These Were the Most Turbulent Flight Routes in 2024, According to New Study

It seems we heard more about turbulence in 2024 than ever before.

When I spent a year driving across the country and living out of a pickup truck, I saw firsthand how each region of the United States has its own distinct flair, history, and geography.

According to the United Nations, global tourism is expected to have surpassed prepandemic levels in 2024. In fact, last year saw the 10 busiest air travel days of all time. And considering that the International Air Transport Association is forecasting a nearly 5 percent increase in departures in 2025, air travel is only going to become more crowded and congested.

Air New Zealand was once again named the safest full-service airline in the world for 2025, holding on to the title for a second straight year.

Alaska Airlines will launch two new flights to Anchorage this summer from the lower 48, making it easier to reach the Last Frontier.

Busy airports are already setting records this year, but there are still a few affordable destinations travelers can seek out in 2025.

Singapore has the most powerful passport in the world for 2025, claiming the top spot with more easy access than any other country.

Iberia and SAS are the only European winners ranked for on-time performance among the top ten airlines globally, according to a new report.

The wildfires burning a devastating path across the greater Los Angeles area are also impacting travelers going in and out of the area. A number of flights to and from southern California have been affected by the volatile conditions, although the vast majority of those cancellations and delays involve the Hollywood Burbank Airport. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is not reporting much, if any, interference with travel operations from the wildfires.

Few vacations are more relaxing than a cabin retreat. Whether you’re using it as a base for your hiking or skiing excursions, or simply planning to kick back by the fireplace and relax with a book, cabins have a quiet romance about them. It’s no surprise, then, that cabins are among the most popular properties searched for by Airbnb users. The company just revealed its most wish-listed Airbnb cabins in the US, and the list might just inspire you to pull a Thoreau and head to the wilderness. From New York to Washington, these are the most wish-listed Airbnb cabins in the US.

Certain destinations in the US have a particularly hot Airbnb scene. Many of these are in California. San Diego, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and rentals near Palm Springs come to mind, but Sacramento Airbnb rentals are challenging Californian hosts with a focus on detail and offerings of amenities that will make a vacation to the state unforgettable. These properties sizzle with generous outdoor spaces with pools, beautifully furnished patios, backyard games, and interiors, which will have you planning your Pinterest board for a home renovation on your return. These are some of the best Airbnbs in Sacramento and the surrounding area that you need to bookmark now.

I hear the word “sustainable” thrown around constantly, especially in the travel industry. Companies tout their sustainability to attract eco-conscious customers without explaining how they achieve their green statuses. Enter Hotel Marcel.