The World's Most On-Time Airlines and Airports Named in New Report
Posted on 01/16/2025, 3:00 PM
Severe weather, computer problems, and, in the U.S., an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers combined to thwart airlines' efforts to stay punctual in 2024. Yet many carriers around the world managed to stick to their flight schedules more than 80% of the time, according to the 16th annual on-time performance review released by aviation analytics company Cirium. The group score for North ...
Are Fees for Seating Assignments in Restaurants Coming to Las Vegas?
Posted on 01/14/2025, 7:00 AM
MGM Resorts, which operates a host of properties in Las Vegas, is reportedly considering the introduction of "tiered seating" fees at restaurants located at the company's hotels. This would mean diners would have to pay extra to sit at the restaurants' best tables—like the ones next to windows perhaps. Word that MGM is contemplating such a change comes from a recent note to investors by Deutsch...
The Most Turbulent Flight Routes, According to Global Data
Posted on 01/10/2025, 2:45 PM
Buckle up! Passengers on these flight routes could be in for a bumpy ride, according to worldwide weather data.
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TSA Bins Are Absolutely Disgusting, Says This TSA Agent
Posted on 01/09/2025, 6:00 AM
Here's another reason to hope that the social media trend of posting photos of artfully arranged airport security trays remains back in 2024 where it belongs. Turns out that using those bins as a canvas for self-expression was stomach-churningly disgusting all along. Seems like there's a metaphor in there somewhere. In a recent TikTok video, uniformed Transportation Security Administration agent J...
Jimmy Carter's Georgia: Where to Learn About the 39th President's Life and Legacy
Posted on 01/07/2025, 3:15 PM
These Jimmy Carter sites in Plains, Georgia, and Atlanta tell the story of his childhood, presidency, and remarkable life after leaving office.
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Dangerous Travel Destinations in 2025—and Where Risks Are Lower
Posted on 01/03/2025, 7:15 AM
The riskiest places to travel in 2025—and the safest, according to government advisories and security researchers
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Very Cool! Take a Look Inside This Winter’s Incredible Icehotel in Sweden
Posted on 12/27/2024, 7:30 AM
The 35th iteration of Sweden's Icehotel—sculpted each year from more than 500 tons of ice and snow from the Torne River—has opened for the 2024–2025 winter season in the Arctic village of Jukkasjärvi. As usual, the finished product is the result of a monumental effort. In just 6 weeks, an international team of 76 builders, artists, lighting designers, and other crew members managed to fashion 10 O...
How to Get Rid of Airplane Ear? You Could Try This "Hot Cup" Trick from TikTok
Posted on 12/23/2024, 4:15 PM
Clogged ears on a flight can be annoying at best and acutely painful at worst. A viral TikTok clip claims to have the solution. Airplane ear, as the condition is known (or ear barotrauma if you want to impress your ENT), happens as a result of sudden changes in air pressure acting on your middle ear. Particularly during takeoff and landing, the quickly altering altitude can result in popping, mu...
What a Federal Government Shutdown Means for Air Travel, National Parks, and Passports
Posted on 12/20/2024, 4:00 PM
When congressional dysfunction leads to a federal government shutdown, here's what that means for airports, national parks, and passports.
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Thanks to a Donor, You Can Ski for Free all Winter at This Historic New England Spot
Posted on 12/19/2024, 7:00 AM
Skiing has gotten disgustingly expensive, with single-day lift tickets soaring to $300 a pop on some mountains. This winter, though, a historic New Hampshire ski area is offering access to its slopes for free. Throughout the entire 2024–2025 season at Storrs Hill Ski Area in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the cost of lift tickets for skiers and snowboarders of all ages will be $0. This is not a sales ...
