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Is flying getting more luxurious? Nov 11, 2019 • 6 min read
Do you find yourself pining for the days when passengers relaxed in onboard lounges looking glamorous?
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filmEverything you've ever wanted to know about airplane moviesOct 25, 2019 • 6 min read
From blockbusters to Bollywood, here's how that movie makes it onto your plane.
air travelThe science behind what happens to our bodies when we flyOct 23, 2019 • 3 min read
How does the human body react to being 30,000 feet in the air?
air travel6 things I learned from flying 6 days in a rowOct 17, 2019 • 5 min read
Aviation journalist John Walton recently took a crazy trip, spending six days in a row on airplanes. At the end of it he came back armed with new flying tips…
sustainable travelHow to minimise your impact when flyingOct 17, 2019 • 4 min read
As more travellers rethink their relationship with air travel, what can you do to minimise your impact when flying, beyond stopping altogether?
sustainable travelFlying home for the holidays? Consider buying carbon offsetsOct 14, 2019 • 7 min read
The global aviation industry is responsible for about 2 percent of all human-induced carbon dioxide emissions, but permanently grounding yourself may be…
health and wellnessOvercoming fear of flying: How to keep anxiety from grounding your travel plansOct 11, 2019 • 6 min read
A fear of flying can stop would-be travellers from going on epic adventures. We asked three people for tips managing anxiety before and during a flight.
air travelWhy you need to 'garden your reservation' when you flyOct 11, 2019 • 5 min read
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/airport-security-hacks-john-waltonGardening. It’s probably not the first thing that comes to your mind when you…
air travelHow a pulmonary embolism nearly canceled my honeymoonOct 1, 2019 • 5 min read
How my life has changed after suffering a pulmonary embolism abroad.
air travelBooking a holiday? How to make sure your plans are secureSep 27, 2019 • 6 min read
With Thomas Cook going out of business, impacting hundreds of thousands of travellers across the world, and cancelling the holidays of many more, how can you…
air travelWith the Thomas Cook collapse, what next for the package holiday?Sep 23, 2019 • 4 min read
With the collapse of Thomas Cook, John Walton asks: is the traditional European sun-sea-and-sand package holiday doomed?
air travelFinal-call fliers: What you can learn from travelers who always board lastSep 17, 2019 • 4 min read
You don’t have to wait in line to confirm your place on a plane – in fact, the pros of delayed boarding far outweigh the cons.
air travelHow to survive the new ultra-longhaul flights that could last nearly 20 hoursSep 6, 2019 • 5 min read
As ultra-longhaul flights become more common, here's a guide to surviving nearly 20 hours in the sky.
hotelsEverything you need to know about traveling legally to CubaSep 3, 2019 • 7 min read
Despite a well-publicized announcement by the Trump administration in June 2019, it is still relatively easy for Americans to travel legally to Cuba.
air travelInside the weird and wonderful world of airline goodie bag amenity kitsAug 30, 2019 • 5 min read
Amenity kits are huge business for airlines, and it’s not just providing a toothbrush and those weird plasticky airline socks for passengers either.
family travelWhy airport reflection rooms are essential for travelersAug 28, 2019 • 3 min read
From interfaith chapels to nursing pods, airports around the U.S. offer a variety of private, quiet areas for spiritual rejuvenation, emotional grounding or…
air travelWhy carbon offsetting is not going to solve the problem of climate changeAug 28, 2019 • 5 min read
Carbon offsetting may seem like the solution to aviation pollution but evidence shows it may not be the answer we hoped for.
air travelEthical flying in the age of the climate crisis and flygskamAug 23, 2019 • 4 min read
It can be hard for individuals to make a positive impact in the aviation industry but it's not impossible. Here are some ways to make a difference.
air travelDoes flying dehydrate you? Here's what you can do about itAug 20, 2019 • 3 min read
Many travellers complain that flying can be dehydrating - here's why it happens and how you can prevent it.
foodThese simple tricks can help you score a better airline meal when you flyAug 20, 2019 • 3 min read
Chicken, beef, or something better? It might seem that airline food is getting stingier and stingier, with airlines pulling back on meal sizes, second…
air travelWhat’s the best seat on a flight?Aug 20, 2019 • 3 min read
Ever wondered how to pick the best seat on a flight? Well, the best seat can depend on a lot of different things, but here are some tips for choosing the best.
air travelWhere do pilots and cabin crew sleep on long flights?Aug 20, 2019 • 3 min read
Travellers on a long-haul flight are often looking to get as much rest as possible, but even cabin crew need to take a break on a long plane ride.