9 Most Stylish Laptop Bags for Travel

Laptop bags aren’t just for the business traveler anymore—and they’re no longer relegated to the humble padded messenger bag. Stylish laptop bags now range from trendy backpacks to designer tote bags, and the best ones will protect your hardware as much as they complement your style. They’re also the best underseat personal item for the

Southwest Says ‘No’ to Basic Economy

Basic economy fares may be sweeping through the industry, but one airline says it’s staying out. Southwest CEO Gary Kelly said today that his carrier has no interest in dividing its cabins into multiple levels of service. “What you have at Southwest is a very strong brand position in customers’ minds,” Kelly said on a fourth-quarter earnings

PreCheck Now Available When Flying 19 Airlines

It’s been a long time in coming, but PreCheck, the TSA’s trusted-traveler program, is now available to passengers flying on Frontiers Airlines . PreCheck-enrolled travelers may access expedited screening lanes in more than 180 U.S. airports, with no need to their remove shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets. According to the TSA, 97 percent

Rent a Car, Get an Amazon Gift Card

You order everything else on Amazon, so why not add a rental car into your shopping cart? If you use your Amazon log-in  to rent a car with Avis , you’ll save up to 30 percent off of base rates, plus get up to 20 percent of the rental price back in the form of

Coronavirus Tips If You Still Have to Travel Domestically

The COVID-19 pandemic has largely put an end to travel, but there are still people needing to fly to provide care for others or travel for essential work service. Traveling feels scary right now, especially for those who can’t drive to their destination, but there are ways to make the journey as safe as possible

This Airport Might Charge You for Dropping Someone Off

Boston’s Logan Airport is considering something that, quite frankly, caught us all by surprise: Passthrough fees for bringing people to the airport . The Massachusetts Port Authority is partnering with the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), an environmental group, to study the effects of charging drivers for picking up or dropping off at the terminal. Neither

A New Way to Bag Checked Luggage Fees

Would you shelve your favorite piece of luggage and instead use a bag plastered with advertisements if it meant you didn’t have to pay airlines’ checked bag fees anymore? It’s an intriguing idea, especially for families and frequent travelers who spend several hundreds of dollars a year merely to hand off their luggage before a

The Hottest Travel Must-Haves on Amazon This Holiday Season

Sale season is in full swing—which means now is the time to stock up on travel accessories and essentials. Whether you’re on the hunt for gifts or need to prepare for an upcoming trip, the  hottest travel products on Amazon are the perfect place to start. Here are this year’s must-have items. Editor’s Note: Sale

The Secret Perk of New Airport Shopping Rules in Pittsburgh

According to a report in the Post-Gazette, people who live in the Pittsburgh area can now load up at those wonderful “Airmall” shops airside at Pittsburgh airport without having to fly anywhere. A new pilot “myPITpass” program allows people without tickets to go airside, as long as they show the usual ID and go through