This year hasn’t been kind to British Airways. Early this month, the London-based carrier experienced a massive IT outage that caused it to cancel all flights arriving at and departing from L…
TSA Agents Find Massive Lobster in Checked Baggage
Though the TSA bans fireworks, grain alcohol and even e-cigarettes from checked bags, live lobsters apparently get a pass. That was the case at Boston‘s Logan International Airport (BOS) on M…
TSA Agent Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Cash From Passenger’s Bag
When you go through security at the airport, there’s enough commotion in the process to worry about — between speeding through so you’re not holding up the line to making sure you…
Flight Delayed After Passenger Throws Coins in Engine for ‘Good Luck’
This story serves as the perfect reminder that it’s never a good idea to throw anything into an aircraft’s engine (did anyone really need this reminder?). China Southern Flight 380 from…
Does Air Travel Actually Elevate the Risk of Cancer?
It’s true that we are exposed to radiation when we fly. It’s also true that radiation exposure can lead to cancer. But does flying frequently actually increase your risk of cancer? The …
11 #VanLifers You Should Be Following on Instagram
While we’re frequent flyers here at TPG, we understand that travel doesn’t always need to happen through the air. There are many modes of transportation, but have you ever considered a …
Deal Alert: Premium Economy to Singapore From $1,086 Round-Trip
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which al…
Your Points and Miles Guide to Nice, France
In the 19th century, Nice was seen as a holiday retreat for the European elite. Not much has changed since then, as today this seaside village in the South of France draws five million visitors eac…
Pilot Urges Prayers as ‘Technical Issue’ Forces Turnaround
An AirAsia X A330 pilot told passengers over the intercom to “say a prayer” after the aircraft experienced a mechanical problem — including a loud bang, a burning smell and shakin…
An Insider’s Guide to Marine One: The President’s Helicopter
If you were one of the 5.3 million people watching the season finale of Scandal last month, you might have missed one small detail that Hollywood omitted as Olivia Pope ran to meet the President bo…