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Is that a lobster in your carry-on?

Is that a lobster in your carry-on? For around $70, travelers at Portland International Jetport can buy a carry-on crustacean from Linda Bean’s Maine Lobster Cafe.

You asked: Can I fly with loose medication?

You asked: Can I fly with loose medication? Does it matter how you transport pills on a flight? By The Way Concierge asks TSA.

Delta investigating spoiled meals that led to emergency landing

Delta investigating spoiled meals that led to emergency landing Delta Air Lines temporarily switched to pasta after a spoiled food incident, but has resumed normal meal service again.

Don’t seize the day in Europe. Seize the night.

Don’t seize the day in Europe. Seize the night. Embracing your inner night owl can show you a cooler side of cities like Paris and Rome.

You asked: How do I get rental car companies to actually hold my car?

You asked: How do I get rental car companies to actually hold my car? How to guarantee you’ll get a rental car.

He ghosted his girlfriend on a ride to the airport. Then she sued him.

He ghosted his girlfriend on a ride to the airport. Then she sued him. A New Zealand Tribunal dismissed her case. But what about the court of common etiquette between partners?

6 national parks sweltering in the heat wave

6 national parks sweltering in the heat wave National parks in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic expect to see temperatures in the high 90s this week.

D.C. souvenir shops know what teens want: Bucket hats and Trump merch

D.C. souvenir shops know what teens want: Bucket hats and Trump merch Busloads of student tourists descend on D.C. souvenir shops looking for Trump hats, Biden socks and anything with eagles.

You asked: Is it safe to eat airport sushi?

You asked: Is it safe to eat airport sushi? Doctors, airport reps and a food writer weigh in on a traveler’s sushi suspicions in this week’s travel advice column.

You can renew U.S. passports online again

You can renew U.S. passports online again The State Department is reopening its online portal for U.S. passport renewals for a trial program that will last at least a couple months.

Hikers, rejoice: Apple iOS 18 will let you text when off the grid

Hikers, rejoice: Apple iOS 18 will let you text when off the grid With the fall’s iOS 18 update, hikers can map trails and stay in touch over iMessage and SMS.

Summer travel delays could be brutal. Here’s how to deal with them.

Summer travel delays could be brutal. Here’s how to deal with them. Tips on choosing the most reliable flights, making backup plans and getting refunds when flying this summer.

10 destinations that hit their absolute peak in summer

10 destinations that hit their absolute peak in summer Where to travel across the U.S. this summer for glorious weather and joyous vibes, from Washington state to Michigan to Maine.

This free line-cutting app could save you hours at the airport

This free line-cutting app could save you hours at the airport Skip the wait at Customs and Border Patrol with Mobile Passport Control, travel’s best open secret.

27 little travel luxuries to make any trip feel first class

27 little travel luxuries to make any trip feel first class Treat yourself to room service, fuzzy slippers and other simple pleasures that help relieve stress.

You asked: Can I fly with w**d gummies?

You asked: Can I fly with w**d gummies? Even if your w**d gummies are legal in your state, they’re technically illegal to bring on a plane. So we asked experts to weigh in on the risk of arrest.

9 rules for boarding a flight like a civilized person

9 rules for boarding a flight like a civilized person The unofficial guide to boarding a plane, from airport arrival to finding your seat — so you don’t become “that” traveler.

6 Airbnb red flags to spot before you make a booking mistake

6 Airbnb red flags to spot before you make a booking mistake An Airbnb scam or dud can ruin a vacation. But some rental fails may be avoidable if you know what to watch out for.

Don’t be a jerk at the airport: A guide for headphones

Don’t be a jerk at the airport: A guide for headphones Is it rude to wear headphones at the airport or the start of a flight? Etiquette experts weigh in.

What’s the best bus to New York? We tested 5 for comfort and value.

What’s the best bus to New York? We tested 5 for comfort and value. Megabus? The Jet? Vamoose Gold? Our favorite bus to New York might surprise you.

The Rick Steves guide to life

The Rick Steves guide to life Travel mogul. Philanthropist. W**d champion. The real Rick Steves is so much more interesting than who he plays on TV.

Where to fly on a budget this summer

Where to fly on a budget this summer Is it possible to find an affordable summer vacation this year? Experts weigh in.

You asked: Is it rude to deplane before the row ahead of me?

You asked: Is it rude to deplane before the row ahead of me? Is it ok to deplane before the row ahead of you? By The Way Concierge weighs in.

An illustrated encyclopedia of packing styles

An illustrated encyclopedia of packing styles No one packing style is the same, but we’ve identified some of the most common patterns. Which one are you?

Want to turn a layover into a trip? These 8 stopover programs can help.

Want to turn a layover into a trip? These 8 stopover programs can help. These airline programs make it easier (and cheaper) for travelers to have memorable layovers.

Hundreds of people breached airport security in last year, TSA says

Hundreds of people breached airport security in last year, TSA says Since March 2023, more than 300 people have bypassed airport security by skipping ID checks or going the wrong way through exit lanes.

You asked: Do I have to pay an international parking ticket?

You asked: Do I have to pay an international parking ticket? Can a parking ticket from a vacation abroad follow you home? Our travel advice columnist investigates.

The return effect: Why travel feels longer on the way home

The return effect: Why travel feels longer on the way home How can one leg of a trip seem so much different than the other? Psychologists and travel experts explain.

Wait, are pilots allowed to sleep during flights?

Wait, are pilots allowed to sleep during flights? A flight in Indonesia veered off course when both pilots fell asleep. While this would never be allowed, some countries do allow for cockpit naps.

The airport always wins: The last slots on the way out of Vegas

The airport always wins: The last slots on the way out of Vegas Like moths to a neon flame, the Las Vegas airport slots give travelers one last shot at a jackpot.