Travel Week in Review – June 16th, 2023

There are two types of people: those who show up to the airport hours before their flight and those who cut it close. While we acknowledge that everyone has their own approach, we’re going to have to side with the early birds if you want to ensure you don’t miss your flight. Here’s how early you should get to the airport — and how you can speed up your journey through the airport if you end up running behind schedule. Most airlines recommend arriving at the airport two hours before departure for domestic flights. Read More…

If you’re jet-setting or planning a trip to Europe this summer, like everyone else online, you might want to stick around and know the strike schedule happening across airports and train stations over the next couple of months – and be sure to pack your patience! Unite union members, who are security officers at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) terminals 3 and 5, will go on strike due to pay disputes. Read More…

Having a working cell phone while traveling internationally can make a world of difference. Think of how often you use your GPS (Which way to the metro station?), internet browser (What time does the museum close?), messaging apps (Hey, are we still meeting at the restaurant later?), and mobile apps (I’ll grab an Uber to meet you!) — just in a single afternoon. You’ll probably want data on your next trip abroad, and perhaps a lot of it. Alas, roaming rates can be extremely expensive. Read More…

United Airlines has struck a deal with Panasonic Avionics that could make flying in economy more bearable. No, it will not magically make the seats wider or the leg room bigger, but it will distract you with a larger, sharper in-flight entertainment display and — some will perhaps find this even more exciting — Bluetooth. The airline has announced that it’s installing almost 300,000 units of Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) screens on select new Boeing 787 and Airbus A321XLR aircraft. Read More…

The Department of State is warning travelers who are going to the Dominican Republic to exercise increased caution due to crime and safety concerns. The popular Caribbean country was placed under a Level 2 warning out of a total of four, according to the State Department. The department regularly updates, and reissues travel advisories for countries all around the globe. “Violent crime, including armed robbery, and homicide.” Read More…