Air Travel

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.

Sep 2, 2020 • 2 min read

You’ve decided you need to change your booking, but what’s the best thing to do? Lonely Planet breaks down the options for you.

Sep 1, 2020 • 2 min read

Planning a trip recently has started to feel risky, but what about booking ahead for summer 2021? Here are some things to consider.

Aug 28, 2020 • 3 min read

In upmarket cabins alcohol is more likely to be available and generally served in individual miniature sizes. Low-cost carriers are generally more gung-ho for…

Aug 27, 2020 • 2 min read

Airlines generally want you in your seat and the aisles kept clear. So what does this mean when you've just got to pee?

Aug 20, 2020 • 2 min read

Here's what what you need to know about your tickets and insurance if new travel restrictions are introduced while you're away.

Aug 13, 2020 • 4 min read

Nearly eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are slowly beginning to travel again. Here are the most comfortable face masks for your journey.

Jul 10, 2020 • 5 min read

Around 48 hours ago I found myself in an airport for the first time in four months, following a blur of last-minute restriction-lifting on international…

Jul 10, 2020 • 4 min read

As many wannabe travelers ask themselves whether they should stay or go, Lonely Planet provides an argument in favor of traveling abroad.

Jul 9, 2020 • 3 min read

From minor bumps and jostles to full-fledged roller-coaster ups and downs, air turbulence can be a scary experience. Here's what causes air turbulence.

Jul 7, 2020 • 4 min read

As global travel begins to open up post-lockdown, airlines are making face masks mandatory. Here's what you need to know.

Jun 29, 2020 • 9 min read

From FOMO-worthy spots like Greece to off-the-beaten-path countries like Ghana, you can get some flights for close to 40 percent off, if you book now

Jun 26, 2020 • 5 min read

These are the latest flight deals that offer big discounts on fares from the US to cities around the world.

Jun 23, 2020 • 6 min read

As parts of the world remove quarantine restrictions, here's how to protect yourself if you have to travel.

Jun 19, 2020 • 7 min read

Flying on budget airlines can mean saving money for the rest of your trip – if you remember to read the fine print and avoid common pitfalls that come with low…

Jun 19, 2020 • 8 min read

Pre-flight jitters are perfectly normal – travel can be stressful! Here's how to help yourself feel calm and enjoy the ride.

Jun 12, 2020 • 4 min read

The global pandemic has upended global travel, leaving people around the world with endless questions about what comes next. We asked wanderlust-filled readers…

Jun 3, 2020 • 6 min read

Perhaps the biggest question that many of us are asking ourselves is when we’ll be flying again — and when we’ll be comfortable doing so. Aviation…

Apr 24, 2020 • 3 min read

If you're a frequent flyer, you've probably heard a cabin crew member say this: “Before landing, please ensure that your window blinds are raised…” But why is…

Mar 13, 2020 • 6 min read

If travel restrictions related to COVID-19 have you stranded far from home, here's what to do.

Mar 8, 2020 • 4 min read

Some passengers avoid flying on Friday the 13th – but do non-triskaidekaphobes get cheaper tickets as a result, as superstitious travellers stay at home?