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There isn’t an air traveler in America who hasn’t felt the pain of the TSA’s liquid restrictions. Sometimes this pain comes in the form of chugging a whole bottle of water in seconds flat; other times it’s trying to curb mounting anxiety as an agent rummages through your bag in search of the offending fluid…
While flying may be the safest way to travel, many airports are located in treacherous places that will make you shudder (think landing strips built in the middle of the Himalayas or on the edge of an island). However, keep in mind that just because these takeoffs and landings are stomach-churning, the airports themselves have…
“Who packed your bags?” I stood there frozen, while trying to force the words out of my mouth. “I did,” I muttered to the El Al airline official. The two-word answer was simple, but held so much weight. “What’s your relationship with each other?” It was February 2014, and I was traveling to Israel with…
The act of packing can trigger a wild, limbs-flailing scramble to stuff your suitcase with essentials. Even Oyster editors have been known to throw random and puzzling items in their bags the night before a flight. (Luggage bungee, anyone?) Thankfully, we’ve also spent enough time on the road to accumulate a list of tried-and-true items…
Stròlic Furlàn – Davide Gabino/Flickr There’s that moment, just after takeoff, when you look around the airplane cabin and realize: You’re stuck here. That chair that won’t recline past 20 degrees, that crying baby, that chilly sub-zero temperature — it’s all going to be part of your world for the next few hours. But no…
Even to seasoned travelers who regularly fly with low-cost carriers, the process of figuring out the best fare can be quite an ordeal. Choosing when to book, what add-ons you need, and most importantly, which airline has the best deal can be confusing at best. To help you navigate the often turbulent landscape of budget…
ERIC SALARD/Flickr Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air is making international travel a cinch for vacationers on a budget. While it might be best known for its cheap trans-Atlantic flights (it famously offered $65 flights from the U.S. to Europe last year), the Norway-based airline also shuttles travelers from the U.S. to the Caribbean for extremely low…
Between overbooking, delays, lost luggage, and minimal legroom, there’s plenty to whine about when it comes to flying. That’s why when we come across an airline that successfully goes above and beyond simply transporting travelers from point A to point B — whether flying in first-class or coach — we’re ready to shout our love…
Eliane Kobayakawa/Flickr Europe’s iconic blue-and-yellow budget airline, Ryanair, will be changing its baggage policies beginning January 15, and if you’ve already booked a flight, it’ll almost certainly affect you. Here’s the skinny on these changes.