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From tourism to airlines to logistics and more, here’s Vox’s coverage of all things travel.

The crisis in American air travel
Today, Explained newsletter

Airports have lately been plagued by staffing shortages, security delays, and a string of worrying incidents.

By Caitlin Dewey
The crisis in American air travel
Today, Explained newsletter

Airports have lately been plagued by staffing shortages, security delays, and a string of worrying incidents.

By Caitlin Dewey
Video
Filming British romance is all about locationFilming British romance is all about location
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Video

From moors to manors, the key to adapting 19th-century romance on film is in Great Britain’s epic landscapes.

By Benjamin Stephen
Culture
Why expensive airline “premiums” don’t feel special at allWhy expensive airline “premiums” don’t feel special at all
Culture

From getting to pick your seat to boarding in a better zone, airlines have turned “premium” add-ons into big profits.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Airports and airlines have a fake service dog problemAirports and airlines have a fake service dog problem
Culture

Why so many people take advantage of airlines’ service dog loophole.

By Alex Abad-Santos

The latest in Travel

Culture
Please don’t make airports healthy again. Just make them more efficient.Please don’t make airports healthy again. Just make them more efficient.
Culture

Mini gyms and healthier food options aren’t going to make airports less miserable.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
Delta is using AI to give you a personalized airfare. It could be the future of pricing.Delta is using AI to give you a personalized airfare. It could be the future of pricing.
Technology

Companies can harvest everything from your location to your search history to determine how much you pay.

By Adam Clark Estes
Culture
Everything we know about the Air India crash points to an uncomfortable truthEverything we know about the Air India crash points to an uncomfortable truth
Culture

Officials and pilots are discouraging speculation. The preliminary investigation, however, is stark.

By Aja Romano
Video
Why your favorite movies fake their locationsWhy your favorite movies fake their locations
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Video

And why so many of them are shot in Vancouver.

By Edward Vega
What it means when someone says “he went to Turkey”
Culture

Welcome to the hair transplant capital of the world

By Alex Abad-Santos
Explain It to Me
Why do hotel lobbies smell like that?Why do hotel lobbies smell like that?
Explain It to Me

Scent is a way to draw you in and, hopefully, get you to open your wallet.

By Whizy Kim
The hidden cause behind your miserable flight delays
Money

Flight attendants are underpaid and overworked — and that hurts passengers, too.

By Whizy Kim
Climate
What do you do if The Really Big One strikes on your vacation?What do you do if The Really Big One strikes on your vacation?
Climate

It’s time to add one more contingency to your travel plans: a major natural disaster.

By Oshan Jarow
Science
SpaceX’s risky mission will go farther into space than we’ve been in 50 yearsSpaceX’s risky mission will go farther into space than we’ve been in 50 years
Science

The privately funded venture will test out new aerospace technology.

By Ellen Ioanes
Life
Skip the airport. It’s time to plan the perfect road trip.Skip the airport. It’s time to plan the perfect road trip.
Life

Five tips to ensure you have a seamless adventure on the open road.

By Allie Volpe
Money
Traveling has never been better if you’re rich — but it’s worse if you’re notTraveling has never been better if you’re rich — but it’s worse if you’re not
Money

Looking at the growing rift in travel spending.

By Whizy Kim
Even Better
Going on vacation with friends? Read this first.Going on vacation with friends? Read this first.
Even Better

If you want to get away together, but you don’t want to fight, here’s what you need to know.

By Allie Volpe
Money
Boeing’s problems were as bad as you thoughtBoeing’s problems were as bad as you thought
Money

Whistleblowers, lawsuits, government investigations, and suspicious deaths abound.

By Whizy Kim
Politics
You could soon get cash for a delayed flightYou could soon get cash for a delayed flight
Politics

Flying has gotten hellish. Consumers might finally get compensated.

By Li Zhou
Travel
“Equivalent to having 50 Super Bowls”: The staggering — and lucrative — scale of eclipse tourism“Equivalent to having 50 Super Bowls”: The staggering — and lucrative — scale of eclipse tourism
Travel

More people will travel for this event than for one of the country’s biggest games.

By Li Zhou
Today, Explained newsletter
How to think about Boeing’s recent safety issuesHow to think about Boeing’s recent safety issues
Today, Explained newsletter

Flying is still extremely safe. But Boeing’s safety issues are real.

By Marin Cogan
Politics
No, DEI isn’t making airplanes fall apartNo, DEI isn’t making airplanes fall apart
Politics

Republicans have launched an ill-informed campaign to blame diversity policies for aircraft safety issues.

By Fabiola Cineas
Rental cars, where the fees are limitless and a reservation is a little bit fake
Money

The baffling structure of rental car taxes and fees, explained.

By Emily Stewart
Take the visitor’s approach to exploring your own city
Even Better

You don’t need to be a tourist to appreciate where you live.

By Allie Volpe
Money
What a summer of hellish flights taught us about flying nowWhat a summer of hellish flights taught us about flying now
Money

Easy air travel is a thing of the past.

By Whizy Kim
How to travel now
How airplane legroom got so tightHow airplane legroom got so tight
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How to travel now

And why it isn’t regulated — yet.

By Edward Vega
European Union
The extra step you’ll need to take before flying to Europe next yearThe extra step you’ll need to take before flying to Europe next year
European Union

The EU has a new travel authorization program, ETIAS, set to roll out in 2024 that will affect travelers across the globe.

By Ellen Ioanes
The weirdly common, very expensive travel scam you should avoid
How to travel now

Do not click on that travel website (probably).

By Emily Stewart
How to travel now
What is ecotourism? A guide on how to travel sustainably.What is ecotourism? A guide on how to travel sustainably.
How to travel now

Immerse yourself in nature — with respect for the environment and the culture that supports it.

By Julieta Cardenas
How to travel now
Why Americans love big carsWhy Americans love big cars
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How to travel now

It’s not just a consumer choice; it’s a policy choice.

By Laura Bult
How to travel now
Traveling with a baby? Here’s what you need.Traveling with a baby? Here’s what you need.
How to travel now

12 products that’ll make your trip so much easier.

By Nisha Chittal
Stop trying to have the perfect vacation. You’re ruining everyone else’s.
How to travel now

Entitlement and endless optimization have turned travel into an unfun bloodsport.

By Rebecca Jennings
How to travel now
What I learned from taking a train across the USWhat I learned from taking a train across the US
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How to travel now

Here’s how US train travel went from excellent to mediocre.

By Dean Peterson
Travel
Why this summer is already shaping up to be a drag for travelersWhy this summer is already shaping up to be a drag for travelers
Travel

As delays and flight cancellations continue, here’s how weather — and even wildfire smoke — is causing logjams and delays.

By Whizy Kim
Travel
How to travel nowHow to travel now
Travel

The Vox guide to navigating the world, the country, and your own backyard.

By Nisha Chittal
How to travel now
How RVs get their swoopsHow RVs get their swoops
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How to travel now

This swoopy, swishy paint job defines the RV aesthetic.

By Estelle Caswell
How to visit Disney World without losing your mind
How to travel now

If you’re thinking about taking a trip, with your family or otherwise, read this guide.

By Carlye Wisel
What flight attendants wish all travelers knew
How to travel now

They can’t rebook your flight, but they can probably swing a free drink. Just remember that they’re human, too.

By Paulette Perhach
Tips for being a responsible, respectful traveler
How to travel now

Consider the culture, people, and the earth when you travel.

By Allie Volpe
You’re going on vacation. What should you do with your pet?
How to travel now

Tips on how to give your cat or dog a good life while you travel — from three pet experts.

By Kenny Torrella
Solo travel safety advice, according to experts
How to travel now

Smart solo travel tips to help you avoid scams, creeps, and loneliness.

By Allie Volpe
Money
The ultimate score for rich people? “Golden” passports.The ultimate score for rich people? “Golden” passports.
Money

A few hundred thousand dollars can buy citizenship in some very pretty places.

By Whizy Kim
World Politics
Why strikes might disrupt your summer EurotripWhy strikes might disrupt your summer Eurotrip
World Politics

Inflation in Europe and the United Kingdom is prompting a wave of labor action across the continent.

By Jen Kirby
The era of peak travel is over
Culture

Covid-19 changed the world’s jet-setting ways in the blink of an eye. It could take years to return to normal.

By Sarah Khan
Money
Real IDs, explainedReal IDs, explained
Money

Millions of Americans who have driver’s licenses still haven’t upgraded to a Real ID.

By Terry Nguyen