Flight tips

If you’re already thinking ahead to next summer, you’re not alone. Recently, Delta announced a slew of new, returning, and expanded flight routes, many from its Atlanta hub to popular destinations in the American West, slated to kick off in summer 2024.

The best way to visit New York City and Boston is through a unique experience designed for luxury travelers. The Mandarin Oriental is offering a 75-minute seaplane shuttle for two as part of a four-night package split between its properties in the two cities. It’s the ideal vacation for anyone who can afford one of the best view suites in each city, is eager to bypass the hassle of entering and exiting a major airport, and is up for the adventure of taking off and landing in the water while enjoying magnificent airplane views in between.

Five weeks after announcing a rescue package led by Delta Air Lines, Wheels Up said the deal has closed. It comes after continued losses, deteriorating cash and reports by CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and Reuters over the past several months that the New York-based private jet flight provider would need to seek bankruptcy protection.

What do Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) all have in common?

There appears to be good news for travelers heading to tourist hot spot Tulum in Mexico.

Textron Aviation this morning announced an agreement that will provide NetJets with up to 1,500 new private jets over the next 15 years. Terms were not disclosed, however, an analysis by Jefferies values the deal at up to $30 billion. It follows a similar agreement with Embraer in May for 250 Praetor 500s valued at $5 billion.

Earlier this year, the cost of flights had reached some of the highest levels they had been in years as swarms of travelers embraced revenge travel with a fervor, flaunting their willingness to pay exorbitant prices for flights to just about anywhere as everyone played the game of postpandemic travel catch-up. What we didn’t know as we handed over our credit cards with a whatever-it-takes resolve was that some degree of relief was on its way.

Packing quickly and efficiently is a skill that takes years to hone. As travel editors, we feel pretty confident in our levels of expertise when it comes to packing, and we’ve done the reporting to prove it—from quizzing our fellow travel experts on the one item they don’t travel without and creating foolproof packing checklists to coming up with space-saving packing tips, sustainable packing guides, and specialist guides for travelers with ADHD or visual impairments. But we can only dream of the levels of packing expertise that cabin crew maintain. So we asked flight attendants from some of our favorite airlines to tell us the one item they never travel without, so we can attempt to create the ultimate packing list for effective, speedy packing every time.

In efforts to restrict overcrowding in Delta Sky Club airport lounges, Delta Air Lines has just announced some major changes that will be rolled out over the next few years.

Over half of all travelers consider taking a solo trip. Often times, such retreats center around individuals searching for an enlightened approach to their everyday existence, and the focus can be on relaxation, wellness, adventure, stress management or even romance. Solo travelers report that traveling alone can enhance one’s sense of self-awareness and inner tranquility. And while the approaches may differ, the ultimate goal is the same: to experience the world from a unique perspective.

The top trending travel topic on X (formerly Twitter) on September 14 was Delta Airlines, with more than 40,000 tweets. Did Delta announce a new route? A new partner airline? Continue their ambitious billion-dollar terminal modernization project?

I was feeling restless at 3:15 p.m. on a Friday. "Crazy idea," I said to my husband. "How about we get out of town?" 

Think of the Indian Ocean, and it's likely you'll conjure images of pristine sands scattered with coconut palms, surrounded on all sides by turquoise sea. Such desert islands — worthy of Robinson Crusoe — are easy to find in the region, offering sun, sea and perfect seclusion, far from the rigours of everyday life. From the pancake-flat atolls of Alphonse in the Seychelles to the wildlife haven of Comoros, here's where should be on your radar.

As Insider's travel reporter in Singapore, I fly regularly for work and leisure. This year alone, I've taken some 24 flights to nine different countries, including Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines.

In Lonely Plan-It, we take you step by step through how we planned some of the most complicated travel adventures. Below, Mary Fitzpatrick shares tips on how to explore Tanzania’s Swahili coast. 

An F-35 fighter jet went missing on Sunday, September 17, 2023, near Charleston, South Carolina. The pilot was able to eject, according to a Facebook post from Joint Base Charleston. However, the jet remained missing until Monday, September 18, 2023, when some debris and wreckage were found. Additionally, details are still unclear as to why the pilot was forced to eject.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is known for a lot of things, but being home to a variety of Priority Pass-eligible lounges you'd actually want to visit hasn't typically been one of them. However, things just got a bit better in that regard, as the renovation of the KLM Crown Lounge in the international D Terminal is now complete.

Alaska Airlines frequent flyers, check your American Express account. TPG staffers are seeing a new targeted Amex Offer for Alaska Airlines flights.

We've all been there: You're staring at a closet full of clothes and yet somehow have nothing to wear. And while you may be tempted to buy a whole new wardrobe in preparation for upcoming trips and pumpkin-themed outings, investing in a few key pieces can help spare you the need to splurge each season.

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Sadly, I did not possess the mental or physical fortitude necessary to purchase Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets in the United States.