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 26, 2020 • 5 min read
The pandemic has upended air travel, but there are a few things you can do to minimize risk if you have to fly.
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 22, 2020 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet journalist John Walton was considering an overnight trip to see family, but decided not to. Here's why.
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.
Jul 2, 2020 • 5 min read
Planning a trip right now requires a lot of flexibility and preparation. Here's what you need to know before booking your travels.
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…
May 7, 2020 • 5 min read
Airlines are mulling whether to leave middle seats free on planes due to the coronavirus outbreak. But would this impact the spread of the virus?
May 1, 2020 • 5 min read
Four-hour waits to board flights for COVID-19 precautions? While media reports speculate this could happen, aviation journalist John Walton weighs in.
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…
Apr 22, 2020 • 5 min read
One thing seems clear with COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes it: flying will be extremely different.