Travel
The mysterious popularity of ginger ales on airlines
A recent article on Chow.com identifies a trend in American aviation catering: The surprisingly high demand for ginger...
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So what happens to planes that fly through volcanic ash clouds?
It’s been a bad day for travel to, from, or across northern Europe — affecting routes from London...
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What a shock: Your e-passport isn’t secure after all
Backtracking from earlier claims that e-passports are “totally secure,” the U.S. State Department is now urging travelers to...
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Rail website charges double if you search in English
Last week, I was trying to book tickets for travel between Barcelona and Madrid on the relatively-new AVE...
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Five ways to get an edge over other air travelers
Most travelers head to the airport, check in, and let the airline take care of the rest. That’s...
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Reader mail: How can I upgrade flights using American Express?
Reader VJ writes: I’ve heard that there is an American Express card that automatically lets you upgrade your...
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Airbus A380 at Chicago O’Hare
I’m back from vacation, tanned, rested, and ready. Thanks to Tyler Colman, a.k.a. Dr. Vino, for minding the...
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Update: How to support the Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights
Reader Lisa writes: I would be interested in supporting a passenger bill of rights, if someone started a...