Elaine Glusac
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It’s Not How Much You Fly, It’s How Much You Spend
Earning airline status gets both harder and easier as airlines retool their loyalty programs.
Your Face Is, or Will Be, Your Boarding Pass
Tech-driven changes are coming fast and furiously to airports, including advancements in biometrics that verify identity and shorten security procedures for those passengers who opt...
Omicron and Travel: So, Now Do I Need Trip Insurance?
In light of the new variant, is extra protection warranted for things like flight and lodging cancellations and quarantine hotels? It depends. Here’s what you...
Does Black Friday Matter to Travelers Anymore?
Don’t expect a cornucopia of exciting deals, especially at hotels, which are taking advantage of the post-vaccine travel recovery to make money. Flexibility, though, may...
Tips For Saving on Your Ski Getaway
Rising demand and supply shortages suggest you rent or buy before the snow flies.
How Biden’s Economic Executive Order Aims to Improve Travel
In July, President Biden issued an executive order that included a call to make consumer-friendly changes in the travel industry. We asked experts to weigh...
The Trouble With Airports, and How to Fix Them
With all the aggravation associated with flying these days, airport designers are hoping to calm things down with outdoor spaces, wide-open views, less noise and...
Why Your Next Trip Might Be More Expensive Than Your Last
The cost of travel climbed this summer, but the Delta variant is weighing on demand. We looked into travel’s murky crystal ball to find out...
6 Ways to Tame Airline Nightmares
Thousands of passengers have experienced delayed or canceled flights since June when airlines began to struggle with surging demand and worker shortages. Here’s how to...
Who Needs a Whirlwind Trip When You Can Take It Slow?
The slow travel movement has come into its own during the pandemic, as many travelers contemplate the need for more thoughtful, sustainable forms of exploring.