10 airports to avoid if you're flying during the holiday season
Airlines For America or A4A expects 45.7 million passengers will fly on US airlines during the Christmas holiday travel season between December 20 and January 6, 2019. That's an increase of 5.2% over...
View ArticleThe 10 American airports people hate flying into the most
J.D. Power recently released the latest edition of its annual North America Airport Satisfaction Study.Overall traveler satisfaction with airports is at a 13-year high.However, airports serving major...
View ArticleUnited's terminals at Houston's largest airport just got a $180 million...
United Airlines's Terminal E at George H.W. Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston is getting a culinary makeover. The reimagining of Terminal E was completed by airport dining experts OTG.OTG's...
View ArticleDisappointing photos show the reality of exclusive airport lounges, from...
Airport lounges are advertised as super-exclusive and luxurious oases that offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of a crowded airport.But they're not always as grand as they might seem.Many of...
View ArticleThe weirdest items TSA agents are trained to catch when they scan your bags
TSA agents are being trained to spot an increasing number of rare objects that could be used to smuggle contraband or cause terror.Internal TSA PowerPoint presentations obtained by INSIDER discuss...
View ArticleTSA airport screeners have been working without pay during the shutdown and...
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees have been forced to work without pay during the government shutdown.Large numbers of TSA workers have called out from work at major airports...
View ArticleEurope's busiest airport has reopened after it was shut down because of a...
London'sHeathrow Airport has reopened after suspending all flight departures because of a drone sighting Tuesday evening.The airport suspended departures for roughly one hour.Last month, drones shut...
View ArticleAirports are dealing with massive lines during the government shutdown as TSA...
The US partial government shutdown began on Saturday, December 22. The shutdown has affected the lives of Americans in many ways, including unusually long lines at airports across the...
View Article12 reasons to get a Priority Pass before your next flight
There are more than 1,200 airport lounges in the world.Priority Pass members can enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and Wi-Fi inside of airport lounges.The exclusive club also gives members access to a...
View ArticleBeijing's new Daxing Airport will be the biggest in the world when it opens...
The construction of Daxing Airport in Beijing has, so far, cost just shy of $12 billion.China's aviation regulator stated that it would be allowing foreign carriers to choose which of Beijing's...
View ArticleThe rise and fall of Donald Trump's $365 million airline
Donald Trumpowned an airline for a short time in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1989, Trump raised $365 million to purchase the Eastern Shuttle, which provided business travelers with quick flights...
View ArticleDetroit Metropolitan is my favorite airport. Here's why.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, aka DTW, has been my Midwestern port of call since the early 2000s.I've flown into and out of it more than any other US airport. It's been around since...
View ArticleAmEx Platinum vs Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which card offers superior airport...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network.Both the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Platinum Card® from...
View ArticleThe newest way to beat lines at the airport involves quickly scanning your...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.I'm grateful to say I've never missed...
View Article15 secrets airports don’t want travelers to know
Airports don't want travelers to know a lot of secret information.For instance, you don’t really need to arrive two hours before your flight — and you may save money by ordering food on the plane...
View Article9 secrets the pros use to score the best travel upgrades for free
Yes, it's possible to get free travel upgrades that will build the most comfort and value into your trip.For flights, it's wise to sign up for a frequent flyer account, check in early, and mention if...
View ArticleThe 15 best airports in the world, ranked
Skytrax announced the winner of its annual World Airport Awards on Wednesday at the Passenger Terminal Expo in London.Singapore'sChangi Airport was named the world's best airport for the seventh...
View ArticleThe 15 most popular flights in the world
Travel data provider OAG recently released its annual list of the busiest routes in the world, and the number of flights airlines operate between some destinations is simply astonishing.Eight of the 15...
View ArticleTVs in US airports censored a report about the 737 Max investigation and...
Television screens in US airports censored a report about the investigation into the Ethiopia Airlines 737 Max crash.New York's LaGuardia International Airport replaced a CNN report on possible causes...
View ArticleTaking photos on this beach next to an airport in Thailand could reportedly...
Thai authorities are imposing a new security perimeter at Phuket airport, which partially includes a famous beach. Taking photos in the popular spot will now be illegal, according to local news...
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