Airlines are not just looking at flight delays, but ground delays as well. One major contributing factor is the need to gate-check passenger carry-on bags due to crowded flights and a lack of available overhead bin space. More and more airlines are overreacting by requiring passengers to surrender their bags as soon as they arrive...

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We all know about, and most of us have experienced, airline delays. But now, can you actually bet on whether or not your flight will be on time? Prediction markets like Kalshi have now built flight cancellation betting pages — covering everything from the percentage of flights cancelled at individual airports during a specific timeframe...

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This week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide is from the new cruise ship EXPLORA III as it makes its inaugural cruise from Italy to Barcelona. I have all the travel updates, including the growth of online betting on whether your plane will be on time or cancelled. Then, more Americans are permanently leaving the U.S....

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Coming this fall, get ready for an explosion in new international airline routes. Starting in October, Delta is introducing six new routes, including New York’s LaGuardia to Bermuda, Atlanta to Tel Aviv, Detroit to Aruba and Riyadh to Los Angeles. American is also upping the ante with five new nonstop routes, including Naples, Italy, Copenhagen,...

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Congratulations to this week’s photo of the week winner, John Fedynich! John writes, “Everyday for three months, I walked past this view in Florence and it always amazed me.” For a chance at being next week’s photo of the week winner, email your travel photo and story to: photocontest@petergreenberg.com

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Within hours of the demise of Spirit Airlines last May, a battle ensued among a number of airlines to move into Spirit’s territory. Frontier moved to start or increase service to 18 airports once served by Spirit. And JetBlue added so many flights to Fort Lauderdale that the airline is now using the Florida airport...

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If you’re traveling in the Northeast or Upper Midwest in this country, or in Europe, this is developing into the summer of smoke. Wildfires in Canada drifted into at least 17 U.S. states, and includes the Great Lakes, New England, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. In Europe, wildfires in France are covering much of the continent...

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This year, it seems that more and more Americans are on the move. I’m not talking about vacation travel, but Americans moving to live in other U.S. states. So where are we relocating? According to research from companies like U-Haul and United Van Lines, the fastest-growing state? South Carolina, followed by Idaho, North Carolina, Texas...

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This week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide is from 360 Chicago in Chicago, with arguably the best views of the city — and a great experience. I have all the updates, including why American Airlines is suddenly asking 1,500 flight attendants to take unpaid leaves. And are your cellphone texts safe from scrutiny by authorities...

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As any frequent flyer will tell you, it’s tough enough to get into overcrowded airport lounges where you’re already a member, and the waiting lines sort of defeat the purpose you joined the club in the first place. But there’s another caution about the overcrowded lounges.  They have now become targets for thieves taking advantage...

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Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Linda Maxon! Linda writes, “House of cats in Selchuk, Turkey near Ephesus in April 2026. Turkish citizens embrace their love of cats which show up in restaurants, doorways and mosques.” For a chance at being next week’s photo of the week winner, email your travel photo and story to: photocontest@petergreenberg.com

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On many flights, you’re allowed to bring a carry-on and one personal item, which presumes you’ll find space in the overhead bin. But those bins fill up first, and if you’re not in boarding group one, two, or three, you may be out of luck and that carry-on will be checked. So plan proactively before...

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The next time you check into your hotel room, don’t just look for the thermostat or the coffee maker. Look up, to the ceiling. Make sure there’s a smoke detector, a heat sensor, and one more thing: an air quality sensor. It’s the latest addition to many hotel rooms, and it’s not about safety, but...

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Your flight is cancelled and suddenly more than 100 of your fellow passengers are standing in a long line to see if the airline will provide a hotel room. But here’s a caution: Most airlines only have a limited block of hotel rooms at any one time, and the vouchers they give passengers often have...

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There are two reasons why you might want to consider using the airport restroom before boarding your flight. The first reason benefits you: Who wants to compete with an entire airplane cabin to use the lavatory? If the seatbelt sign is on, you’ll have to wait even longer. If you’re sitting in a window seat,...

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