Travel June 9 Hotel toiletries targeted by Maine lawmakers in latest environmental push Proposed Maine legislation would prohibit lodging establishments from providing small single-use plastic toiletry containers, with violations resulting in $100 fines.
Lifestyle June 9 Passengers share 'weirdest' things seen on planes, including unusual foods, bare feet and barnyard animals Travel experts discuss airplane etiquette as Reddit users share their strangest flight experiences, including passengers flossing their teeth aggressively and one even bringing a rooster aboard.
Travel June 7 Woman rips into 'stupid showers at hotels' and those responsible for designing them A woman writing on Reddit complained about the design of hotel showers, saying she can't "step into a shower today while traveling" without getting "blasted by cold water."
Travel June 6 Airline passenger shocked when agent rejects checked bag for 'bizarre' reason A traveler's "secret duffel bag" packed with souvenirs was deemed too light to check in by an airline agent, highlighting an unusual baggage policy that most carriers don't explicitly clarify.
Travel June 5 Woman refuses to let her friend borrow car again after it was trashed the first time After her friend returned a borrowed car with trash, a nearly empty gas tank and damage, a woman is standing firm on her refusal to lend it out again despite guilt-tripping from mutual friends.
Lifestyle June 5 Flight passengers complain about maskless coughing on board as summer travel heats up As summer travel begins, debates about mask usage on board flights are intensifying on social media. The CDC advises mask wearing to curb airborne diseases in close quarters like airplanes.
Travel June 3 Should you lock your luggage when traveling? Why it's a weighty matter With tightened security, experts are warning of luggage risks like theft and mishandling for travelers. TSA sees 90,000 to 100,000 items left at checkpoints monthly.
Airlines June 2 Airline passenger sparks heated debate about 'rarely enforced' baggage policy on flight Reddit users are debating some airline baggage policies after a passenger's complaint about the inconsistent enforcement of carry-on rules on a flight from Atlanta.
Travel May 28 Travelers are stuffing basic household item with clothes to avoid flight baggage fees As airlines tighten luggage rules, some travelers are using pillowcases to sneak extra items on board. Experts weigh in on this clever yet risky travel hack.
Travel May 27 United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time United Airlines updates the domestic check-in times to 45 minutes before departure for passengers starting June 3. The international check-in cutoff remains the same.
Lifestyle May 25 Airbnb deploys 'anti-party technology' for Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends Airbnb enhances its "anti-party technology" to curb disruptive events during Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends, the company says, affecting travel and party plans nationwide.
