Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best traveler promotions recorded during the week.
If it was a particularly poor deal — or a good bargain — by an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you may read about it , and plan your travel.
Gate Service Fees: Another Basic Economy Caveat
You have been warned: American and United will require you pay $25 to get gate-service fees.
Low Fare Alert: Southwest Will Fly to Hawaii at 2018
The airline is currently heading to the Aloha State at last.
Caution: Boarding a Plane Can Make You Sick
A new study found that the airlines’ current boarding procedure maximizes travelers’ odds of contracting ailments. There’s a better method.
The Top 25 Travel Programs to Upgrade Your Smartphone
These are the programs, as downloaded by travelers.
Earn Dual British Air Miles through December 31
The promotion includes double miles on flights operated by American and other codeshare partners.
Where to Eat: The World’s Top 25 Restaurants
Based on comments from TripAdvisor reviewers, these are the world’s top 25 restaurants.
JetBlue Preview: Longer Seats, Less Legroom
As you can love JetBlue’s generous legroom.
Acquire a 5-Day Visit to Sicily for 2
Here’s the way to win a five-day trip for 2 including hotel lodging, roundtrip air tickets, and some meals.
Someone needs to win this trip, right? Might as well be you.