10 critical Apple Airtag mistakes often made by travelers
Apple Airtags can be a great tool for travelers to track their luggage and other important travel gear. I've got 10 critical Apple Airtag mistakes often made by travelers. More and more often, travelers use trackers in luggage and other travel items to keep track of...
Travelers are facing more entry and exit fees than ever
Here's what you need to know. New Zealand, the UK, the US and more now charge to enter. What every travel entry fee costs, which ones fund conservation, and how to dodge fake visa sites. When Brian Clark budgeted for a recent marathon flight to New Zealand, he braced...
Have we forgotten the lessons of 9/11?
Step into the TSA PreCheck lane at Los Angeles International this week and the person ahead of you might not be flying anywhere. Since early this month, the Transportation Security Administration has allowed vetted travelers without tickets to clear the checkpoint and...
25 years later — 10 big 9/11 aviation changes
Some of us can remember what it was like before 9/11. Many of us cannot! Memories are fading. Today, we are starting to see teenagers coming into their own who have never known anything but the world of airport security and endless wars in the Middle East. We have 22...
Why the red zone makes even the pros lose it in air travel
The red zone is that anxious stretch from your front door to your airplane seat, where normal people turn into nervous wrecks. It’s a blur of high-stakes, time-sensitive decisions that overload your brain. And it’s so stressful that 73 percent of couples call travel...
5 ways travelers can savor spectacular Quebec foliage colors
The Canadian leaves are getting ready to change, farms along the roads winding their way north from the U.S. border are bringing in the hay and the last ears of corn are being harvested. Astride the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City’s walled old town is proof that restored reality can sometimes be more wonderful than fairy tales.
My top 9 steps to identify hidden surveillance cameras in hotel rooms or Airbnbs
I have a 9 step procedure to help you identify hidden surveillance/security cameras in hotel rooms and Airbnb rentals so you can help ensure your travel privacy and safety. I've spoken with or corresponded with many travelers who fear they will encounter hidden...
How airline passengers are deceived by seat reservation games
As the airlines have begun unbundling their airfares, many seats now require paid reservations. On some flights, I have seen every aisle seat and every window seat tagged with an extra fee, anywhere from $25-$43 and more. Airline seating rules are an airline seat reservation games mess.
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Decisive air travel power bank restrictions are tightening more in 2027
In 2027, new more stringent power bank restrictions will be put into place for commercial aircraft across the globe, including the U.S., limiting their size, storage and use in the plane. In 2014, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) reported nine Lithium-ion...