Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: All the Differences, Explained by Katherine LaGrave September 20, 2017 Your complete guide, here. A few months ago, I was flying out of New York’s JFK Airport when I got into a disagreement with a TSA officer in the PreCheck line, who told me that—long story short—it didn’t matter whether or not I […]
What to Do If Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen While Traveling
What to Do If Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen While Traveling ASHLEY ROSSI According to technology solutions company, Asurion, 19 million phones are lost or stolen each year, and traveling puts you at higher risk for theft. Don’t wait until it’s too late—know what to do if your phone is lost or stolen on a […]
Use This International Travel Checklist Before Your Next Trip
Use This International Travel Checklist Before Your Next Trip by Matt Meltzer Traveling abroad is a snap if you know what you’re doing. There’s a lot more to consider when traveling overseas than getting to the airport an hour earlier. Even going somewhere as close as Mexico can create a whole laundry list of chores you […]
Hyperloop Names Denver Route a Winner, Announces CDOT Partnership
Hyperloop Names Denver Route a Winner, Announces CDOT Partnership MICHAEL ROBERTS | SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 Moments ago, after months of anticipation, Hyperloop One, whose high-tech tube transportation concept is central to a firm affiliated with billionaire Elon Musk, of Tesla Motors and SolarCity fame, has named the ten winners of its Hyperloop One Global Challenge, a contest intended […]
8 Strategies for Scoring Last-Minute Travel Deals
8 Strategies for Scoring Last-Minute Travel Deals by Kitty Bean Yancey | AARP Growing older means greater flexibility in planning getaways. If you’re retired, you don’t have to work around school schedules or job demands, and can travel more inexpensively by snagging flights with unsold seats and booking hotels when rates are low. Get ready to pack your bags on the […]
18 Easy Ways to Have a Better Flight
18 Easy Ways to Have a Better Flight ED HEWITT As aircraft seats become harder, closer together, and more likely to be full, getting comfortable in coach has grown into a nearly impossible challenge. Fortunately, there are little ways you can take control of your in-flight experience, from choosing the right seat to bringing the […]
Will Your Driver’s License work as valid ID for Air Travel?
The States Where a Driver’s License Won’t Work for Air Travel Next Year As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) slowly implements the REAL ID Act of 2005, ID standards will change at airports around the country. This month, the government will expand its outreach program to spread information to travelers about the change. Effective […]
11 Ways to Salvage a Trip if You Get Sick
11 Ways to Salvage a Trip if You Get Sick HEALTH & WELLNESS Jun 19, 2017 Ed Hewitt Getting sick while traveling probably comes with the gig. Between last-minute stress before we leave, red-eye flights in an […]
Amtrak adds three Friday round-trips, reduced fares to Winter Park Express ski train for 2018
Amtrak adds three Friday round-trips, reduced fares to Winter Park Express ski train for 2018 Service resumes Jan. 5 and kids ride with an adult for half price By JASON BLEVINS | jblevins@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: August 24, 2017 at 5:13 pm | UPDATED: August 25, 2017 at 9:54 am Amtrak’s Winter Park Express will spin 27 round-trips between Denver’s Union Station […]
How to Keep Altitude Sickness from Ruining Your Trip
How to Keep Altitude Sickness from Ruining Your Trip HEALTH & WELLNESS Jul 31, 2017 | Sarah Schlichter I recently spent three days in Cusco, Peru, with a near-constant headache. Despite sleeping nearly 10 hours one night, I had no energy the next day, and climbing a few stairs felt like trudging up a mountain. My […]
7 Must-Have Apps to Prevent Travel Problems
7 Must-Have Apps to Prevent Travel Problems HEALTH & WELLNESS Jul18, 2014 | DARA CONTINENZA Staying safe and healthy while traveling isn’t always easy. Despite your best intentions and most thorough preparation, disaster can strike, whether it’s as small as a rental-car fender bender or as serious as a hurricane. […]
7 Shameless Ways to Get an Upgrade
7 Shameless Ways to Get an Upgrade CAROLINE COSTELLO Sep 25, 2014 Want an upgrade? The key is availability: All upgrades are based on it. They’re also, largely, based on loyalty status. But even if you do belong to your airline’s or hotel’s loyalty program, you’re still competing with countless […]