Carl Unger
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Just in Time for Real ID Deadline, Documents Can Now Be Submitted Online
Real ID requirements are set to take effect October 1 this year. This may seem like a long way off, as most people procrastinate going to the DMV for as → Read More
One Year Later, Grounded Boeing 737-MAX Planes Have New Problems
Nearly a year has passed since the Boeing 737-MAX last flew in early 2019. The fate of the beleaguered aircraft remains very much in doubt, with no true → Read More
Get Ready for Breeze Airways, JetBlue's Forthcoming Sister Airline
Details about forthcoming airline Breeze Airways are scant, but the promises are soaring. Here's what the JetBlue sister carrier aims to accomplish. → Read More
Lost Luggage: The Airline Most Likely to Lose Your Bag in 2020
The truth is, lost baggage is a relatively rare occurrence. But not when it comes to these airlines with the highest rates of lost luggage. → Read More
The World's 10 Most Popular Tourist Attractions, According to Tripadvisor
Review and booking website Tripadvisor (SmarterTravel's parent company) is out with its annual list of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. → Read More
How to Check Your Flight's Carbon Footprint with an App
It's well-known that air travel is a major source of carbon emissions. For travelers who want to do something about their flight's carbon footprint, the → Read More
The 11 Best Hotel Booking Sites (Updated 2020)
The best hotel booking sites let you compare prices, read reviews, and make reservations. Our favorites include Kayak, TripAdvisor, Trivago, and more. → Read More
5 Best Ticket Websites for Day Tours and Travel Activities|
These activity and excursion ticket websites—which let you search the best things to do and see in your destination, for the best price. → Read More
New Rules for Service Animals on Planes Are Coming|
The Department of Transportation is issuing new guidelines governing service animals onboard airplanes. Here's what they're gonig to cover. → Read More
These Airlines Have the Dirtiest Onboard Drinking Water
Only three of the studied airlines have "safe" onboard drinking water from a tap, which is usually used for coffee and tea. → Read More
What Is the CLEAR Program, and Is It Right for You?
The CLEAR program uses biometric data to check you in at security. Sounds cool, but is it worth the price tag? Here's what you need to know. → Read More
How to Find Out If Your MacBook Pro Has Been Banned from Flying
Here's how to find out if you might be affected by a recent recall of over 400,000 MacBook Pro laptops, which the FAA says can't fly. → Read More
Where Fall Foliage Colors Are Predicted to Peak Late This Year
Timing these excursions to coincide with "peak" fall foliage is always tricky, and this year looks to be trending later than usual in some areas. → Read More
Beaches Overrun by Smelly Sargassum Seaweed Could Be New Normal in Florida, Caribbean|
The seasonal onslaught of smelly sargassum seaweed is once again causing huge headaches for travelers and beach resorts alike, and it may not be going away any time soon. → Read More
The 10 Best Airports for Business Travelers Are High-Tech Hubs
The best airports for business travelers are great airport options for average travelers, too, for their high-tech and efficient offerings → Read More
For Better or Worse, These Canadian Air Rights Changes Could Affect You
New airline passenger protections have passed for our neighbor to the north, offering increased Canadian air rights for travelers. But few are happy. → Read More
How to Buy Hurricane Travel Insurance
Booking a Caribbean vacation during hurricane season is always something of a gamble, which is why hurricane travel insurance might be a good idea. → Read More
Airlines Waive Change Fees Amidst Dominican Republic Deaths
Nine American tourists have died under odd circumstances in the D.R. this year. → Read More
Priority Pass vs. Lounge Pass: Which Is Better for Airport Lounge Access?
Two of the most popular lounge access options out there, Priority Pass and Lounge Pass have their pros and cons to affordably accessing airport lounges. → Read More
In Wait for Boeing Fix, Airline Cancels More Flights through Labor Day
Due to the ongoing grounding of the 737 MAX aircraft, American Airlines announced extended cancellations through the rest of the busy summer flying → Read More