Airlines Already Owe Travelers Almost $300 Million for Disrupted Flights in 2018

Analysis from AirHelp, a company that (for a fee) helps people get refunds and compensation from airlines following disrupted flights, says airlines already owe an estimated $290 million for delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights this year. The data refers specifically to U.S. travelers onboard flights operating under European Union jurisdiction. According to AirHelp, “an estimated 415,800

Airlines Waive Change Fees for Dominican Republic Flights Amidst Deaths

The Dominican Republic has been in the news a lot lately, but not for the reasons its tourism industry would like. The tropical island getaway, home to miles of fabulous beaches and countless resorts, grabbed headlines recently following a spate of suspicious Dominican Republic deaths and one very high-profile shooting. In case you missed it,

This Italian City Is Cracking Down on Tourist Crowds

Residents of Venice, Italy have reached a breaking point—they’re fed up with the hordes of tourists that descend on their city every year. In an effort to prevent overtourism, the city is introducing new rules to crack down on the crowds of visitors.  Effective immediately, tour groups will be limited to 25 people (not including

Two Major Air Sales Happening Now With Fares From $19

There’s still time to plan an end-of-summer or early fall vacation, no matter what your budget is. JetBlue and Frontier Airlines are currently holding major air sales, slashing one-way ticket prices to as low as $19.  Here’s what you need to know: Frontier Airlines G.O.A.T Sale Carlos Yudica | Adobe Stock Frontier Airlines’ G.O.A.T Sale

Newark Airport Limits Flights Through End of The Year

Newark Liberty International Airport will operate under temporary flight restrictions through the end of 2025, according to a recent announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The restrictions follow a series of severe operational disruptions that began in late April, when a critical air traffic control system failed unexpectedly. The outage left controllers temporarily unable

The Most Romantic City in America Is in … Mississippi?

New York? San Francisco? When it comes to romance, they have nothing on … Biloxi, Mississippi? Apparently. OpenTable, the popular online restaurant reservation program, recently released its annual list of the 25 Most Romantic Cities in America , with Biloxi at its top. To be fair, I’ve never been to Biloxi. I have heard it’s

TSA to Accept Digital Driver’s Licenses

In the near future, you’ll be able to get through airport security with just your iPhone or Apple Watch―no physical driver’s license required. Apple just announced that it is working with eight states to enable adding driver’s licenses or state IDs to the Apple Wallet on the iPhone and Apple Watch. The new technology will

Congress Worried about Security Gaps at Airports

A new report from the House Homeland Security subcommittee reveals concerns over “inconsistent screening of airport employees,” according to CNN , along with “insufficient TSA access to intelligence information used to vet individuals and inadequate control of access to sensitive areas of airports.” The investigation referred to multiple reported breaches, including officials getting caught smuggling drugs through screening

The 8 Top Destinations for Spring Break 2023

Ah, college spring break. The noblest rite of passage for our nation’s future leaders. With March around the corner, college students across the country are preparing for a week of fun and relaxation (much of which their parents will hopefully never hear about). From traditional party destinations to destinations you may not think of as

TSA: Record Number of Guns in Carry-Ons Last Week

The TSA says it found a record number of guns in carry-on bags last week, August 12-18. The total number of confiscated firearms was 81. An alarming 70 of those guns were loaded, and 31 had a round chambered. The previous record was 78, and it was set … the prior week . Related: TSA to