6 Podcasts About the Joys and Terrors of Air Travel

Jun 13, 2024 • 13 min read

JetBlue and British Airways have been approved to partner up on codeshare flights, making it easier for travelers to fly to dozens of destinations between the U.S. and Europe.  “We are pleased with the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) approval for a bilateral codeshare agreement between JetBlue and British Airways,” an airline spokesperson for JetBlue shared with T+L on Tuesday. “We are always looking for new ways to offer our customers more choice when traveling. With the new codeshare, customers will be able to seamlessly book a single ticket for travel on both airlines, providing an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the U.S.”

JetBlue is expanding to a new airport in New York – one that's not far from its home base.

Earlier this month, audio powerhouse Sonos debuted its very first pair of headphones. The $449 Sonos Ace connects to your device via Bluetooth 5.4 and offers 30 hours of battery power so it can last from takeoff to landing on even the world’s longest flights. If you forget to charge them before takeoff, the headphones can also regain three hours of battery life with just three minutes of charging, so you can be up and running before wheels up.

If you’ve been stuck on the tarmac or stranded at the gate for what seems like an eternity, you’re not alone. A new study by travel website Places to Travel reveals which U.S. airports are the biggest culprits when it comes to lengthy flight delays. Places to Travel analyzed data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics for nearly 2 million delayed domestic flights from January 2023 through February 2024 to find the airports with the longest average delay times.

Nonstop flights are better than connecting ones — obviously. A trip with a layover adds travel time that would be better spent at a destination and opportunities for things to go wrong, from delays to cancellations.

Normandy Tourism, with the support of the Normandy Region, is proud to announce the launch of the “Explore Normandy Pass,” dedicated this year to Remembrance Tourism to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings. This innovative digital solution offers an enriched exploration of the cultural and historical wealth of Normandy. Michael Dodds, Director of the Normandy Regional Tourist Board, emphasizes the importance of these remembrance sites: “These places of remembrance, which welcome visitors throughout the year, are still the best way to understand the historic events that shaped our present. This Web App is part of our desire to contribute to remembrance and transmission. We hope that these visits will be an opportunity to celebrate, reflect and remember, as well as a special moment that visitors can share with their families and the younger generation.”

Not long after my 48th birthday, in August 1999, my husband Barry invited me out for a margarita at Compadre's, a Mexican restaurant near our home in Palo Alto. It turned out he had an agenda.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honors the legacy of Pamela Richards, a visionary leader in the tourism industry.

ForwardKeys and ETOA predict a robust summer 2024 for European travel, with a shift in preferences toward urban and nature destinations, highlighting London’s popularity due to the Paris Olympics.

In a year marked by significant recovery and transformation within the airline industry, AirlineRatings.com has revealed its much-anticipated list of the world’s best airlines for 2024.

This year one of the world’s most famous hotels is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Located in Zurich, Switzerland The Dolder Grand is acclaimed for its opulence, stunning design and gastronomic experiences. Perched high above the city on the Adlisberg, the property lays claim to some of the most breathtaking views of the city, Lake Zurich and the Swiss Alps. As it celebrates its 125th anniversary, the beloved hotel takes a look back at its past, present and future accomplishments.