It seems like airplane seats couldn’t get any smaller, but the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) is currently seeking public comments to determine if airlines should be restricted in decreasing seat sizes. There are currently no rules in place regarding the space and size of airplane seats, so without an official ruling, airlines can continue to …

With Thanksgiving coming up in November, many Americans are making their holiday travel plans now. Thanksgiving is always a busy week for travel. In 2021, 53.4 million Americans were traveling at Thanksgiving – and 4.2 million of those people were traveling by plane, making it one of the busiest weeks for flying. High demand for …

Aer Lingus Brings Back Popular U.S. to Ireland Flight Routes and Introduces New Route Dreaming of visiting Ireland soon? Next year it will be easier than ever for Americans to travel to the Emerald Isle, with new and returning nonstop flight routes announced from cities in the United States to Ireland. In March 2020, many …

In a year when flight delays were rampant, especially after airlines started facing severe staffing shortages and operational issues relating to the pent-up demand post-Covid, one airline, in particular, stood out as the most punctual in North America. Surprisingly, it is registered in the United States, in spite of the country’s well-documented travel woes. Covid …

As the world moves beyond a chaotic summer into the fall and winter seasons, it can be helpful to check in with current trends regarding flight delays and cancellations. To aid in this, Travel Off Path has combed through data from FlightAware to determine the U.S. airlines with the least number of delays and cancellations …

The 2022 winners of the annual World Airline Awards were announced on September 23rd by Skytrax, an airline and airport ranking company. Once again, the U.S. and Canadian airlines were nowhere to be found on the top 20 list, and one has to wonder if they ever will be again. The previous year’s winners show …

Viral TikTok Video Sparks Debate Over What We Should Be Able To Expect From Flights We’ve all been there. You’re prepped for your flight well in advance, armed with the perfect pillow, a lovely little travel blanket, high-end noise-canceling headphones, and a fully optimized airplane outfit. You’ve paid extra for more legroom and even splashed …

Know Exactly What Your Options Are When The Dreaded Cancelled Sign Appears On The Departures Board We all fear flight cancelations, and this year has left most of us especially on edge. Aside from the impact on a vacation, the stress of what to do when your flight is canceled can be overwhelming. Airlines are …

Air travel has been a significant source of frustration for those looking to get away after years of restrictions kept them at home. Delays, cancellations, and lost luggage have plagued travelers this summer and will likely continue into the fall. Knowing which airline to fly with, which airports to fly from, and tips for navigating …

Even though it may have subsided now that the peak months are over, 2022’s disruptive travel season is set to exert influence on customer behavior, and even the industry, for months to come. In fact, recent controversies like that of Air Canada are now leading airlines to consider a ‘no payment until you fly’ model …

Most international travelers are accustomed to spending six to ten hours on board, often overnight. For those with the ability to sleep while flying, the result is a comfortable flight with only a few hours spent trying to occupy their time. However, some long-haul flights are a different animal. It’s easy to sleep half a …

Air travel in the United States has been rough this summer. Overwhelming travel demand has strained a short-staffed aviation industry, leading to delays, cancellations, and lost luggage. Travelers have been eager to regain their freedom after years of pandemic-era regulations have decimated the travel industry. Unfortunately, airlines and airports were not prepared, and flights have …