Chris’s Doha-to-Auckland flight hit a snag when New Zealand required proof of onward journey. He booked a Christchurch-to-Sydney ticket on the spot. Most unexpected problems shouldn’t be unexpected, ...

Travel companies are increasingly using inconveniences to upsell customers into paying more for basic comforts. Common travel problems include sudden flight cancellations, unsuitable accommodations, ...

An estimated 91% of Americans want to travel in 2026, according to a survey conducted by Marriott Bonvoy. Unfortunately, some of them are going to have a harder time flying than others. In fact, ...

Travelers can avoid unexpected problems by verifying all reservations with hotels, airlines, and tour operators before their trip. Printing and reading the rules, such as an airline's contract of ...

International travel to the United States dropped another 14%, raising new questions about America’s image abroad just weeks before the World Cup begins. On this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, ...

Millions of Americans lack a key requirement for air travel after May 2025. The TSA offers an alternative service for a fee. If they don't plan ahead to fulfill this requirement, travelers may miss ...

Travel essentials that solve real problems: compression cubes, AirTags, Anker batteries, and noise-canceling gear that earn their luggage space. Modern travel requires more than throwing clothes into ...

TSA expects record 17.8 million screened travelers during Thanksgiving season. "The Sunday after Thanksgiving will be one of the busiest travel days in TSA history." Major cross-country storm ...

The ongoing partial government shutdown has already led to long lines at airports. Now, Trump administration officials are warning that next week may be a crucial inflection point when travel problems ...

Even the most experienced traveler can run into trouble every now and then. But how do you get out of trouble? I needed to think quickly when I checked in for a recent flight from Doha, Qatar, to ...