Airbus orders emergency software fix on A320-family jets

European planemaker Airbus ordered airlines on Friday to perform an immediate software fix on thousands of A320-family jets, addressing a bug that could cause control problems during flights. In a statement, the planemaker said that analysis of a recent incident had revealed a problem in which “intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the…

Digital US passports are coming to Apple Wallet, but don’t ditch your old passport yet

Apple’s next move in the digital travel era is almost here. By the end of 2025, iPhone users will be able to add their U.S. passports to Apple Wallet, a major expansion of its long-gestating but slow-to-roll-out Digital ID program. Apple confirmed during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference last summer that it is adding digital…

The best ways to get through TSA security lines smoothly

The Transportation Security Administration screened some 904 million passengers in 2024, along with 494 million checked bags and 2 billion carry-on items. Going through a TSA checkpoint is not exactly pleasant for most travelers. Most simply want to get through airport security as quickly as possible. Thankfully, there are ways you can cut the time…

What is a mattress run?

As the end of the year nears, you may hear of travelers going on mileage runs. These mileage runs are typically undertaken to complete a challenge (such as JetBlue’s “25 for 25” promotion) or secure the final points, dollars or segments required for a specific elite status tier. However, some travelers also go on mattress…