What It’s Like to Give Up Air Travel to Curb Climate Change
One of the most joyful parts of being a parent is introducing your child to the rest of the world, whether it’s the beaches of Maui, the palm trees of LA,…
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How to Travel Solo During the Pandemic
I encourage everyone to give solo travel a try; I’ve had some thrilling adventures globe-trotting on my own. I’ve backpacked through Vietnam during…
Why Airlines Are Fighting the 5G Rollout
the activation of C-Band frequencies by AT&T and Verizon means that improved 5G networks are now available for millions of Americans. The…
Boom’s Quest to Make Supersonic Flights a Reality (Again)
Onboard my first plane in well over a year, since the start of the pandemic, I settle into seat 20F of United Airlines 1450, nonstop Newark to Denver on a…
Are Green Jet Fuels Finally Ready for Takeoff?
Flying is dirty, at least in terms of global warming. A round-trip flight from New York to LA generates up to 2.4 metric tons of carbon dioxide, depending on…
This Software Aims to Make Your Flight Smoother—and Help the Planet
Fastening the seat belt buckle and knowing your flight is on its way to its destination: Nice. Getting stuck in a tarmac traffic jam and waiting for your…
As Travel Rebounds, Airlines Are Figuring It Out on the Fly
Before, air travel had certain rhythms. Business travelers flew out on Monday mornings and back on Thursday evenings, filling pricier seats. Come summer,…