“Due to the lapse in federal funding, this website will not be actively managed”. That’s the message welcoming visitors to the Department of Homeland Security’s website today. Encouraging, right? It’s estimated that the current government shutdown has affected 750,000 federal employees. If you saw the number of dreadful lines at major US airports this week, you …

A flight delay isn’t just a schedule change; it’s a slow, grinding process of stress and uncertainty. It starts with a vague announcement and ends with hours of helpless waiting in an airport terminal. Your plans are unraveling, your connection is at risk, and you have no idea what your options are. But you’re not …

One of the worst things you can hear in the airport? That your flight has been delayed!   It means more time drinking overpriced coffee and less time relaxing in your final destination. The frustration is real.   Sometimes, flight delays are inevitable, especially during periods of bad weather.   But there are things you …

What are the most (and least) reliable airlines for American travelers right now? A new report from aviation analytics company Cirium reveals the details! There’s nothing worse than a delayed flight. Just a couple of weeks ago, I experienced a 4-hour flight delay that would have thrown a major wrench in my travel plans if …

We’ve all been there—you do everything right, but your travel plans still fall through, through no fault of your own. You followed the advice of arriving early to the airport, made small talk with an Uber driver, and then followed the orders from a grumpy TSA agent only to arrive at your gate and discover …

Compensation for delayed and canceled flights just got better for American travelers. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a set of new regulations on Wednesday which will make it easier for Americans to obtain refunds for delayed and canceled flights. It’s bad enough if your travel plans are impacted by a flight delay or cancelation, …

Air travel is stressful and time-consuming as is, and having to deal with hours-long delays on top of all that can be a big hit to the quality of the overall experience. That’s why airlines always strive to perfect their on-time performance score, a statistic that measures – you guessed it – how many of …

We all love to travel, but choosing hotels and airlines can bring our travel plans to a screeching halt. You have airlines going bankrupt, airlines merging, and even new airlines just starting out. So how do you know which one to choose? Well, if you’re shameless travel nerds like us you look at the latest …

Planning to travel during the holidays? These are the U.S. airports least likely to experience flight delays right now. Air travel can be stressful enough in the best of times, but the stress levels are even higher during the busy holiday season. Flight delays are a particularly big issue when traveling around the holidays because …

The holidays are just around the corner, leading to some of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Flight delays are extremely common at this time of year, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Flying can already be a stressful experience, but delays can make it even more of a hassle. Some of the best ways …

As a traveler, there’s nothing more frustrating than a delayed flight. And as of this summer, flight delays are becoming increasingly frequent. A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation reveals the airlines with the most on-time flights (and those with the fewest on-time flights.) Based on data from June 2023, it’s interesting to …

Air travel can already be stressful enough, but there’s nothing worse than discovering that your flight has been delayed or even worse, canceled outright. This can be especially frustrating if you have a connecting flight to make or are trying to reach your final destination in time for an important event. Some airports are worse …