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While the airlines and airports travelers use are often dictated by their departure point and destination, there are still options to consider for planning the best trip. Travel + Leisure's writers and editors draw on their extensive experience to help ease your journey and elevate your in-flight experience. Before you take off, check out the latest airline news, terminal guides, and insider tips.

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Exclusive: Ben Stiller Says People Who Do This on an Airplane Drive Him ‘Crazy’
Inside LAX's Secret VIP Terminal

Inside LAX's Secret VIP Terminal

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This Airline Is Making It Easier to Fly to Spain From North America—What to Know
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This Airline Was Just Named the Best in the World—and It's a 9-time Winner
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The TSA Warns Against 'Juice Jacking' at the Airport—Here's How to Protect Yourself
Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in flight, viewed from a slight side angle
Is It Safe to Fly on Boeing 787 Dreamliners?
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The Real Reason Why Airplane Windows Have Holes
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This Traveler Almost Received an $800 Fine and Lost Global Entry Over an Apple
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This Budget Airline Is Canceling All U.S. Flights—What Travelers Should Know
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Why You Should Never Put Your Passport in Your Carry-on
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You Can Use Apple Wallet for Your Passport—but Only for This 1 Type of Air Travel
Interior view of an airplane cabin focused on the emergency exit row and related signage
What Would Actually Happen If You Tried to Open the Airplane Emergency Door Mid-flight?
Historic aircraft on display at the Pima Air and Space Museum
10 Best Aviation Museums in the U.S.
Interior view of business class seats on a Cathay Pacific airplane showing partitions and seat numbers
Cathay Pacific's Luxe New Business Class Suite Is Now Available on This North America-to-Asia Route
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These Are the Longest Flights in the World—Plus Doctor-approved Tips for Getting Through Ultra-long Hauls
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TSA Warning Urges Travelers to Stop Making These 2 Common Tech Mistakes at Airports
A hand holding a smartphone displaying an online flight check-in screen at an airport terminal
When You Check in for a Flight Matters—Here’s Why
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American Airlines Debuts New Amenity Kits With an Iconic Hollywood Designer
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How to Get Your Luggage to Arrive First at Baggage Claim, According to Aviation Experts
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United Airlines and JetBlue Just Linked Loyalty Programs—What to Know
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These Flight Attendant Hacks and Off-menu Perks Could Make Your Next Long-haul Flight More Comfortable
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These Are the Meals Travelers Really Want to Eat Inflight—and Why
An airplane mid-flight against a background of a blue sky with clouds
There Are Actually 2 Types of No-fly Lists—Here’s How You Get Placed on Them
A woman sitting alone in an airport terminal, with view of planes outside
U.S. Airlines Are Reportedly Charging Solo Travelers More for Plane Tickets—Here’s What You Need to Know
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Does Clearing Your Search History Actually Affect Flight Prices?
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Delta Is Making Business Class Chicer With Custom Amenities From an Iconic Italian Designer
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Britney Spears Broke This Major FAA Rule and Was Met by Authorities Upon Landing
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This Airline Was Named No. 1 for Wheelchair Accessibility in 2025
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Frontier Has a New Route to a Gorgeous Caribbean Island—and Fares Start at $109
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This Airline Route to Europe Was Just Revived After a 16-year Pause—and I Snagged a Seat On the First Flight
Traditional Mongolian temple with intricate carvings and vibrant details, surrounded by modern buildings in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
United Airlines' Largest-ever Summer Schedule Has 17 New Flights Across 4 Continents
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Emirates Rolled Out Premium Economy on U.S.-to-Europe Flights—Here's What It's Like
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These Are the Best Airport Restaurants, According to Yelpers
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This Small Device Poses a Growing Threat to Commercial Airline Safety—What to Know
Premium economy seating in an aircraft cabin with personal screens, seen on a New Zealand airline
Air New Zealand Just Unveiled Its Retrofitted Fleet—With a New Business Cabin and Upgrades to Economy
The dining area in a American Express Centurion Lounges
These Airport Lounge Companies Were Just Named No. 1 in the World
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The Air Travel Issue
NJ Transit train stopped at a station platform
NJ Transit Strike Ends All Train Service Including Newark Airport Line—Here's What the 'Critical' Advisory Means for Travelers
Lizzethe Escoto of Continental Airlines looks over at a friend who has to use the Customs line as she uses a Global Entry kiosk to enter the country
Yes, You Can Get Global Entry for Free—Here’s How
A private jet parked on an airport tarmac, stairs extended for boarding
This Semi-private Airline Just Launched Flights Between Florida and Nantucket—With Business-class Seats and No TSA Lines
United Airlines airplane on a tarmac
United Unveils a New Business Class Seat More Elevated and Spacious Than Polaris—What to Know
A person holding a smartphone on an airplane, with an app open showing travel-related options
What Actually Happens If You Don’t Use Airplane Mode on Your Phone During a Flight?
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The Best Weeks to Fly This Summer for Affordable Flight Deals, According to Kayak
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Breeze Airways Adds 21 New Routes in the U.S.—and Fares Start at $39
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This Travel CEO Says Last-minute Bookings Can Be the Cheapest Way to Fly—Here’s Why
Travelers At HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport Ahead Of Christmas Holiday
Yes, You Can Get TSA PreCheck for Free—Here's How
A person packing a suitcase
The TSA's Summer Travel Advisory Reminds You to Not Pack This Common Electronic Gadget In Your Luggage
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These U.S. Airlines Just Ranked Highest (and Lowest) in Customer Satisfaction for 2025
Foil wrapped luggage are seen at the Barajas Airport in Madrid
Does Wrapping Your Luggage Make It More Secure? TSA Weighs In
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Delta Air Lines Adds 14 New Flight Routes to Palm Springs, Orlando, Nashville, and More
Planes parked at Newark airport with a city skyline in the background
Travelers Warned to 'Avoid Newark at All Costs' by Air Traffic Controller—What to Know About Safety and Delays Amid Staffing Shortages
A waterfront scene with a clock tower, palm trees, and a clear blue sea in St. Croix
American Airlines Just Announced New Routes to the Caribbean and Mexico—What to Know
A Southwest Airlines airplane at an airport
Southwest Airlines Just Overhauled Its Fare Classes and Perks for Credit Card Holders—What to Know
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I Flew On Cathay Pacific's First Flight From Dallas to Hong Kong—Here's What the Business Class Experience Was Like
Interior view of Singapore Changi Airport's Jewel, featuring a large waterfall surrounded by greenery and visitors
This Airport Was Just Named the No. 1 in the World (Again) for 2025
Highway traffic in multiple lanes during daytime
Record-Setting 61.6 Million Americans Are Traveling by Car July 4th Week—Here's What AAA Is Advising Roadtrippers
Airplane tray with an apple, granola bar, and a cup of water
Flight Attendant Reveals How Airlines Pick the In-flight Snacks—and How You Can Weigh In
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This Fraudster Took Over 120 Free Flights by Posing as a Flight Attendant
Real ID checklist
You Have Less Than 10 Days to Get a Real ID—What to Know
Travelers at an airline ticket counter being assisted by staff members
This Traveler's Very Public Airport Meltdown Over Carry-on Luggage Got Her Booted Off Her Flight
Alila Vineyard in Napa Valley
This Semi-private Jet Company Has a New Route to Napa Valley—and Fares Start at $189
A person standing outside a small wooden sauna near an airport runway with a plane in the air
This Airport Built the World’s First Runway Sauna—Here’s What You Need to Know