Air Travel

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? 

Mar 7, 2020 • 5 min read

Can cabin crew really tell if you’re still texting after the announcement to turn your phone off? Aviation journalist John Walton looks into whether there are…

Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read

From high-tech gadgets to comfortably functional sneakers/slippers, these are our favorite travel accessories on Amazon.

Mar 1, 2020 • 5 min read

Aviation journalist John Walton breaks down how to get through airport security as easily as possible.

Feb 29, 2020 • 5 min read

Everyone makes mistakes when they travel. Aviation journalist John Walton explains how to avoid (or at least minimise) them.

Feb 27, 2020 • 4 min read

Even if you manage to get a window seat, sometimes the view isn't quite as good as you expected.