How to Score an Upgrade to First Class on Your Next Flight
Airlines are offering more ways than ever to get a taste of the champagne skies, but how do you get past the curtain, and when is it worth the cost? Here are some tips. Source link
Skiing Palisades Tahoe, California’s ‘Big, Powdery Playground’
The resort in the Sierra Nevada, known for its challenging terrain, has cool, swagger and a long history. A first-timer is tested by its slopes and its weather. Source link
How to Navigate Updates to Apple’s and Google’s Photos Apps
Redesigned interfaces, new features and artificial intelligence are meant to enhance the experience, even if the changes can be confusing at first. Source link
Ignoring Warnings, a Growing Band of Tourists Venture to Afghanistan
With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away. Source link
How to Pick the Right Safari Trip
Choosing an operator that is conservation-minded, with ties to the local community and well-trained guides can add up to the trip of a lifetime and also nurture nature. Source link
Residents Turn to Home Lifting In Response to the Threat of Flooding
As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes. Source link
Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says
Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know. Source link
The Writer of the Netflix Hit ‘Carry-On’ Talks About the ‘Trolley Problem’ and the T. S.A.
T.J. Fixman on what makes an exciting Christmas thriller, his own interactions with airport security and what you shouldn’t leave in your luggage. Source link
How Breeze and Avelo Found Success by Serving Tiny Airports
Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways have found success and loyal customers by serving airports in smaller cities, like New Haven, Conn., that were neglected by national carriers. Source link
American Airlines Briefly Grounds U.S. Flights on Christmas Eve Over Technical Issue
Bad weather made delays worse after problems with systems used to release flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Source link