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• October 23, 2020 Ask LP: I want to travel for Thanksgiving - is it responsible right now?
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• October 21, 2020 Why you should never travel with just a mobile boarding pass
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• October 13, 2020 Ask LP: will I be able to go somewhere warm for a winter vacation?
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• October 7, 2020 Ask LP: how can I travel to Antarctica?
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• October 6, 2020 Why remote work vacations are the biggest travel trend
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• September 29, 2020 Ask LP: how are airlines social distancing on board?
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• September 18, 2020 Should you be concerned about air safety after the new Boeing 737 MAX report?
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• September 17, 2020 5 things nobody tells you about being a plus-sized traveler
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• September 5, 2020 What Labor Day weekend travel looks like in 2020
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• September 2, 2020 Ask LP: I’m changing my flight – should I accept vouchers, get a refund or rebook?
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• September 1, 2020 Ask LP: should I book my summer 2021 holiday now?
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• August 28, 2020 Ask LP: are airlines still serving alcohol on flights?
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• August 27, 2020 Ask LP: can I still use the bathroom on a plane?
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• August 20, 2020 Ask LP: what if my country introduces travel restrictions while I'm away?
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• August 13, 2020 9 of the most breathable masks for traveling
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• July 10, 2020 What it’s like to fly in Europe right now
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• July 10, 2020 Why I believe we need to start traveling internationally again
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• July 9, 2020 What causes air turbulence (and why it could get worse)
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• July 7, 2020 No face mask, no flight: the new rule of travel?
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• June 29, 2020 18 destinations you can visit at big airfare discounts from the US
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• June 26, 2020 Act fast: 10 airfare deals for US travelers
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• June 23, 2020 An expert's safety checklist if you need to travel now
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• June 19, 2020 How to get your money's worth from budget airlines
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• June 19, 2020 Six tips for curbing pre-flight tension
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• June 12, 2020 Ask Lonely Planet: 'Will flights cost a lot more after COVID-19?'
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• June 3, 2020 When will it be safe and sensible to fly again? An aviation journalist weighs in
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• April 24, 2020 Why do we have to raise airplane window blinds before landing?
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• March 13, 2020 What to do when you can’t get home due to travel restrictions
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• March 8, 2020 Are flights really cheaper on Friday 13th?
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• March 7, 2020 Do flight attendants know if you don’t put your phone on airplane mode?
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• March 4, 2020 The 10 best travel accessories you can buy on Amazon right now
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• March 1, 2020 How to get through airport security faster
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• February 29, 2020 The 5 most common mistakes travellers make — and how to avoid them
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• February 27, 2020 Why does my window seat not have a window?
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• February 23, 2020 Is jet lag worse when flying east or west?
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• February 22, 2020 What’s up with Basic Economy, and should you be worried about booking it?
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• February 18, 2020 Will sustainable air travel ever be possible?
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• February 15, 2020 Why tall travellers are going to love these new airline seats
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• February 8, 2020 The warning signs airline is about to go bust - and what can you do about it?
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• February 6, 2020 From ice cream bars to stroopwafel, these airlines offer the best snacks
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• January 29, 2020 Upgrade your next long-haul flight with these 14 Amazon products
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• January 28, 2020 What are the worst seats on a plane - and how to avoid them
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• January 26, 2020 The 10 most futuristic airports in the world
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• January 18, 2020 A guide to the thumps, bumps and other sounds you hear on a flight
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• January 17, 2020 Southwest vs. Hawaiian - how to choose your next flight to paradise
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• January 12, 2020 Expert tips for getting cheaper—and better—air travel when using Google Flights
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• January 4, 2020 How to survive a flight if you are in the middle seat
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• December 23, 2019 How climate change is forcing the travel blogging industry to evolve
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• December 12, 2019 How to stay sane travelling for the holidays
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• December 6, 2019 How to use social media effectively to get an airline’s attention
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• December 2, 2019 How to watch the Super Bowl during a flight
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• December 1, 2019 I'm a Lonely Planet writer and I gave up flying. Here's what happened
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• November 29, 2019 What happens when someone dies on board a plane?
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• November 25, 2019 What on earth is up with these new tiny airplane toilets?
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• November 18, 2019 How I survived 30 hours of travel (without losing my mind)
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• November 15, 2019 Do airlines reuse the blankets on flights?
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• November 11, 2019 Is flying getting more luxurious?
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• October 25, 2019 Everything you've ever wanted to know about airplane movies
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• October 23, 2019 The science behind what happens to our bodies when we fly
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• October 17, 2019 6 things I learned from flying 6 days in a row
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• October 17, 2019 How to minimise your impact when flying
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• October 14, 2019 Flying home for the holidays? Consider buying carbon offsets
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• October 11, 2019 Overcoming fear of flying: How to keep anxiety from grounding your travel plans
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• October 11, 2019 Why you need to 'garden your reservation' when you fly
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• October 1, 2019 How a pulmonary embolism nearly canceled my honeymoon
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• September 27, 2019 Booking a holiday? How to make sure your plans are secure
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• September 23, 2019 With the Thomas Cook collapse, what next for the package holiday?
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• September 17, 2019 Final-call fliers: What you can learn from travelers who always board last
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• September 6, 2019 How to survive the new ultra-longhaul flights that could last nearly 20 hours
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• September 3, 2019 Everything you need to know about traveling legally to Cuba
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• August 30, 2019 Inside the weird and wonderful world of airline goodie bag amenity kits
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• August 28, 2019 Why airport reflection rooms are essential for travelers
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• August 28, 2019 Why carbon offsetting is not going to solve the problem of climate change
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• August 23, 2019 Ethical flying in the age of the climate crisis and flygskam
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• August 20, 2019 Does flying dehydrate you? Here's what you can do about it
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• August 20, 2019 These simple tricks can help you score a better airline meal when you fly
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• August 20, 2019 What’s the best seat on a flight?
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• August 20, 2019 Where do pilots and cabin crew sleep on long flights?
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