It’s time to ban airline seat selection fees
Airline seat selection fees are one of the most hated surcharges in the travel industry — and they should be illegal. Here’s how to avoid them.
On Travel
On Travel is a weekly consumer travel column that offers information and advice for people planning a business or leisure trip. The feature started in USA Today in 2013 and is now nationally syndicated.
Should you recline your airline seat? No, and here’s why
Should you recline your airline seat? The passenger sitting in front of me on a recent flight never bothered asking. Shortly after takeoff, he just lurched backward. No warning.
These airline passengers should get banned permanently
Should screaming babies, argumentative passengers, and people with bad odors be banned from flights? Join the heated debate as Congress considers a nationwide no-fly list.
This is the only guaranteed way to avoid an airline meltdown this summer
Airline experts are warning of a summer travel meltdown. Here’s what you need to know to avoid being stranded at the airport.
Has the travel industry taken self-service too far?
From AI to self-service airline apps, has the travel industry taken self-service too far? Experts believe it has. Here’s how to avoid problems.
Why are travel refunds taking so long now?
If you’ve tried to get a refund from an airline, hotel or cruise line lately, then you probably know that you have to pack your patience and prepare for an adventure. Or maybe I should say, a misadventure.
A last-minute surprise for summer travel — and a warning
The conventional wisdom about summer travel has been turned on its head in recent days. Knowing about this could save you a little money and a lot of trouble.
Remote, wild and devilishly subversive: Here’s why Americans are coming back to Tasmania
If you want to get away from it all, there’s remote — and then there’s Tasmania. Here’s why more Americans are visiting in 2023.
Luggage etiquette: Do’s and don’ts for claiming your bags
What is it about the luggage carousel that brings out the worst in air travelers? Maybe it’s the decline of civility. Maybe not.