Travel Tips - Page 16

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 21

Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

May 20

Flight passenger calls out 'nasty cologne' wearer, igniting airplane etiquette debate

A flight passenger's complaint about "nasty cologne" on board sparked a Reddit debate about the impact of strong scents in confined spaces and passenger etiquette.

May 19

Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again'

After a passenger found roaches on a Spirit Airlines flight, she shared footage online. Spirit Airlines inspected the aircraft and said it maintains a commitment to cleanliness.