Planning to fly during the holidays but aren’t quite sure what’s allowed in your carry-on bag? Wondering if you can pack all your gifts in your checked luggage? Curious whether you can bring holiday food and treats on board? Never fear; AskTSA is here. The Transportation Security Administration has a text-based option for mobile phones…

Icy Strait Point will be your favorite cruise port in Alaska — or your least favorite. You might love the densely forested setting of Chichagof Island, which has the world’s highest bear population per square mile and is surrounded by waters teeming with wildlife — an ideal destination for touring. Within Icy Strait Point, you…

When considering which rewards credit card deserves your next application, its welcome offer should be a top factor. Many bonuses are worth hundreds of dollars (or even more than $1,000) in the form of cash back or travel rewards. However, these offers sometimes carry steep spending requirements, requiring you to spend anywhere from $4,000 to…

Cruising in Alaska means you want to see all the things. The list includes whales, sled dogs and bald eagles. You want stunning scenery and informative tours. Topping most people’s list is glacier viewing. It’s an intrinsic part of what we hope to see on a cruise in Alaska waters — perhaps even the main…

Ever since the W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive — the W brand’s highly anticipated first all-inclusive resort — was announced back in 2022, I had a feeling it would be a make-or-break moment for Marriott. Over the last few years, the company has been pushing hard into the all-inclusive space by introducing its well-known brands,…

United Airlines confirmed this week that it plans to stop flying to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Dakar, Senegal, and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Sweden. The Chicago-based carrier will end service between Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) and DSS on March 5, 2026. The airline’s seasonal service between Newark Liberty International Airport…

The new Swiss International Air Lines product is finally here. The carrier’s first Airbus A350-900 outfitted with its entirely revamped onboard product, “Swiss Senses,” entered intercontinental service Thursday, flying from its base at Zurich International Airport (ZRH) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The plane has flown proving runs (which are essentially test flights) within…

Frontier Airlines is adding routes — and potentially Wi-Fi. The Denver-based, low-cost carrier on Thursday announced a four-route expansion covering six U.S. cities. This includes new service to Orlando from the New York City area, as well as a flight that’ll likely catch the attention of one of the largest U.S. carriers. Meanwhile, Frontier has…

If hosting Thanksgiving dinner seems like more work than fun, you’re not alone. Many Americans are opting to travel abroad during the holiday, and ditching the dishes (not to mention crowded U.S. airports, highways and train stations) for the ease of Europe instead. In fact, TPG’s Nick Ewen is heading to Switzerland this year with…

It’s been just over six months since the Transportation Security Administration began enforcing Real ID mandates at airports across the country. Now, the rules could get even stricter. Soon, travelers who don’t bring an acceptable form of ID to the airport may have to pay extra to pass through security. According to plans filed Thursday…