I had never before been to an airport where I could arrive 20 minutes before my flight, park for free, walk straight into the terminal and board a nine-seat plane without passing through the typical commercial airport security process. But that’s exactly what happened when I flew SeaPort Airlines between Spokane, Washington, and Seattle this…

I’m a bit of a nervous traveler, which is why I invest in things like credit cards and airline statuses that can make flying more comfortable through seat upgrades and lounge access. Reading, however, is one of my most valuable investments, both as my go-to distraction in the air and as my favorite way to…

Global Entry is getting a slight tweak. Later this month, the program plans to replace its mobile app. Now, let’s make one thing clear: If you typically get off a plane and rush to a blue kiosk after an international flight, nothing changes for you. But for the last few years, travelers returning to the…

New York City’s biggest airport is losing service from one of the top budget airlines in the U.S. Frontier Airlines plans to wind down all operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in early October. Flights will officially end on Oct. 5, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed Friday. It’s time to book: When…

It’s the rule every passenger has to consider when packing for a flight. For 20 years now, the Transportation Security Administration has enforced rules on the liquids passengers can bring in carry-on bags. This policy is the reason you can’t bring a full-size bottle of shampoo or sunscreen through a TSA checkpoint. It’s one of…

I know it’s superstitious, but I always text myself my flight information ahead of a trip so I can track my route on JetLovers.com. Somehow, I’m convinced it wards off a canceled flight. I’ve also previously used Google Flights or another of my favorite apps, Flightradar24. But a new player in the flight-tracking space has…