Visitors who don’t venture beyond Waikiki Beach in Honolulu on the island of Oahu are missing out on some beach gems. Venture out and you’ll find sea turtles and solitude.
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Southwest passenger ‘bombarded by inappropriate photos’ from stranger on her flight
Here’s a good reason for iPhone users to disable AirDrop while on planes: A Texas woman forgot and another passenger sent her unsolicited nude photos.
Hate the hassle of paying bag fees at the airport? American (finally) plans to offer prepay option
American plans to let travelers pay for bags before they get to the airport beginning this fall. United, Delta and discount airlines already do.
Biofuel, beeswax wraps and recyclable coffee cups: United debuts ‘eco-friendly flight’
A United Chicago-to-LA flight was dubbed the “Flight for the Planet” because it showcased steps the airline is taking to reduce its carbon footprint.
Southwest’s three-day sale ends Thursday: What you need to know to score cheap tickets
Southwest’s three-day fare sale, held twice a year, ends Thursday. Act now to snag $49, $79, $99 and $129 for late summer and fall travel.
Spirit Airlines announces next new destination: booming Nashville
The discount carrier will launch daily nonstop service between Nashville International Airport and six cities this fall.
Find another place to stash your boarding pass; Southwest is eliminating paper ticket jackets
Southwest said the move, spurred by more travelers using mobile boarding passes, will eliminate waste. Most U.S. airlines ditched them years ago.
Want to book holiday flights? Southwest to start selling Thanksgiving, Christmas tickets this week
Unlike other major airlines, Southwest opens it schedule in shorter increments. On Thursday, it will start selling tickets through Jan. 5.
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Flying this summer? 8 things to know if you haven’t been on a plane for a year
Summer travelers can expect busier airports, higher bag fees and seat selection fees, more basic economy tickets and potentially longer TSA lines.