Air Travel

Feb 11, 2022 • 8 min read

Visitors can enjoy travel between and among the stunning landscapes of Oman by plane, boat and car. Here’s our guide to getting around the country.

Dec 29, 2021 • 7 min read

Everything you need to know to plan the round-the-world trip of your dreams, starting with your RTW plane ticket.

Nov 30, 2021 • 7 min read

Ahh, Maui. So lush, so welcoming, so... full of cars. Here are the best options for getting around, whether you have your own wheels or not.

Oct 12, 2021 • 6 min read

Cheap, frequent domestic flights, generally well-maintained roads and a vast bus network give travelers ample options for getting around Turkey.

Sep 14, 2021 • 6 min read

With a population just under 100,000, Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina. The city is tucked within the Blue Ridge Mountains and flanked…

Jun 2, 2021 • 5 min read

The nickname ‘The Natural State’ is not a misnomer – but beyond pretty nature, Arkansas offers exciting ways of accessing its physical beauty

Mar 25, 2021 • 5 min read

To really get a sense of scale of Queensland, Australia’s natural wonders, you have to go up and view it from above, as far as the eye can see

Jan 6, 2021 • 5 min read

Ever wanted to soar above the clouds? Practice a barrel roll? These top US spots are perfect for trying your hand at piloting a plane.

Dec 23, 2020 • 5 min read

Frustrated travelers everywhere want to be on the move again. Here's what you can expect to happen in the travel industry beyond 2020.

Dec 17, 2020 • 2 min read

From thoughts about food (we have A LOT of opinions about food) to who gets the middle-seat arm rests, these are Lonely Planet staffers' unpopular travel…

Nov 24, 2020 • 4 min read

As further COVID-19 lockdowns mean more travel restrictions, here are some options for any airline vouchers you accepted earlier in the year.

Nov 24, 2020 • 3 min read

What is airplane mode and what happens if you forget to turn it on?

Nov 17, 2020 • 3 min read

Worldwide, air travel is a significant contributor of carbon emissions. But here are a few ways you can find more eco-friendly flights and lighten your carbon…

Oct 23, 2020 • 3 min read

Being responsible right now is about doing one’s best to keep yourself and others safe. So should you take a domestic flight in the US right now?

Oct 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Carrying a paper boarding pass might seem ridiculous in the age of smartphones, but it can be useful.

Oct 13, 2020 • 4 min read

As it gets colder and darker in the northern hemisphere, many travelers are wondering if they'll be able to get some winter sun.

Oct 7, 2020 • 3 min read

Antarctic tourist season runs from November to March, but there are big obstacles to travel there this year. Here are your options.

Oct 6, 2020 • 5 min read

As working from home becomes more prevelant, the home office is being traded for more exciting locations.

Sep 29, 2020 • 3 min read

Some airlines are operating at reduced capacity to enable social distancing; others aren't. Here's what you can expect on board.

Sep 18, 2020 • 4 min read

After a damning report on the Boeing 737 MAX, should you be worried about flight safety? Specialist aviation journalist John Walton breaks down what the report…

Sep 17, 2020 • 5 min read

The travel industry is hard-wired to exclude bigger bodies from the vacation narrative. Here's what it's like to be a plus-sized traveler.

Sep 5, 2020 • 8 min read

Everything about Labor Day weekend travel in 2020 is different, from the destinations travelers are choosing to the precautions they're taking.