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Early boarding just got more expensive on this airline
Southwest is known for its open seating policy, which has become a love-it-or-hate-it feature. The airline has offered Early Bird Check-In and Upgraded Boarding, for a fee, for those who want to ensure a good seat. Unfortunately, these upgrades just got more expensive, as Southwest has increased the range of fees charged for each.
Surprise! Alaska Airlines is giving out free upgrades this summer.
Your next flight on Alaska Airlines could be a lot cushier: The airline is giving away free upgrades to Premium Class to celebrate the upcoming busy summer travel season. Every day this summer, Alaska will randomly select a Main Cabin passenger to enjoy Premium Class and all the associated perks.
Frontier's summer sale has flights starting at $59
Hello, and grab your credit card. Frontier Airlines is hooking us up. Its Summer of Love promotion costs a mere $59 to fly with a free seat assignment, free carry-on and the option to make free changes, whether you fly economy, premium, or business. It sounds about as free as those hippies in the Summer of Love. Wear your love beads and patchouli for this flight! And at this price point, you might as well purchase now and then finetune plans later since the change fees are nonexistent.
It’s official: new giant pandas are coming to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
You’ll have to brace yourself for too much cuteness. Two new giant pandas are on their way from China to the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and will arrive later this year. That means visitors will be able to see Bao Li and Qing Bao—who will look back with their giant dark eyes in a big round white fur face crowned by two tufts of black ears. Awwwww. Who eats shoots and leaves? They do!
Spirit Airlines extends new benefits to military families
You may have noticed when boarding your plane that active military service members and their families receive priority boarding, a small way to thank these soldiers. Spirit Airlines has just announced that it is amplifying this privilege significantly by also allowing the spouses and children of these service members to have two free standard checked bags, one free standard carry-on bag, and the existing one free personal item when they are traveling together, effective immediately.
Chatty travelers are more likely to get stopped by TSA
You might be a little nervous going through the TSA checkpoint at the airport. Did you bag your liquids correctly? Maybe you forgot to pull out your smallest electronic device. And for sure, you feel a little vulnerable there in your socks while your shoes go through the scanner. So when the TSA agent looks you up and down, you worry about what they’re thinking about you—and whether they might pull you and your bags aside for further searching. If you’ve wondered what’s going through their head, Reader’s Digest explains what they are sizing up with that one look. The TSA agent has been trained to notice “off” things about a person that might indicate guilt, and that their baggage might contain explosives or weapons.
Get on the big, gay bus with the Grindr Rides America Tour
As Pride celebrations kick off around the country, Grindr has plans to bring its brand of fun (and community service) to select celebrations from San Francisco to New York City. The Grindr Rides America Tour—coming to a city near you on a fully decked-out party bus—kicks off May 29 at Midnight Sun in San Francisco and continues across the U.S., stopping in ten cities, throughout June.
The 2024 hurricane season forecast is out—and it's going to be busier than ever
If your summer travel plans include heading south or to the Caribbean, let’s hope you’re not joined by the likes of Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto or Francine. Those are just a few of the hurricane names released by the NOAA in advance of hurricane season 2024. NOAA National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center expect an “above-normal” hurricane season, which could affect travel plans to hurricane-prone areas.
Stand back: NPS implores park visitors to stop trying to take selfies with wildlife
The great outdoors and our system of national parks are a treasure open to all, though some of us don’t know how to behave around all that nature. Elk and bison may look cute, but they are certainly not friendly. Despite warnings, many visitors to parks like Yellowstone insist on trying to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Last year, the National Park Service took to social media to remind visitors to keep a safe distance from bison and elk. This year, a bear attack has the NPS once again ramping up warnings.
This is the top city U.S. travelers want to visit this summer
As summer travel plans come together, trends emerge and hot destinations around the globe are revealed. Whether travelers are looking for a big city vacation or a relaxing tropical getaway, big hitters like London, Paris, New York, Hawaii, and Cancun usually rank high among the most popular destinations for both U.S. and international travelers. As for domestic destinations popular with U.S. travelers, a new study by Cloudwards reveals the U.S. city that most American travelers are dreaming about visiting this summer.
10 non-food factory tours that are worth a visit, according to factory enthusiasts
Everyone loves a food factory tour, whether it’s cheese, chocolate or candy. But according to avid travelers on Reddit’s popular r/travel, there are plenty of industrial factories around the U.S. that are well worth a visit. Major producers of cars, shoes, teas, and even faucets will guide you through their factories, offering a fascinating insight into how these everyday items make it to your home. According to commenters, you don’t need to be an enthusiast to enjoy the behind-the-scenes experiences at these 10 non-food factory tours in the U.S.
Act fast: fly to Hawaii and get a Southwest Companion Pass
Need an excuse to fly to Hawaii? We’re guessing no, but Southwest just announced a big incentive to fly with them to the tropical paradise this summer. To celebrate five years of flying to Hawaii, the airline is giving a big “HI 5” to customers by offering a coveted Companion Pass for Fall travel when you book a trip there. But hurry—flights must be booked by Friday, May 24.
Get a Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for just a penny
Who’s ready to celebrate National Hamburger Day? The day set aside to recognize the nation’s beloved burger is May 28, and Wendy’s is celebrating in a big way. In honor of National Hamburger Day, the chain is practically giving away Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for nearly a week. Here’s what you need to know.
Amtrak unveils upgraded Cafe Acela menu
Traveling by train just keeps getting better. Amtrak has unveiled a new Cafe Acela menu that wouldn’t be out of place at your favorite local cafe. Focusing on fresh, healthy, local and sustainably-sourced, the new gourmet food and beverage menu offers an upgraded dining experience to enhance your journey.
This is the best city in the U.S. for veterans to live
When a soldier leaves active duty, deciding where to live and put down roots can feel very weighty. After putting their life on the line, the veteran deserves a safe and vibrant place to live while factoring in all the things they need after years of service. Veterans United has created a list of best places for veterans to live, which compared data across 25 different metrics, based on a survey of 601 veterans. The factors included quality of life factors such as access to good healthcare through the VA, community support such as the percentage of veterans already living there, financial well-being such as grants and scholarships provided to veterans, and infrastructure for enjoyment and safety. The study examined more than 500 small and large cities across all 50 states.
Could airlines soon be required to make economy-class seats bigger?
Show of hands: who's ever felt like their airplane seat wasn't big enough? If you wanted more room to stretch, to relax, you might be happy to hear that the FAA is working on a minimum seat size, as reported by USA Today. Currently, there's no minimum seat size, and...
These national parks are trending right now
We simply can't get enough of national parks—and we sincerely hope that a national park near you is on the summer travel list. What could be better than communing with nature, grabbing some exhilarating travel photos, and saving money on top of everything else? Of course, the two most well-known national parks, Yosemite and Yellowstone, see a lot of visitors, but you may also be curious to see which other parks have seen an uptick in visitor interest this year. According to Explore, which analyzed two years of Google search data, these 10 parks are trending in 2024. Is one of them on your list?
Driving this Memorial Day weekend? Here's what the experts want you to know.
Hopefully if you're driving this Memorial Day, it's just a quick jaunt down the road a town or two. Because if your drive is longer, you'll want to build in some extra time in case of traffic. According to AAA, 43.8 million drivers are estimated to be on the road over the Memorial Day weekend. That's the second-highest holiday travel forecast since AAA started tracking 24 years ago. For some reason, this year is going to be a doozy.
Airbnb reveals travel trends for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is coming up and thousands of travelers will be heading out to celebrate the unofficial start of the summer season. In fact, it’s expected to be one of the busiest summer travel weekends yet, with a projected 44 million Americans hitting the road and taking to the skies. A new report from Airbnb of the most-searched destinations on the short-term rental platform reveals that many travelers will be hitting the beach for the holiday, though a few big cities made the list.
Get bonus perks at Kimpton hotels with this summer’s secret password
If you’re staying at a Kimpton hotel this summer, you can unlock extra perks when you say four magic words. That’s right—Kimpton’s secret password is back to bring you a little summertime joy during your stay. Between May 24 and September 2, 2024, just say the...
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