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March 13, 2025

Southwest flyers fire back over airline ending free checked bag policy: 'Nail in the coffin'

Southwest has customers sounding off after the airline announced an end to its checked bag policy, leading some flyers to say they'll "boycott" the airline.

March 11, 2025

Daring airport trend has travelers arriving at gate 15 minutes before takeoff

Flight passengers are participating in the new viral trend, "airport theory," with flyers arriving at their gates 15 minutes before their flights depart. A travel expert weighs in.

March 5, 2025

'Gate lice' run-ins have flyers demanding more airlines 'crack down' on pesky travel trend

Passengers are asking major airlines to do something about "gate lice" problem at airports. American Airlines currently has new tech to stop the line-cutters.

March 3, 2025

Flight passenger says woman squatted in man's seat before offering to swap near a baby

A Reddit user who says he or she was flying United Airlines is asking social media users about the correct etiquette when it comes to requesting a seat swap on an airplane.

March 2, 2025

Travelers head to 'most welcoming cities' in America: See if yours made the list

Check out the top five cities that Booking.com is calling the "most welcoming" destinations across America, making these places hot spots for traveling families.

February 27, 2025

Popular travel scams and safety warnings you need to know before taking vacation

Here are vacation scams and travel safety tips you need to know about before booking your next getaway. Travel industry experts share advice about "Do Not Travel" lists and more.

February 24, 2025

Family history is inspiring vacations in 'roots travel' trend as industry experts weigh in

"Root travel" has Americans digging up their family trees and planning vacations centered on their ancestry. Travel experts weighed in on the increase of the trend.

February 21, 2025

Tax on tourists and travelers coming soon to this popular city

The City of Edinburgh will charge a 5% per night tax on accommodations starting in July 2026. The city's council approved the new fees affecting those staying in hotels and other guest spots.

February 19, 2025

Costco expands travel benefit by rolling out use of artificial intelligence

Costco Travel announces a partnership with Travelport, a global technology company that connects travel suppliers — introducing the use of artificial intelligence trip booking.

February 16, 2025

Woman uses 'micro-retirements' for travel, changes her life in the process

A childcare worker from the U.K. who is only 21 has already been to 30 countries as a result of her resourceful use of the "micro-retirement" travel trend.