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Do You Live in a State that Will Require Alternate ID to Fly in 2020?
If you live in one of 24 states, your state-issued driver's license may not get you on a flight, even for domestic travel, starting on October 10, 2020, and you may need an alternate ID like a passport. In 2005, Congress passed The REAL ID Act, which was the...
Travel Etiquette: 5 Controversial Rules You Might Be Violating
Societal rules are changing all the time, so we thought you might appreciate this brief "update" so you're not unknowingly violating travel etiquette. If you decide to be a rogue traveler and commit these faux pas after you read this article, don't say we didn't warn...
Consider Joining an Independent Airport Lounge, Even for a Day
You may be one of those travelers who lingers by the door to an airline's lounge, hoping to catch a glimpse of the quiet, serene atmosphere you've heard others boast about. If you're not a frequent-enough traveler to gain entry based on your status, did you know there...
Business Travel
Six Strategies to Avoid Airline Fees
If you feel like you’re paying more airline fees this year than you did in 2012, you’re not crazy! Recently, TravelNerd discovered that airlines in the United States have changed 52 fees since last year. In other words – if you’re not careful, you can end up paying an...
Keep Your Frequent Flier Miles from Expiring
If you travel a lot for work or pleasure, you likely have a frequent flier account with one or more airlines. But did you know that your frequent flier miles can expire, sometimes without warning? Depending on the airline’s policy, any period of inactivity on your...
New Rules of Airline Flying
If you're a frequent flyer, you're probably aware of some of the "new rules" of airline flying — the rules that other travelers use to justify whatever they're doing that inconveniences their fellow passengers. Even though you're certainly not one of those people, we...
Family Travel
Going Direct to Airline Websites May Give You the Better Deal
When you’re searching for a deal on air travel, hotels, or anything else related to an upcoming trip, how do you conduct your search? Do you have fifteen browser tabs open while you hop from site to site? Or, do you use a travel booking engine like Expedia, Hotwire,...
Which US City Has the Best Airport?
Travelers today typically have a lot of options when planning their trips. Travel websites like Expedia, Travelocity, and Trip Advisor (just to name a few) help customers find the best rates on airfare and hotels, not to mention the best restaurants and tourist...
Changing Airline Fees Show No Signs of Slowing
Let’s say you’re about to take a week-long vacation. You want a direct flight, which is available but only for an extra fee. You’ll need to check a bag, so there’s another airline fee. And if you want a window seat, you guessed it, another fee. According to a study...
Road Warrior
Tips For Breezing Through Airport Security
The one command all road warriors live by is, "don't get delayed at airline security checkpoints." It's the command that the ultimate road warrior, Ryan Bingham, devoted his life to. Bingham, the 10 million mile frequent flier played by George Clooney in the movie "Up...
Where Would You Take Your New Tpro Bold Bag?
We're very excited to launch our new T-Pro® Bold luggage collection in early November. T-Pro Bold by Travelpro is compact, lightweight and portable. It travels over rough terrain as easily as city streets. Inspired by adventure travelers, Bold is the ultimate in...
Why Some NBA Teams Think Rolling Garment Bags Are A Slam Dunk
As an average, everyday airline traveler, you've probably had your share of packing challenges. Accommodating everything you need for an extended business trip, a major presentation, or a family vacation can test your skill and patience. Just think if you were packing...
Travel Tips
DHS Revisiting Validity of State Driver’s Licenses
Depending on which state you lived in, you might have had some trouble getting onto your next flight. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was all set to require states to issue driver's licenses that complied with the Real ID Act. If your license didn't meet...
Airline Complaints on the Rise in 2015
If you follow the airline news, you might think we're becoming a nation of complainers. As hard as our service providers try, we're not happy. The airlines are bearing a large part of our dissatisfaction, and it may be unwarranted. In a report by the Department of...
How to Clean the Interior of Your Suitcase
Maybe you've never thought of this, until right this very second (you're welcome): what happens to all the microbes, germs, and general dirt that we get on our clothes while we travel? Especially when you put your dirty clothes into your suitcase for your return trip?...
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