Smart Traveller

21/12/2019

17/07/2019

In a win for travelers, a new European Union Court of Justice decision is extending E.U. flight delay compensation requirements to connecting airlines, even when the second airline is a non-E.U. airline.

24/06/2019

Airlines often get a bad rap for not being customer-centric. However, airlines' flat-tire policies show that they still look out for passengers — in some cases.

15/04/2019

For almost a decade, the Germany-based company SkyTender has promised airlines they can revolutionize how they serve drinks by dropping canned sodas and Each year, in April, SkyTender brings its contraptions to the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo in Hamburg, where food companies set up...

15/04/2019

23/02/2019

Don't book your next trip without reading this first.

22/02/2019

17/01/2019

06/10/2018

Whether you’ve just arrived at a dream vacation or you’re getting back home from a work trip, quickly getting out of the airport and on to your final destination is always the goal.

21/09/2018

On flights, it’s important to bring certain must-have items. The more you travel, the more you learn what to pack — and what to leave behind. With a bit of planning, you’ll have everything you need…

03/09/2018

Here's how to speak "airline" according to airline pilot Patrick Smith. Smith, a long-time Boeing 757 and 767 pilot, explains the meaning of terms such as all-call, direct flight, and ground stop.

02/09/2018

The best ways to keep your bag from being destroyed are surprisingly simple.

13/08/2018

Over time, most frequent travelers adopt an unruffled, zen-like attitude when it comes to flying. But at times, especially during the peak summer travel season, infrequent flyers exhibit certain behaviors that get under their skin. Below rank among the top six irritants. What are yours? 1) Seatback....

04/08/2018

Are you guilty of any of them?

27/07/2018

Skytrax released its 2018 rankings for the World's Best Economy Class, with airlines from Asia dominating, taking nine of the top 10 spots.

22/07/2018

Yes, even if you have plenty of time to make your connection.

11/06/2018

What do you wish you knew before you became a frequent traveler?

03/06/2018

Newer and more efficient airplanes means airlines are offering longer and longer flights. But can you handle 13 hours with only 30 inches of space?

01/06/2018

The World Economic Forum released its annual ranking of the safest and least safe countries. Here are the spots you should avoid.

28/05/2018

It all comes down to understanding the purpose of travel, knowing the right people and processes, and having a productive attitude, experts say.

24/05/2018

In addition to high-tech tools, airports are focusing on the basics to keep terminals tidy.

07/04/2018

There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure your don’t lose your valuables on your next flight, even when baggage handlers want to steal them.

16/03/2018

Which is better: a soft suitcase, or one with a hard shell? The debate is on.

01/01/2018

There's good and bad news.

12/12/2017

07/12/2017

25/11/2017

25/11/2017

There are some simple things you can do to help increase the chances of your luggage being unloaded first from a plane.