New York City hotels are notoriously expensive, but that doesn't mean there aren't good deals out there if you're willing to be flexible.
13.07.2024 - 16:36 / insider.com
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But first: The skies are friendlier in the morning.
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It's simple: Only book early-morning flights. That's it. That's the trick.
Nabbing a seat on a morning flight, especially during the summer, will virtually ensure your flight won't be delayed.
At least that's what Denver meteorologist Chris Bianchi told Business Insider's senior science reporter Morgan McFall-Johnsen. He learned the hard way: In June, he was stuck overnight at New York's LaGuardia Airport after booking an evening flight.
"I broke the one rule you should never ever break," Bianchi said in a TikTok video. "Never book a flight in the afternoon, or especially at night, during the summertime months in the United States."
Morgan explains that the summer months in the US, and the heat and humidity they bring, are prone to create thunderstorms, wreaking havoc on flight patterns.
Even if your plane isn't in the path of a thunderstorm, your flight schedule can still be affected.
"Weather in other cities can really disrupt your travel plans," Bianchi added. It doesn't help that delays can also have a ripple effect, since late planes affect subsequent departures.
As for Bianchi, he finally made it home after he boarded a 7 p.m. flight the next day.
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New York City hotels are notoriously expensive, but that doesn't mean there aren't good deals out there if you're willing to be flexible.
July was a whirlwind — and, well, the news was nonstop. Between politics, that wild global computer fiasco (you know, the one that hit airlines hard) and the Olympics starting, you might have missed some big news on the hotel front.
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Welcome back to our Saturday edition, a sampling of our top lifestyle reads.
JetBlue is on the move with new flight routes, while saying goodbye to others. Ahead of the winter travel season, the airline will add a variety of new routes to popular destinations such as Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Phoenix. “These moves underscore JetBlue's commitment to refining its network while leveraging its award-winning experience,” the airline shared in a release announcing the news. In the New York area, the airline will begin new service from Long Island’s MacArthur Airport (ISP), with a new daily flight to Orlando, and also service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (VPS) four times a week.
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Qatar Airways flies one of the best business class seats in the sky, and now the airline is upping its game with a 2.0 version.
Air India's new flagship aircraft will make its hotly anticipated U.S. debut later this year.
A new status match opportunity offers SkyPriority benefits on SkyTeam alliance flights like those operated by Delta Air Lines, and, in a unique twist, you can even match your expired status.
Are airport lounges the next culinary frontier? If you are an American Express cardholder passing through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the answer is a resounding yes. Today, the credit card issuer opens its 29th Centurion Lounge right outside the nation’s capital, and it comes with some serious foodie perks.
Allegiant will add eight new nonstop routes across 13 different airports, the company announced early Tuesday. Introductory fares on the new routes start at $39 one way.