A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

Travel - Airlines

Choosing an airline before the pandemic was difficult, but now it’s harder than ever. With hidden fees, new safety procedures, and ridiculous weight limitations, airlines are becoming even more stressful. We’ll help you come out on top and understand the inner workings before you next take to the sky.

Add Filter

New Survey: This Is the No. 1 Cheapest Airport to Fly from in the U.S.

Traveling on a budget? Save money by planning your trip around the cheapest airports in the country.

7 Best Cat Carriers for Safely Transporting Your Kitty (That Aren’t Impossible to Get Your Cat...

These carriers keep your cat comfortable and safe while traveling or visiting the vet, and most are airline approved!


You Can Use This Code to Avoid Extra Airport Security Screenings

For travelers who feel they've been incorrectly added to security watch lists, the redress number can remove obstacles to travel.


Tout icon

5 Budget Airlines That Actually Get Great Reviews

Save money on your next flight—and have more to spend at your destination—by traveling on a budget airline.


Tout icon

13 Air Travel Rules You Should Know Before Flying During the Pandemic

Getting ready to fly? Read these important rules before you head to the airport to make sure you're cleared for...

Tout icon

This Is the Best Time to Buy Flights

Travel is back, and we've got tips from the experts on the best time to buy flights to get great...


Tout icon

6 Things You Won’t Be Able to Do on Airplanes Anymore

In the long run, air travel might not change as drastically as you might think. But some of the short-term...


Tout icon

Southwest Airlines Is Offering 50 Percent Off Fall Flights—Here’s How to Book

Here's how to save cash when booking a fall flight with Southwest (for a limited time).


Tout icon

11 Things You Won’t See in Airports Anymore

Even with more people traveling now, things still won't be completely back to normal for quite some time.

Tout icon

10 Things You Can Take from Planes—And 6 Things You Can’t

Avoid getting into trouble with this helpful guide of what you can take from a plane.


What to Wear on a Plane, According to Flight Attendants

Take it from the people who fly for a living: When it comes to what to wear on a plane,...


Tout icon

What Airlines Losing Money Could Mean for You

Airlines have been hemorrhaging money in recent months, another casualty of COVID-19. The U.S. government has bailed them out repeatedly...but...


Tout icon

This Is What Airfare Could Look Like in 2021

We talked to the operations manager of a flight deals site to explore how the pandemic has really affected airlines. Plus, find...


Tout icon

The 7 Oldest Airlines Still Operating Around the World

In a notoriously volatile industry, these companies have proven they’re in it for the long haul.

Which Is Worse for the Environment: Driving or Flying?

Not all trips are created equal—especially when you consider how they can harm the planet.


Tout icon

13 Things Airlines Don’t Want to Tell You (but Every Flier Should Know)

From how to get the best seats to disgusting airplane habits to avoid, get these insider secrets to a safer,...


Tout icon

14 Airplane Hacks That Will Change the Way You Fly

Before you book your next trip, learn these insider tricks that will make flying a whole lot easier and more...


Tout icon

7 Secrets to Avoid Flying on a Crowded Plane

Avoiding the dreaded middle seat carries even more importance in this age of social distancing. Here's how to make sure...


Reader's Digest Logo Tout icon

19 Things to Never Say to Flight Attendants

Not much can surprise flight attendants, but there's plenty that can annoy them—like these rude, invasive or otherwise off-putting statements...


Tout icon

The Truth About Recirculated Air on Airplanes

There are plenty of justifiable reasons to be nervous about flying on an airplane right now—but this common myth isn't...


Tout icon

The 15 Best National Park Road Trips to Take All Year Long

Looking for the perfect getaway? Forget the plane tickets, and rev up the car! America’s many wonders are just a...


Tout icon

What Flight Attendants Want You to Know Before You Fly Again

Taking to the skies looks different these days—but for both crew and travelers, the new cleanliness standards are welcomed. Airlines...

Magazine Cover

Subscribe & SAVE

Save Up To 84%!

11 Ways to Get Cash From an Airline Instead of a Voucher

If you’re being inconvenienced, you deserve cash—in fact, you’re often entitled to it by law. Here’s how to get it.


How Long Should a Layover Be to Leave the Airport?

A long layover is an opportunity to get a glimpse of a new city, but it can be a gamble....


Tout icon

Flight Attendants Reveal the Right Way to Swap Airplane Seats

Swapping seats is more common than you may think—here's how to do it the right way.