Skiplagging involves booking a flight with a layover and intentionally exiting the airport at the connection city instead of flying to the final ticketed destination. Travelers use this hidden city ticketing strategy because a connecting flight is often cheaper than a direct flight to...

Rome is the easiest and safest city in the world to eat out if you have celiac disease. When I touched down in Italy for my holiday last month, I packed a suitcase full of safe snacks because I expected to survive on plain...

Gateside by TSA PreCheck is a new program that lets approved TSA PreCheck members walk through airport security and access terminal areas without a boarding pass. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) launched this pilot program on September 2, 2026, marking the first time since...

The Routes World Awards officially released its 2026 shortlist after securing a massive 60 percent increase in industry voting compared to the previous year. This record-breaking participation highlights a surging global focus on strategic airline partnerships and airport route development. The final winners will...

London Gatwick Airport has officially cleared its final legal hurdle to proceed with a £2.2 billion ($3 billion) expansion project following a decisive Court of Appeal ruling. On August 4, 2026, senior judges permanently dismissed a major legal challenge launched by local environmental campaigners...

US legacy airline pilots earn significantly higher gross salaries than Emirates pilots, but the 100 percent tax-free compensation package in Dubai often yields a larger actual take-home paycheck for expatriates. Senior widebody captains at major US carriers like Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and...