Europe to Triple Its Entry Fee for Visitors

Dreaming of sipping espresso in a Roman piazza or shopping in Paris? Your future European getaway is about to get a little more expensive before you even book a flight. The European Union is planning to nearly triple the fee for its new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). When the ETIAS was first

Traveling Abroad? This New Website Will Change Your Life

When it comes to traveling abroad, there’s a lot more to it than just buying a plane ticket. You need to do your research. This means finding out if you need a visa, what the weather will be like, what kind of currency they use, etc. For more popular abroad destinations, this might mean a

Could Pilot Strikes Ruin Your Summer Travel Plans?

A number of major airlines including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines, could be facing potential pilot strikes this summer. How likely are these strikes to happen, and what happens if your flight is canceled because of one? Here’s what the pilot strikes could mean for travelers. What Airlines Could Be Impacted? Pilot groups

How to Get 2 Flights for the Price of One All Year Long

Buy a flight and bring someone along for almost free all year long, plus get 30,000 Rapids Rewards points, with this promotion from Southwest Airlines. How to Do It Sign up for the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card, or Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card by February 11, 2019. Spend at

Congressman Introduces Passenger ‘Bill of Rights’ Legislation

Congressman Rick Nolan (D-Minnesota) introduced legislation today that would require U.S. airlines to provide travelers with a one-page “bill of rights.” In a statement , Nolan said the legislation “would require airlines to provide consumers with a simple, plain language one-page document outlining their rights relating to flight cancellations or delays, involuntary denied boarding, lost or damaged

As Revenue Declines, Southwest Mulls New Airline Fees

Did you feel that? Did the earth just move below our feet? It’s true: Southwest, struggling to meet its 2016 revenue goals, is considering adding ancillary fees to bring in additional cash. according to a USA Today report . The good news? Bag fees are off the table. Related: Checked-Bag Fees to Increase on Some

The World’s Best Airlines

Airlineratings.com declared Korean Air the best airline in the world. Korean Air beat out Qatar Airlines, last year’s winner, who slipped to the second spot this year. Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines rounded out the top five full-service airlines. Aero Mexico was the only North American airline to make the top twenty-five.

JetBlue Takes Away Overhead Bin Access

Good news and bad news from JetBlue on the carry-on bags front. The airline announced that for Basic Blue fares (JetBlue’s cheapest ticket category), they will be eliminating access to the overhead bins, and ticket-holders will only be allowed to bring on carry-on luggage that will fit underneath the seat in front of them. The

This New Google Maps Feature Could Be a Game-Changer for Travel

If navigating through a new city stresses you out, an upcoming update to Google Maps could be a lifesaver on your next trip. Google just unveiled Immersive View for routes, a new feature within Maps that will help you plan ahead and know exactly what to expect on your trip.  Immersive View utilizes Street View