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We Tried Out American Airlines’ Luxe New Flagship Lounge at DFW

Swap that bag of trail mix for lunch courtesy of a "Top Chef" regular

This Is Why Airport Security Just Got Much Slower

TSA's new 3-D scanners offer up better security measures and some benefits to travelers, but they're not helping you get to your gate faster

The Good and Bad News About Apple’s New TSA-Approved Digital ID

Arizonans are now able to add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app and use it to get through select TSA security checkpoints

The 10 Strangest Items TSA Officers Found at Checkpoints in 2021

Spoiler: One of them is a machete. Another is a meth burrito.

A Whole Lot of People Tried Bringing Guns on Planes in 2021

A new record for firearms stopped by security had been set by October

Formerly Awful LaGuardia Airport Just Won a Prestigious Architecture Award

LGA's new $4 billion Terminal B won this year’s UNESCO Prix Versailles award for the world’s best new air travel facility

25 Simple Rules for Not Acting Like a Jerk at the Airport

The holiday rush is coming. Let's keep it civilized out there.

This US Airport Is the Worst Offender When It Comes to Delays

A new study reveals the pros and cons of air travel destinations

What the Hell Is Going on Over at Spirit Airlines?

A breakdown of an airline-industry breakdown

The Next Big Fee in Air Travel? A "Drop-Off Charge" at Airports.

Both London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports will charge almost any car that drops off passengers outside of a terminal

A Former TSA Officer Is Sharing Airport Security Hacks on TikTok

All your most pressing questions about weed pens, scent hounds, checked bags and more, answered

A New Technology Might Save Us from Having to Remove Our Shoes at Airport Security

The Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is working on a scanner that can detect concealed objects through a shoe

Which US Airline Scored Highest With Customers During the Pandemic?

According to a new J.D. Power study, satisfaction with airlines was at an all-time high during the industry's worst year ever

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Stop Putting Live Animals Through the TSA X-Ray, You Weirdos

Sending your pet down the conveyor belt is not going to save you any time

Travel Insurance Is Expected to Grow, Following 2022 Airline Woes

Holiday flight cancellations and lost luggage have scared fliers into spending extra to protect themselves

An Ode to the Airport Shower, an Underrated Travel Hack

Instead of whittling away time at the bar, book a shower suite instead

Lounges Are Quickly Becoming the Hottest Airport Amenity

They're not just for business travelers anymore

Apparently CLEAR Is Not as Secure as Previously Thought

Lawmakers are pushing for CLEAR users to have their IDs verified at security checkpoints

The 10 Strangest Items TSA Officers Found at Checkpoints in 2022

Spoiler: One of them was an inert grenade. Another was a gun inside a raw chicken.

The Best Places to Drink at New York City’s Airports

Yes, you can find decent cocktails, craft beer and a solid wine selection beyond security

Pilots and Flight Attendants May No Longer Be Allowed to Skip the Security Line

Abuse of the system has put the Known Crewmember program in jeopardy

The Unexpected Return of the Airport Hotel

Unsexy? Maybe. Practical? Undisputedly, yes.

Nothing Is as Weird as This Man Trying to Sneak an Albino Alligator Through Airport Security

Earlier this week, the rare reptile was found in a suitcase, wrapped in plastic, in an airport in Germany

Passengers Are Paying $1,238 to Skip Security Lines at This Airport

Schiphol's VIP program got so popular, so fast, they didn't have enough staff to handle it

Despite $52 Million in Fines, Travelers Won’t Stop Bringing Guns to Airports

This year alone, roughly 5,000 firearms have been caught at TSA checkpoints around the country...many of them loaded

Beware, These Airlines and Airports Lost the Most Luggage This Year

It's been a banner year for mishandled bags. Here are the worst offenders so far in 2022.

Woman Who Says She Was Arrested for Being Too Hot Actually Maybe Killed Someone

Hend Bustami, 28, is now accused of killing her mother in Las Vegas