Why Air Travel Is Uniquely Terrible Right Now—and How to Make It Bearable

In two decades of flying, things have never been as stressful as they are now, a cabin insider says. Here, her tips from 30,000 feet for avoiding airline chaos this summer.

The post-COVID mess has been multiplied by several other factors.

Use this expert advice on the best flight booking techniques, how to bypass airport lines, and how to get your money back in case of a flight cancellation or delay.

Here’s what to pack before you head to the airport — literally and figuratively.

Masking only at the start and end of every flight will do a lot to keep you safe.

The amount of money airlines have offered impacted passengers has skyrocketed.

Some are calling it the summer of lost luggage with daily stories of baggage claims swelling as suitcases get caught in a conveyor belt-shaped vortex that only seems to grow.

Nilay Patel speaks with the TSA’s chief innovation officer, Dan McCoy, about airport surveillance, security lines, and what we surrender when we sign up for PreCheck.

Forget packing a carry on—focus on traveling with just one bag. Worried about checking a bag during a chaotic travel summer? Consider honing the fine art of minimalist packing with tips gleaned from Reddit.

Knowing where your suitcase is might not help you get it back.

The solution may not necessarily be omitting flying altogether but thinking more about frequency and intention when we do fly.

Experts weigh in on how to create the perfect holiday without venturing too far.