News tagged airport

Jet2’s Game-Changer: How Twilight Check-In Is Changing Early Morning Flights at Glasgow Airport

Jet2 introduced its Twilight Check-In service at Glasgow Airport back in August 2023, and its impact is still sparking conversations among travelers and the local tourism industry. We break down how this new way to check your bags the night before could completely change your early morning flight—and what travelers need to know before using it.

September 4, 2025

Labor Day 2025: Why Your Airport Adventure Might Be One for the Books

The FAA predicts the busiest Labor Day weekend for air travel in 15 years, with more people than ever eager to end summer on a high note. But before you pack those bags, here's what this could mean for your trip—good, bad, and everything in between.

August 31, 2025

Heads Up, Travelers: Air Canada Pilots’ Picketing Could Shake Up Future Flight Plans

Air Canada pilots are holding attention-grabbing informational picketing at major airports while contract talks continue. While there’s no strike yet, travelers may face a bumpy ride ahead if negotiations fall through. This story breaks down what’s happening, what it means for your next trip, and how to stay prepared.

August 26, 2025

Labor Day Weekend 2025: Biggest U.S. Airport Crowd in History? Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting to screen over 17 million passengers during Labor Day week 2025—a new record! If you’re planning to travel between August 28 and September 3, get ready for both excitement and a few challenges. Here’s what this busy travel surge could mean for your trip, your wallet, and your next hotel booking.

August 25, 2025

No More Bare Feet at the TSA! Americans Can Now Keep Their Shoes On at Airport Security

Travelers in the US can breathe a sigh of relief—starting July 8, 2025, the TSA no longer requires passengers to remove their shoes during airport security screenings. Thanks to new screening tech, your next journey through the security line just got way easier. Here’s what it means for your trip.

August 3, 2025

No More Shoes-Off Shuffle: TSA Updates Security Rules at Airports

Travelers, rejoice! Starting July 8, 2025, you’ll no longer have to slip off your shoes at airport security in the United States. With new tech leading the way, TSA drops its infamous “shoe removal” rule. Here’s what this means for your travel days ahead and how it might change your airport experience.

August 1, 2025

When Tech Takes a Timeout: The Global IT Meltdown that Grounded Travelers Worldwide

In July 2024, a security update gone wrong triggered massive IT failures around the globe, sending shockwaves through the travel and tourism world. Travelers faced grounded flights, stranded nights at airports, and disrupted plans—while the industry scrambled to recover and rethink its tech safety nets.

July 19, 2025

Travel Plans Up in Smoke: How Recent Wildfires Disrupted Dream Trips to Turkey and France

Thinking about a summer adventure to Turkey or France? A recent analysis says ongoing wildfires are throwing major curveballs into travel plans—causing everything from flight chaos to mass evacuations. Here’s what travelers need to know, and how the tourism industry is fighting back.

July 12, 2025

Planes, Delays, and Thunderstorms: How July 8th Turned U.S. Airports Upside Down

On July 8, 2025, severe storms brought travel mayhem to major U.S. airports, stranding thousands and reshaping travel plans. Here’s how travelers, airlines, and the tourism industry weathered the storm—and what this means for future trips.

July 9, 2025

Travel Turbulence: Air Traffic Controller Strike Jolts France’s Summer Rush

Thousands of travelers faced chaos as France’s air traffic controllers walked off the job just as summer vacations kicked off. With hundreds of flights grounded, the ripple effects spread from packed airports to empty hotel lobbies, shaking up the travel experience and sparking debates about the future of air travel.

July 4, 2025