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Is anyone really 'rawdogging' flights? This summer's viral travel meme | Cruising Altitude The internet loves a trend, and for some reason the talk of the travel sphere of social media this brat summer has been “rawdogging.”  Get your mind out of the gutter.  What I’m talking about is people doing nothing on flights.  

Want to get a European stamp in your passport? You'll have until early November to get one You’re running out of time if you want to get a European stamp in your passport.  The European Union’s commissioner for home affairs announced in a speech Friday the E.U. would switch on its new electronic Entry/Exit System

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines proposed merger clears Justice Department review Alaska Airlines said on Monday its proposed merger with Hawaiian Airlines has cleared a regulatory obstacle with the U.S. Department of Justice, just days after it agreed to extend a review period of the $1.9 billion deal. The announcement boosted shares of Hawaiian by nearly 9% in premarket

As the DNC kicks off in Chicago, here's what those of us who live here want you to know There’s one thing largely missing from the commentaries and coverage on TV and online: What it’s like to live in Chicago The Democratic National Convention is in Chicago this week, which means it’s time for anyone

For a next-level picnic, there’s nothing like a Swiss Alps fondue backpack The first time I saw a note about “rucksack fondue” on a recent trip to the Jungfrau region of the Alps in Switzerland, I thought it was just the Swiss sense of humor in full force. I read the description out loud to

When should you leave? The best and worst times for traffic over Labor Day Weekend 2024 As Labor Day weekend approaches, travelers are gearing up for one last summer getaway. This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 2, marking the end of a record-breaking travel season. Travel during the final long weekend of summer

Where to book your next stay: Best hotels and resorts across the US Start planning a dream trip Whether you're planning a vacation, honeymoon, or business trip, choosing your hotel is about so much more than just a place to sleep. The best hotels and resorts offer a variety of amenities, activities, and dining options

Why food tours have become my family's favorite way to see a new city Arriving in a new city can be a little overwhelming, especially when traveling with kids. Should you hit the touristy spots? Lean into the history of a location? No matter how much research you do in advance, it can take a

Traveling somewhere? Here's how not to be a pickpocket victim. On a recent trip to Paris, John Smaistrla was just a bump away from becoming a pickpocket victim.  "I was in the back car of the Métro Line 3, which was rocking pretty good at each turn," he remembered.  That's when Smaistrla, a civil engineer

This Disney restaurant marked a Michelin first: What to expect at Victoria & Albert's Picture a Michelin-starred restaurant. Places like The French Laundry in California’s Napa Valley or Jean-Georges in New York may come to mind, but don’t forget Walt Disney World.   This spring, Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa became

AA passengers diverted to foreign country for 14 hours: 'Everyone sat in limbo' Get more news like this delivered to your inbox by signing up for our Travel newsletter here .  Passengers on a diverted American Airlines flight earlier this month found themselves stranded in a foreign country for over 14 hours with barely any

From cell service to Wi-Fi: How to stay connected on a cruise ship Get more news like this delivered to your inbox by signing up for our Travel newsletter here .  I spent more than a week on an Antarctica cruise last winter walking alongside penguins, watching whales and sailing by icebergs. But one of