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08/15/2026

https://www.travelandleisure.com/how-to-get-your-luggage-to-arrive-first-11944748?tag=tips&hid=03c38e951496c6e8ca02290f5a2cb33c5295e994&did=25327789-20260815&utm_source=tal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tal-just-in_newsletter&utm_content=081526&utm_term=AM&lctg=03c38e951496c6e8ca02290f5a2cb33c5295e994&lr_input=114d34eceeaa9b00169de90a84a24d0b348b18e53cf0b94da5e1b22fb8ce2762

Tired of waiting at baggage claim after your flight? Air travel experts share their tips to boost the odds of your luggage being among the first to arrive.

08/07/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/air-travel/american-airlines-changed-its-24-hour-refund-rule-here-s-who-s-affected/ar-AA29Cu8A?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=9a3d5359ef6f4dc3b7a407ea78502952&ei=25

With a recently updated refund policy, American Airlines customers who regularly make last-minute bookings of nonrefundable flights might want to think twice.

05/01/2026

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Get the latest travel news, guides, tips, and ideas. See photos and slideshows of the most beautiful places, best vacation spots, and places to visit.

04/27/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/9-things-you-should-always-carry-on-a-plane-according-to-a-frequent-flier/ar-AA1SyWI1?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=69eeb916f4e04116a7da1957704e058d&ei=32

Plan ahead so you stay comfortable and safe in the air—and at your destination, too.

04/26/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/why-you-should-always-print-your-boarding-pass/ar-AA1JshQf?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=860a536fa95d42d6a7bb5bb4215a7c90&ei=30

Key Takeaways A printed boarding pass saves the day if your phone dies or loses service while navigating the airport.It’s a handy backup for checking flight details and connections, especially in spotty WiFi zones.Some international airports still require paper passes, and having one makes rebooki...

04/26/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/rick-steves-crucial-passport-tip-for-tourists-heading-to-any-european-country/ar-AA1Kx3NZ?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=e69aa7d95735442ccebab50a3259f82b&ei=36

Before heading to Europe, Rick Steves urges travelers to double-check one critical passport detail that could prevent you from boarding your flight.

02/02/2026

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/02/eus-entryexit-system-rollout-delayed-until-september-over-fears-of-summer-travel-chaos

The scale-up of the biometric technology has already experienced teething problems, causing significant delays for air, ferry and Eurotunnel passengers.

01/22/2026

https://thepointsguy.com/news/winter-storm-january-2026-travel-woes-expected/

Airlines are preparing for snow and ice expected to hit a large swath of the country in the coming days, with mass flight cancellations and delays likely to come.

01/08/2026

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Starting January 8, 2025, U.S. citizens traveling to the United Kingdom will face a new entry requirement.

01/05/2026