Choosing an airplane seat can already feel like a crapshoot. Add a baby to the mix, and the stakes are even higher. “With a young baby, there’s no one perfect spot to sit, but some seats are better than others,”…
I was taken aback when my cousin called to share her post-breakup plans after separating with her partner of three years. “We’re going on a trip,” she announced, her voice oddly upbeat. “A breakup-moon, actually, to celebrate the end of…
Air and water temperatures are both getting warmer and warmer, thanks to climate change, and frequent heat waves are disrupting day-to-day life for many people throughout the world. Even when this higher heat isn’t dangerous, it can be can be…
For many people, an upcoming vacation is exciting because it gives them something to look forward to throughout the year. Maybe they get to explore a place away from home or, if they’re traveling with family, perhaps their trip is…
If you’ve flown a decent amount, odds are you’ve been in a situation in which a fellow passenger requested to swap seats with you. Perhaps you were in the middle seat between a couple or in the midst of a…
While convenient, checking a bag at the airport is stressful for a few reasons. First, you have to budget for extra time on each end of your trip (and if you’ve ever traveled with kids or with a group, you…
Although the logistics of traveling with children can be a challenge, it’s a wonderful way to broaden their horizons and create lifelong memories. “We love to travel and take several family trips per year,” said Dr. Yamileth Cazorla-Lancaster, a pediatrician…
There’s an episode of “Seinfeld” where Elaine Benes, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, takes a 22-hour flight with her on-again-off-again boyfriend, David Puddy (Patrick Warburton). She pulls out a book, starts to read, then notices that Puddy has no book. In…
Airplane safety is paramount to flight attendants. They inform passengers of emergency protocols and flight rules, ensure bags are properly tucked away so no one gets hurt, and help everyone be comfortable during their journey. But while flight attendants work…
People are rarely at their best during air travel. Just look at the mounting number of in-flight altercations and other troubling incidents these days. One aspect of flying that really strikes a nerve with many travelers is seat reclining. In…