You Can Sign Up for TSA Precheck at Staples
I’ve had TSA Precheck for years, with no regrets. The fee works out to just $15 annually, and every time I’ve taken a trip by air and faced shorter lines…
You Should Pack a Family ‘Flagged’ Bag for the Airport
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala (Shutterstock) Getting through airport security with kids can feel like chaos, especially if each family member has their own carry-on bag packed to the brim with items…
The Airports Most Likely to Lose or Damage Your Luggage
Photo: JSvideos (Shutterstock) With all the hassle that comes with air travel, when the wheels of your plane hit the runway at your final destination, it can feel like a…
US Airport Security Finds Live Cat Curled Up Inside Passenger’s Suitcase
The cat was rescued safe and sound.Security staff at a New York City airport were recently shocked to discover a rather unusual item packed inside a passenger’s luggage that had…
How to Choose the Best Airport Security ‘Pre-Check’ Program for You
Photo: Arne Beruldsen (Shutterstock) Airport security lines are notoriously long, the process is slow, and it’s often difficult to figure out what you need to do in order to get…
Never Use This TikTok Travel ‘Hack’
Photo: Jim Lambert (Shutterstock) A “travel hack” is currently going viral on TikTok, promising to reliably get you to the front of the line when you’re boarding a flight and/or…
These Credit Cards Come With Sweet Airport Perks
Photo: Noppy2016 (Shutterstock) Hanging out at the airport is no one’s idea of a good time, but as the Transportation Security Administration warns of longer-than-usual wait times during this busy…
Surprising Foods You Can (and Can’t) Take Through Airport Security
Photo: Milosz Maslanka (Shutterstock) With staffing shortages paired with the highest volume of travelers the country has seen since before the pandemic, experts are expecting air travel this summer to…
How to Really Decide How Early to Get to the Airport
Photo: Bignai (Shutterstock) For decades, conventional wisdom has advised you to arrive at the airport three hours before an international flight. But does this piece of travel advice come from?…
How to Navigate Air Travel When You’re Breastfeeding
Photo: Yaoinlove (Shutterstock) Flying with an infant is never a low-stress process, but Netflix star Emily Calandrelli’s recent condemnation of the way Transportation Security Administration agents handled the pumping essentials…