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Airlines + Airports

While the airlines and airports travelers use are often dictated by their departure point and destination, there are still options to consider for planning the best trip. Travel + Leisure's writers and editors draw on their extensive experience to help ease your journey and elevate your in-flight experience. Before you take off, check out the latest airline news, terminal guides, and insider tips.

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Traditional Mongolian temple with intricate carvings and vibrant details, surrounded by modern buildings in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
United Airlines' Largest-ever Summer Schedule Has 17 New Flights Across 4 Continents
Inside LAX's Secret VIP Terminal

Inside LAX's Secret VIP Terminal

A private jet parked on an airport tarmac, stairs extended for boarding
This Semi-private Airline Just Launched Flights Between Florida and Nantucket—With Business-class Seats and No TSA Lines
United Airlines airplane on a tarmac
United Unveils a New Business Class Seat More Elevated and Spacious Than Polaris—What to Know
A person holding a smartphone on an airplane, with an app open showing travel-related options
What Actually Happens If You Don’t Use Airplane Mode on Your Phone During a Flight?
Airplane wing in flight over a landscape with rivers and terrain
The Best Weeks to Fly This Summer for Affordable Flight Deals, According to Kayak
Fort Lauderdale waterfront with yachts and city skyline in the background
Breeze Airways Adds 21 New Routes in the U.S.—and Fares Start at $39
Traveling by airplane. Man waiting in airport terminal. Selective focus on hand holding suitcase against arrival and departure board. Passenger is ready for travel.
This Travel CEO Says Last-minute Bookings Can Be the Cheapest Way to Fly—Here’s Why
Travelers At HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport Ahead Of Christmas Holiday
Yes, You Can Get TSA PreCheck for Free—Here's How
A person packing a suitcase
The TSA's Summer Travel Advisory Reminds You to Not Pack This Common Electronic Gadget In Your Luggage
View from an airplane window showing the wing and clouds below in a clear sky
These U.S. Airlines Just Ranked Highest (and Lowest) in Customer Satisfaction for 2025
Foil wrapped luggage are seen at the Barajas Airport in Madrid
Does Wrapping Your Luggage Make It More Secure? TSA Weighs In
Street scene featuring shops and bars in Nashville, Tennessee, with modern office buildings in the background
Delta Air Lines Adds 14 New Flight Routes to Palm Springs, Orlando, Nashville, and More
Planes parked at Newark airport with a city skyline in the background
Travelers Warned to 'Avoid Newark at All Costs' by Air Traffic Controller—What to Know About Safety and Delays Amid Staffing Shortages
A waterfront scene with a clock tower, palm trees, and a clear blue sea in St. Croix
American Airlines Just Announced New Routes to the Caribbean and Mexico—What to Know
A Southwest Airlines airplane at an airport
Southwest Airlines Just Overhauled Its Fare Classes and Perks for Credit Card Holders—What to Know
Airplane cabin interior with a screen displaying 'Hong Kong' and a globe image
I Flew On Cathay Pacific's First Flight From Dallas to Hong Kong—Here's What the Business Class Experience Was Like
Interior view of Singapore Changi Airport's Jewel, featuring a large waterfall surrounded by greenery and visitors
This Airport Was Just Named the No. 1 in the World (Again) for 2025
Airplane tray with an apple, granola bar, and a cup of water
Flight Attendant Reveals How Airlines Pick the In-flight Snacks—and How You Can Weigh In
Real ID checklist
You Have Less Than 10 Days to Get a Real ID—What to Know
Alila Vineyard in Napa Valley
This Semi-private Jet Company Has a New Route to Napa Valley—and Fares Start at $189
An Alaska Airlines airplane featuring Tiana's Bayou Adventure artwork on the fuselage, parked on a runway
I Flew the New Disney-themed 'The Princess and the Frog' Plane—Here's What It Was Like
Spirit Airlines plane
Spirit Airlines Trims Over 1 Million Seats Next Month—Here's What the Major Route Cuts Mean for Travelers
A woman at TSA
Yes, You Can Take Water Through Airport Security—Here's How
Elevated menu items
Alaska Airlines Is Elevating Its Onboard Meals in All Cabins—What to Know
A full row on an airplane
12 Frequent Flier-approved Tips for Surviving the Middle Seat
Clear waters of Tahiti
This Airline Offers Free Flights to Children Under 11 to a Paradise Island Destination
The Joby helicopter in NYC
You Can Soon Take Flying Taxis Out of This Airport—What to Know
Terminal 2 in Changi Airport
Singapore Airlines Is Upgrading Its Lounges at One of the Best Airports in the World
Flying over mountains in Wyoming
This Budget Airline Was Just Named the Best in the U.S.—and It Ranked No. 1 for Safety, Too
A person on their phone on an airplane
American Airlines Is Adding a New Free In-flight Perk in 2026
The wing of a Southwest Airlines plane is seen against a bright blue sky
Southwest Airlines Is Getting Rid of Another Traveler Perk—What to Know
A customs sign at the Miami airport
This Free App Is the Ultimate Airport Immigration Hack—Even If You Have Global Entry
A young man on his phone at the airport
This 1-second Hack From a Former Airline Employee Will Make Your Airport Experience Stress-free
An Alaska Airlines plane flying over a city on a clear day
This Airline Just Made It Easier to Earn Status—and It's Already Rated the No. 1 Domestic Airline Loyalty Program
A vibrant urban street scene in Tokyo with pedestrians walking, surrounded by illuminated signs and tall buildings
This U.S. Airline Has a New Direct Flight to Tokyo—With Deals Under $620
Luxury private jet interior with table setup including wine, glasses, and a tray of macarons
This Company Lets You Book a Private Jet Trip to Europe Without Knowing the Exact Destination
A red Play-branded plane flying over Iceland
You Can Book Flights to Europe for Less Than $150—What to Know
Panama City Beach skyline with sand, waves, and buildings near the water
Delta's New Route Connects New York City to This Iconic Florida Destination for the First Time Ever
Jeremy Renner smiling against a blue background
Jeremy Renner Says TSA Agents Have to Help Him Go Through Airport Security Now—Here's How
JSX private plane
This Semi-private Jet Company Just Launched a New Route Between 2 Popular Summer Destinations—and Fares Start at $259
A woman behind a counter checking a passport presented by another woman
Yes, You Can Fly Without Real ID After May 7—but It Won't Be Easy
A harbor on the Caribbean island of Grenada
Delta Adds New Routes to the Caribbean and Expands Service to Latin America—What to Know
A person at an airport facial recognition checkpoint scanning their face
Yes, You Can Opt Out of TSA Facial Recognition—Here's Why Experts Say You Should
Exterior of plane
I Flew on This All-business-class Airline—and It Offers a Semi-private Jet Experience at a More Affordable Price Point
Airplane wing over clouds
This Is the Best Domestic Airline Frequent Flyer Program—and It Might Surprise You
A woman getting a facial
Air Travel Can Give You the Dreaded 'Flight Face'—Here's How an Esthetician Says You Can Prevent It
A temple in Taipei
This New Direct Airline Route Connects the U.S. to an Iconic Asian Destination Famous for Its Nature and Street Food
Jetblue airplane
JetBlue Just Slashed Its Spring and Summer Flights For as Low as $49—but You Have to Act Now
Jennifer Aniston working out and at the beach
Exclusive: Jennifer Aniston on Breaking Her Nervous Airplane Habit—and How She’s Getting Over Her Fear of Flying
Bangkok skyline from the water
United Adds 4 New Routes to Asia and Australia—What to Know
Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef
This Airline Is Making It Faster for North Americans to Access Australia's Iconic Great Barrier Reef
A full row on an airplane
9 Frequent Fliers Share 12 Tricks for Surviving the Middle Seat on Your Next Flight
Exterior of San Francisco Airport
This U.S. Airport's Super-effective 'Quiet Policy' Is Getting a Loud Reaction From Travelers—What Side Are You On?
A crowded Atlanta Airport
This U.S. Airport Was Named the Busiest in the World — Plus the Full Global List
A Delta plane in a sunset
Delta's Award Flight Sale Has Deals Starting at 8,000 Miles Right Now
Travelers at a departure hall at Haneda Airport in Tokyo
This Airport Just Took the Top Spot for Cleanest in the World — See the Ranking
Beach view with sand, rocks, trees, umbrellas, and people by the water.
American Airlines Has a New Route to a Mexican 'Beach Paradise' Destination—and Tickets Go On Sale Next Week
Travelers inside Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport
This Airport Was Just Named the Most Luxurious in the U.S.
Plane on a tarmac
What to Do When Your Plane Is Diverted—Including How to Claim Compensation
Busy lines and check in counters at San Diego Airport
This Airport Was Just Named the Most Expensive in North America
A woman in a seat in a luxury suite on a plane
Air France Unveils a New First-class Cabin—and Fliers Are Buying Out the Whole Suite for a Private-jet Experience