that simply fell off an Alaska Airlines flight at 16,000 feet back in January. But is there any way to easily check the type of plane you’ll be…

Traveling can be a magical, eye opening experience, but not all locations are made equally. From tourist traps to just plain old boring and tacky cities, some places are not worth it. Someone asked “In your travels, which city was the biggest letdown?” and netizens shared their worst experiences. We also got in touch with Macca Sherifi from An Adventurous World and he was kind enough to answer some of our questions. So get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorites and be sure to comment your own experiences…

Last Updated: March 21, 2024, 08:55 ISTBengaluru Airport: Air India Introduces Self-Service Check-In & Bag Drop For San Francisco Flights. (Photo: Air India)Air India remains committed to integrating innovative solutions to enhance passenger convenience and satisfaction.Air India, one of India’s top airlines, is now offering Self-Service Check-in and Self Baggage Drop services for passengers heading to San Francisco from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.This means travelers can handle their check-in and…

A Texas man was arrested in Salt Lake City on Sunday after he was discovered roaming around on a Delta Air Lines flight without a designated seat to call his own. How did he get on the plane in the first place? The man allegedly photographed a fellow passenger’s boarding pass without their knowledge and successfully used it to board the flight.How Important Was it for Jason Reitman to be a Part of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?Wicliff Yves Fleurizard, a 26-year-old from Texas, told police he was in Utah on a snowboarding…

When Justin Cucci would fly out of Denver International Airport more than 10 years ago, he’d usually pack his own food. “As a traveler, I was always let down by the food and the lack of Denver representation,” he said. So when an airport concessionaire approached him about opening a branch of Root Down — his eclectic, farm-to-table restaurant — as part of a major retail overhaul at DIA in 2013, he decided to take the risk. “I thought it would be cool to make a statement about accessibility to craft food that’s…

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When thinking about where to travel, many folks stick to the defaults. While some places are undisputed classics, frequent travel has created a whole host of locations that exist just to fleece you. Someone asked travelers to share “Which City is the worst tourist trap?” and people gave their “best to avoid” answers. We also got in touch with veteran traveler Sophie Collard to learn more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and be sure to comment your own examples and experiences below. More…

Amtrak trains travel through Washington, DC, on September 15, 2022.Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesAs domestic travel rebounds from pandemic lows and prices soar, some travelers opting for trains over planes.For many, the tradeoffs are simple: Trains are often cheaper, provide more leg room and are better for the environment than air travel. Those advantages and others are driving riders to Amtrak, the government-backed U.S. rail service, as it tries to revive pre-Covid ridership and smooth out operations.Since…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, when travel brands—including Delta Air Lines, Hilton and Enterprise—pronounced their support for diversity and the Black Lives Matter movement, our research group was motivated to conduct a study that collected data of the travel experiences of more than 5,000 Black people and people of color. …

Yes, we all need to attend to nature’s business. On a long car or bike trip, you need to think about where to do it and how to do it hygeinically and safely. This matters even more when you go long distances with family. Here we talk about how to do it right. Motorcyclists Over the last few years, the number of motorcycle enthusiasts in the country has gone up significantly. However, these light and fast travelers often find themselves in a bit of a problem when it comes to finding restrooms. Generally, public…