Real ID-Compliant Licenses Can Be Obtained Now

Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID (for example, your U.S. passport or a U.S. military ID) to fly within the United States.

Tangerine Travel

The Secret Way to Bypass

Security Lines at Some of Europe’s Busiest Airports

There’s no TSA PreCheck in Europe, but at select Europe airports, travelers can head to the front of the security line, free of charge. Here’s how.

Afar

American Airlines Becomes First US Airline to Launch Automated Tag for Mobility Devices

Only a small number of applications will be accepted each day, so it is not a guarantee, but could be worth a shot for the sheer convenience the online offering provides.

American Airlines

Elavon Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone on Delta Air Lines

Contactless payments will improve convenience and efficiency for in-flight purchases.

Electronic Payment International

SITA Enhances Alaska Airlines SFO Bag Drop and Tracks Seven AirAsia Airlines

The air transport industry's IT provider, SITA, has shown its versatility this month by enhancing the bag drop facilities for Alaska Airlines in San Francisco and flight tracking more than 200 aircraft of the seven AirAsia airlines.

Simple Flying

Alaska to Launch 'Major Expansion' of First, Premium Classes

Alaska Airlines, beginning in September, will start to roll out additional First Class and Premium Class seating across 218 of its aircraft, the carrier announced Wednesday. The expansion would add 1.3 million premium seats annually to Alaska's mainline fleet.

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Spirit of Antarctica

Expedition

Embrace the spirit of polar exploration on this classic expedition to the coveted white continent. Sail across the famed Drake Passage to and from Antarctica, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching the ice as the explorers of old did: by sea.

Jewels of the Arctic

Expedition

Explore Svalbard, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, walrus haul out on sea ice and guillemot cries echo from towering cliffs.

Antarctic Explorer

Expedition

Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered land teeming with life. Experience the awe-inspiring immensity of Antarctica, reducing your time on the high seas by flying across the Drake Passage in one direction.