I’m one of those people who gets to the airport early just to browse duty-free. I even choose my layovers on the quality of shops (and dining options.) Even if you’re window shopping luxe goods, a good selection of shops can make the most of airport downtime. And although we can find good sales online these days, you can still save on things like electronics, perfumes, and cosmetic bundles. If you’re looking for a good deal, some airports have better shopping facilities than others. Many are inexcusably poor — I’m looking at you, LAX, and then there’s the likes of Singapore Changi and Amsterdam Schiphol that transport you to a department store like the toy shop from Miracle on 34th Street.

Ranked: The Best Airports in the World for Shopping

Orlando, FL

While they may be money savers or inevitabilities, layovers are stressful. Sprinting through hallways trying to make it to your gate on time is nerve-wracking and not a great way to start or end a vacation. And anyone who has been to Orlando International Airport (MCO) knows that this is not an airport for the faint of heart. In fact, it's regularly ranked as one of the worst in the country, especially for layovers.

This Southern Airport Is The Absolute Worst For Layovers In The US

Detroit, MI

A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to divert to New York JFK on Tuesday night after passengers and potentially even the two pilots were served mouldy food. Delta flight DL136 departed Detroit at around 11 pm for what should have been a routine seven-hour transatlantic...

Delta Air Flight to Amsterdam Forced to Divert to New York JFK After Passengers Were Served Mouldy Food

But back in the middle of the 20th century, air travel was a luxurious affair. Passengers got dressed up, seats were padded and roomy, and meals were served on trays, with cocktails in crystal glasses. That glamorous vision of air travel of yesteryear was thanks primarily to Pan American World...

A Famous Bygone Airline Is Returning to the Skies in 2025

Travel + Leisure

In our annual "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2024, readers loved the convenience of regional airports across the U.S., plus a few major hubs.

These Are the Best U.S. Airports in 2024, According to T+L Readers

Bethel Park, PA

As questions swirl about the would-be assassin who shot former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally on Saturday, the shooter’s family is also struggling to make sense of what happened. The FBI identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who lived with his parents in the...

‘I don’t know what to say’: Family of Thomas Matthew Crooks struggles to make sense of Trump shooting

Mens Journal

A married couple was critically injured after they leaped from a famous bridge when a train interrupted their photo shoot.

Couple Leaps 90 Feet Into Gorge During Photoshoot to Avoid Oncoming Train

Portland, ME

Business Insider

Air traffic control recordings suggest the Southwest pilots didn't communicate with the tower or other planes before the risky departure.

A Southwest flight appeared to take off from a closed runway that had a vehicle on it without being cleared by air traffic control

New York City, NY

The Mirror US

Passengers were met by medics after a Delta Airlines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to divert to JFK because people on board had been served 'spoiled' food

Delta Air Lines plane forced to make emergency landing at JFK after passengers served 'spoiled' food

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

The US Sun

HUNDREDS of Americans are eligible for part of a massive $6.49 million settlement that could result in tens of thousands of dollars being deposited in their bank accounts. Individuals that were impacted in a 2022 data breach are eligible to claim part of the large settlement. The settlement stems from...

Americans to get one-time $10,000 payment as company coughs up $6.49m for data breach – and you don’t need documentation

The Orlando Airport is experiencing some major delays today, June 29th. Between an FAA-issued order and an ongoing strike issue, Orlando Airport visitors may be in for some delays ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Let’s take a look at the situation. Orlando International Airport is currently experiencing...

NEWS: Over 200 Flights Delayed or Canceled at Orlando Airport

Summer travel season is in high gear, with many of us taking a break from work and jetting off to fun new vacation spots. But some travelers might have sore feet by the time they arrive at their destination. A handful of airports require fliers to take a long journey — step by step — from check-in to boarding, according to the footwear company Kuru.

5 Airports With the Longest Walks to the Gate — and 5 With the Shortest

TIME

AirHelp has crunched the numbers so we can rank airports on their record of flight punctuality.

Best and Worst Airports, Ranked by On-Time Flights

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Passengers on several flights trying to escape Chicago O’Hare amidst severe storms and a tornado warning say they were trapped on planes on the taxiway as air traffic controllers abandoned the control tower to get to underground shelters on Monday night. The National Weather Service said that as many...

Passengers Left Stranded in Planes at Chicago O’Hare as Air Traffic Controllers Abandon Control Tower For Tornado Shelter

New York Post

Deciding when to get to the airport for a flight is always a gamble. 

What if there’s a delay? Will the security lines be long? What if it takes a while to check bags?

Airports and airlines tend to typically suggest arriving two hours before departure on domestic flights and three hours on international flights. 

However, these standard guidelines don’t always apply — especially during the summer travel rush.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened a staggering 2.99 million passengers at airports across the country on Sunday, June 23 — the highest number in a single day. Since the agency said that...

Here’s exactly how much time you need at the airport prior to a flight

The Independent

England football fans returning from Berlin on Monday morning have been left stranded after their flight made an emergency landing minutes after take-off to Manchester – because of an “undefined odour in the cabin”.The Airbus A319 jet operating Eurowings flight EW8470 took off at 8.09am, local time, climbed to 10,000 feet but then turned and landed back at Berlin at 8.26am. The plane was met by the airport fire service.On board were fans who had attended Sunday night’s Euro 2024 final, in which Spain beat England.One of them, Gareth Davies from Wigan, told The Independent: “A few minutes into the...

Brits left roaming airport after Berlin-Manchester flight returns immediately after ‘fire’ on board

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Pilots’ Favorite and Least Favorite Airports

Each year, organizations like SkyTrax publish awards that include the best and worst airports around the world. These generally focus on items such as passenger comfort,...

Pilots’ Favorite and Least Favorite Airports

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