by John Webber Fans of modern Japanese luxury accommodations can thank Emperor Meiji for the experience. In 1868, he decided to westernize Japan, setting up institutions that democratized experience. The result? European-style hotels combined with the...
by Brian Kelly / Travel+Leisure Do you need to choose a Frequent-Flyer Program? It’s a serious question. Over the past five years the U.S. has seen unprecedented consolidation in the airline industry. (R.I.P. Continental, AirTran and, most recently,...
by John Webber Common Travel Day Health Issues and Why They Arise Certain physical challenges present themselves when flying long distances thanks to changed sleep schedules and diet, altitude changes, and the stress of travel days. The following are...
by Shawn L Fitzpatrick Air travel days are exciting and fun but can also wreak havoc on your health as you lose sleep, eat out of your usual schedule, and share space with strangers, often in cramped quarters. The good news: there are some easy Travel...
by Erika Owen / Travel+Leisure The Real Reason Why Food Tastes Different On An Airplane You are not crazy: tomato juice does taste different when you’re cruising 40,000 feet in the air. And it’s not just tomato juice—food in general is...
by Christopher Elliott These Airlines Have the Best Wi-Fi in the World Three American airlines offer the most onboard wireless Internet connections worldwide, according to new research. Delta Air Lines topped the list of the most connected airlines,...
by John Webber As major carriers up their game along America’s most valuable route (LAX to JFK) – American Airlines reveals its plans for a new top-tier lounge for its VIP passengers. LAX is internationally known — mostly for its long lines,...
5 Ways to Make Your Airport Experience as Painless as Possible We’ve all been there—phone half-dead, terminal overcrowded, delays blaring on the PA, and a long flight ahead. Have it happen on the back end of a trip, and your post-vacation, stress-zapped...
by Lindsey Olander Square windows were all the rage in early airplane design—after all, why change a model that’s worked in homes and cars for generations? But when the commercial jetliner rose to prominence in the 1950s, capable of flying at greater...
Don’t drink the coffee, bring your own headphones, and don’t bother locking your suitcase. Those are just a few of the tips being offered by anonymous airline and airport employees in a recent discussion thread on Reddit. Here are a few tips and...