Travel Week in Review – November 11th, 2022

Travel Week in Review – November 11th, 2022

The U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior are waiving fees for the country’s national parks, forests, and grasslands on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. All visitors will be allowed to enter any of the country’s 423 national parks free of charge during the national holiday, which falls on a Friday this year. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. Read More…

It is an incredibly exciting time for the industry. Exploring the metaverse, new biometric possibilities, the ability to work from anywhere, traveling light, and more business bonding opportunities are all predicted to transform the travel industry in 2023. Travelers will be able to enjoy deeper cultural experiences in an online virtual world along with the opportunity to “try before you buy.” Read More…

On longer-haul trips, I always feel like Goldilocks searching for the right in-flight experience. The luxury of first class, with its lie-flat seats, is typically a bit out of my price range, and economy, while more affordable, can leave me feeling rumpled and groggy upon arrival. For my recent flight from Atlanta to Rome, I hoped that Premium Select, Delta’s intermediate cabin class that just got a host of new upgrades, would feel just right. Read More…

Obviously, there’s a lot of math that goes into making flights operate safely. Part of that involves assuming an average weight per passenger, which is used for calculations (ranging from weight and balance, to fuel requirements). The average weight that airlines have to use for passengers is decided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). There are different numbers for male and female passengers and different numbers for summer and winter. How does this affect your seating? Read More…

Lengthy flights often test the patience of the passengers and cause great discomfort and difficulties. Moreover, if the flight doesn’t make stops or layovers, it can be more overbearing. The world’s longest flight non-stop flight flies between New York and Singapore and covers a distance of 9,537 miles. As excruciating as this 19 hours flight sounds, people are more baffled about the route it takes to reach the destination after a person on the flight shared the fact. Read More…


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