Fall and early winter are two of the best times to plan a scenic train trip in the United States. Autumn brings changing leaves, clear mountain views, and cooler temperatures. A few weeks later, some of the same routes turn into snowy winter journeys. The challenge is timing. Popular foliage trains can sell out well … Read more
A connecting flight can look easy when you book it and feel very different after landing. A 55-minute layover may be plenty of time at an airport with a simple layout and fast airside transportation. At another hub, the same connection can mean a long walk, a terminal change, or an anxious sprint to the … Read more
An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 flying from New York to Tokyo made an unusually long diversion to Los Angeles on September 23, 2026, after encountering a reported technical problem several hours into the trip. American Airlines Flight 167 had already crossed much of Canada and was approaching Alaska when it turned back toward the continental … Read more
Southwest Airlines has been shrinking its route network at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and recent reports about additional cuts have put the changes back in the spotlight. For travelers, the important issue is not simply the headline number of discontinued routes. It is whether a specific trip still has the nonstop flight, schedule, and price … Read more
Uber has ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria after about 12 years in the country. The company stopped accepting rides in Nigeria effective September 2, 2026, following a review of its business priorities and investment strategy in Africa. For travelers, the important question is not why a large technology company changed its strategy. It is … Read more
Southwest Airlines is adding new routes and seasonal flights for 2026, giving some travelers more nonstop choices to Florida, Hawaii, Las Vegas, and other leisure markets. The important question is not simply how many routes Southwest is adding. It is whether any of these flights can actually make your trip cheaper, faster, or easier. The … Read more
If you are flying through MSP Airport after the recent FAA equipment outage, the most important question is no longer simply, “What happened?” The practical question is whether the disruption could still affect your flight, connection, airport arrival time, or transportation plans. On August 6, 2026, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport experienced a temporary ground stop … Read more
Jetstar is changing the way carry-on baggage works on many of its flights. From February 2, 2027, most Economy passengers on Jetstar Airways flights will receive one small underseat bag with their booking. Travelers who want to place a larger bag in the overhead locker will generally need to buy Priority Carry-on or choose a … Read more
Southwest Airlines no longer uses the open-seating system that once made its flights different from most major U.S. carriers. Passengers now receive assigned seats, and the airline uses numbered boarding groups instead of the familiar A, B, and C lines. That change affects much more than where you sit. Your fare type can now determine … Read more
Flight cancellation and delay problems have recently affected thousands of travelers across the United States. Severe thunderstorms, crowded airspace, air traffic control restrictions, and aircraft positioning problems have disrupted schedules at major airports, including New York LaGuardia Airport and Boston Logan International Airport. The total number of delayed flights may make headlines, but the practical … Read more
