What to Know About the Rising Price of Oil and Its Effects on Airline Ticket Prices

The Gulf conflict has led to higher fuel prices, and the cost of operating a plane has sharply increased. For travelers, that likely means higher fares.
Published: March 10, 2026, 2:43 pm
4 Continents in 62 Hours: How One American Got Out of Qatar
When conflict broke out in the Middle East, thousands of travelers were stranded. We followed a New Orleans doctor on his epic journey to get home.
Published: March 10, 2026, 5:39 pm
How to Create Your Own Affordable Wellness Vacation
You don’t need to spend a fortune to participate in one of travel’s hottest trends. Here are some suggestions, including seaweed soaks, robotic massages, sound baths and sauna circuits.
Published: March 10, 2026, 9:01 am
Is a Private-Island Paradise in Turks and Caicos Worth the Price? I Went to Find Out.
What it’s like to stay on a private island so luxurious that there are no price tags and so quiet that “even the wind feels guilty for making noise.”
Published: March 11, 2026, 9:01 am
Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program

The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
Published: March 11, 2026, 1:12 am
Boeing Says Wiring Issue Will Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries

The aerospace company said the delay would not prevent it from meeting its 2026 sales goal of about 500 Max jets.
Published: March 10, 2026, 4:45 pm
Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected

Study finds passports carry far more bacteria than shoes or phones do during travel. The lab experiment revealed surprising hygiene risks in common travel items.
Published: March 11, 2026, 10:00 am
Major airline suspends Abu Dhabi flights until end of year amid airspace 'uncertainty'

UAE flights are suspended after British Airways, Lufthansa cancel service to Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid the latest Middle East tensions. Airports are restricting access.
Published: March 10, 2026, 7:51 pm
Wealthy summer sanctuary limits tourists, hires patrol 'docents' to keep outsiders in check

Nantucket's Sconset Bluff Walk faces new visitor restrictions after overtourism complaints. Officials approve recommending limited hours and a patrol system to manage crowds.
Published: March 10, 2026, 7:05 pm
Hidden hazard at popular national park sparks urgent safety warning for spring breakers

The National Park Service warns of dangerous quicksand areas at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, spanning Arizona and Utah. Learn the warning signs.
Published: March 10, 2026, 3:00 pm
DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays

The DHS shutdown is causing massive airport delays, with wait times reaching 3.5 hours at some major hubs. Officers work without pay as funding lapse continues.
Published: March 10, 2026, 10:00 am
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