The New York Times – Travel:
Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States — and the world — and transforming the way we move through them, from checking a bag to boarding the plane.
Author: Christine Chung
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The Best Airport Amenities, According To Our Readers
The New York Times – Travel:
We asked readers to share their favorite airport amenities. The answers: everything from a library to a swimming pool. Here’s a selection of delights, open to all, from airports around the globe.
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How to Know if You’re Scheduled on a Boeing 737 Max 9, and What Your Options Are
The New York Times – Travel:
With inspection guidelines set for the grounded planes, airlines could start flying the 737 Max 9 later this week. Here’s what travelers should know.
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Will Airline Prices Finally Drop?
The New York Times – Travel:
Airfares this year may signal a return to normalcy, according to one aviation analyst.
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Will Passports Be Replaced by Biometrics?
The New York Times – Travel:
Technology that uses a traveler’s unique physical identifiers, such as fingerprints and faces, will be expanded at airports in the United States and abroad.
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Will Tourists Return to the Middle East?
The New York Times – Travel:
After the Israel-Hamas conflict decimated travel in the Middle East last year, some countries are seeing a rebound in bookings — welcome news to a region heavily reliant on foreign visitors.
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What Travelers Should Know About the Boeing Max 9 Plane and Flight Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
An Alaska Airlines plane made an emergency landing when a section of its aircraft ripped off in flight. Here’s what passengers should know about the aircraft, how airlines are responding and more.
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War-Inflicted Slowdown Ends Robust Year for Tourism in Middle East
The New York Times – Travel:
Amid security concerns brought on by the Israel-Hamas conflict, international travel has shuddered to a halt in Israel and is falling in neighboring Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt.
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U.S. Airplane Food Is Getting Better, If You’re Flying First Class
The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes available for preorder. To some of us, that is.