I’m half Italian and I freely admit that I’m a bit of a pizza connoisseur. I grew up in southern Connecticut, between New Haven and New York City, so great…

Without a doubt where you fly from can make a huge difference in how often you find cheap airfare which is why I’m always preaching to look at alternate airports….

This post was created in partnership with Chicago O’Hare International Airport. As always, all opinions are my own. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is massive. It’s one of the busiest…

As I mentioned in today’s newsletter, my flight on Sunday from LAX to LAS on American Airlines couldn’t have been any smoother or quicker. Well, the opposite almost happened on…

After spending exactly seven weeks traveling through 17 cities in 10 countries, my family and I finally began the journey home yesterday. Our last flight was on American Airlines from…

If you’ve flown into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lately, you’ve probably noticed something interesting at the taxi stand. It’s almost too easy. You walk out of baggage claim, follow…

If you’ve been thinking about signing up for TSA PreCheck, May is a great time to do it—especially if you’re under 30. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a limited-time…

If you’re flying through San Francisco International Airport (SFO), build in extra time—because new federal safety restrictions combined with runway construction are significantly reducing the airport’s capacity and increasing the…

A post by Stephanie Cohen in the Rick Steves’ Europe Facebook Group has struck a chord with travelers, serving as a crucial warning for anyone arriving at Paris Charles de…

Aviation security, long viewed as a behind-the-scenes component of the travel experience, is emerging as a major political issue ahead of the 2026 election cycle. According to a new national…

United Airlines held a Media Day yesterday inside one of its Los Angeles hangars, setting the stage for a big day of announcements. The backdrop alone was worth the trip,…

One burning question I get from many readers is how worried they should be about going through security. The answer depends on a lot of variables: the airport, day of…

If you’ve turned on the news or doom-scrolled social media, then no doubt you’ve seen the long airport security lines caused by the federal government shutdown. Depending on your algorithm…

If you thought airport security lines were bad the last time you traveled, recent reports show they are getting worse. Just a few days ago, I warned readers to arrive…

Los Angeles International Airport is raising the fees rideshare companies must pay to pick up and drop off passengers, marking the first increase in more than a decade and potentially…