Philly Airport Installs $8M Concrete Airbag for Runaway Planes Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) just wrapped up installing the aviation world's most expensive safety cushion. The $8 million Engineered Materials Arresting System now sits at the end of runway 8-26, ready to catch any plane that can't stop. Concrete That's Designed to Get Crushed This isn't [...]
TSA No Longer Requires Shoes Off at Airport Security: What Travelers Need to Know After nearly two decades of awkward sock displays and the great flip-flop fumble of 2006, air travelers can finally breathe a sigh of relief—and keep their shoes firmly planted where they belong. The Transportation Security Administration has officially begun phasing [...]
How to Overcome Flight Anxiety: 15 Expert Tips for Nervous Flyers (2025) Spoiler alert: That metal tube with wings is actually pretty safe (and we're going to prove it) So you're about to board a plane, and your brain has decided this is the perfect time to remind you of every aviation disaster movie ever [...]
Newark Summer Deals 2025: 'Cheapest in History' This summer presents an unprecedented opportunity to fly from Newark at historically low prices. United's CEO calls it the "cheapest it's probably ever going to be in history." After a turbulent spring filled with air traffic control outages and runway construction, Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing an [...]
The Best Days of the Week to Book a Flight: Your Complete Guide to Flight Savings TL;DR: Tuesday and Wednesday emerge as the best days to book flights, while Sunday offers strong savings for international travel (6-17%). However, when you fly matters more—choose Saturday, Tuesday, or Wednesday for travel days. The "Tuesday myth" isn't entirely [...]
Why Airfare Prices Are Surprisingly Low in 2025 If you’ve been holding off on booking flights because you assumed prices would soar this summer, it might be time to take another look. Contrary to expectations, airfare in 2025 is surprisingly affordable—and in many cases, even cheaper than pre-pandemic averages. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend [...]
TSA Bans Power Banks in Checked Luggage: What Travelers Need to Know As of March 1, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has prohibited passengers from placing power banks and other lithium-ion battery-powered devices in their checked luggage. This decision follows a mid-air fire incident on a South Korean Air Busan flight in January, allegedly [...]
Airport Security at EWR in 2025: How to Speed Through Checkpoints Like a Pro Flying out of Newark International Airport comes with it’s challenges but getting quickly and easily through airport security is often a top time killer. But if you know what you’re doing, EWR’s updated security process in 2025 is a lot smoother [...]
Top 5 Airline Travel Apps It’s incredible how much simpler air travel becomes once you’ve found the right app to guide you. There’s no more scrolling through countless sites, juggling flight details, or panicking about last-minute schedule changes. Now, a handful of apps can handle everything from booking to boarding, all with a few taps [...]
What You Should Know About Newark Airport's Big Overhaul Newark Liberty International Airport is about to enter a new chapter. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has unveiled plans to modernize the airport, promising a smoother, more comfortable travel experience for passengers. While these upgrades will undoubtedly make Newark more traveler-friendly in [...]
