Shoe wars at 36,000 feet: Should you leave your footwear on?
Imagine settling into your economy class seat on a 13-hour flight, only to find a stranger’s shoes occupying the space beside you.
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.
Why are airline passengers so entitled and inconsiderate?
Why are passengers acting so badly? And what can you do if you’re seated next to an entitled passenger?
In for the long haul? Here’s how to choose the right airline.
Long-haul flights can be exhausting. How do you choose the right airline for the journey? Here are a few pro strategies.
Slow travel: Why is everyone losing it with the laggards?
Has this ever happened to you? You’re boarding a flight and the guy in front of you is slow. Almost deliberately slow.
How to avoid anti-American sentiment when you’re traveling internationally
When I think of anti-American sentiment and travel, I’m reminded of the guy who visited İzmir, Turkey — and suddenly found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.
For travelers, getting a good night’s sleep is harder than ever
Janet Heller wishes the hotel she recently booked in Chicago had come with a warning label. After she checked in, she started hearing sirens. And that’s when she looked outside her window.
Travel has never been this loud! Here’s how to lower the decibels
Travel has always been loud — but never this loud.
From the roar of jet engines to the constant construction noise at hotels, it’s hard to find a moment of peace on the road.
Travelers are lost in an AI maze. Here’s how to find a real person.
More travelers than ever are lost in an AI maze. Here’s what to do when you’re stuck talking to a chatbot.
How do you avoid the world’s most dangerous travel scam? Don’t fall for something “free”
Say the word “free,” and it’s enough to make even the most experienced travelers lose their marbles.
Has the travel industry turned its back on its smoke-free promises?
If you think your next trip will be smoke-free, think again. The travel industry has abandoned its smoke-free promises — mostly.