

Christine Chung
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What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees
The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking....

Now Arriving at an Airport Lounge Near You: Peloton Bikes, Nap Pods and Caviar Service
In recent months, a handful of exclusive credit card lounges have opened in airports in the United States. More are coming this year.

8 Incidents in 2 Weeks: What’s Going on With United’s Planes?
While no one was injured, most of the mishaps required emergency landings or diversions. One safety expert said the incidents were not the result of...

Self Service for Airport Security? It’s Happening in Las Vegas.
At security lanes at Harry Reid International Airport, travelers with PreCheck clearance can test a new self-service screening process with remote T.S.A. agents and video...

Facial Recognition in Airports: Biometrics Technology Is Expanding
Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States — and the world — and transforming the way we move through them, from checking...

The Best Airport Amenities, According To Our Readers
We asked readers to share their favorite airport amenities. The answers: everything from a library to a swimming pool. Here’s a selection of delights, open...

How to Know if You’re Scheduled on a Boeing 737 Max 9, and What Your Options Are
With inspection guidelines set for the grounded planes, airlines could start flying the 737 Max 9 later this week. Here’s what travelers should know.

Will Airline Prices Finally Drop?
Airfares this year may signal a return to normalcy, according to one aviation analyst.

Will Passports Be Replaced by Biometrics?
Technology that uses a traveler’s unique physical identifiers, such as fingerprints and faces, will be expanded at airports in the United States and abroad.

Will Tourists Return to the Middle East?
After the Israel-Hamas conflict decimated travel in the Middle East last year, some countries are seeing a rebound in bookings — welcome news to a...