I slept at the airport before an early flight to avoid waking up at the crack of dawn. The noise and the nerves left me regretting my decision.

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The author takes a selfie in front of an empty check-in area at London Gatwick Airport where a clock shows the time is 2:30 a.m.
The sleep-deprived author at London Gatwick Airport at 2:30 a.m.

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If you're flying during the government shutdown, you're 10 times more likely to be delayed by staff shortages than normal

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An airplane takes off near the control tower at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on October 8, 2025.
Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, saw average delays of 31 minutes due to understaffing.

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An LA airport was left without air traffic controllers for 6 hours as the government shutdown causes travel chaos

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A dark and unstaffed air traffic control tower is seen at the Hollywood Burbank Airport on October 6, 2025 in Burbank, California.
The unstaffed air traffic control tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport on Monday.

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Travel chaos as 'cyberattack' disrupts European airports, including London's Heathrow

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A British Airways A380 takes off from London Heathrow Airport.
A British Airways A380 takes off from London Heathrow Airport.

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Map shows exodus of private jets from Augusta's small, usually quiet, airport after the Masters

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A map of the continental US shows hundreds of private jets leaving Augusta after the Masters on Sunday 13 April 2025.
229 private jets left Augusta on Sunday, with around 2,100 flights in and out of the airport last week.

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I love airport lounges and flight upgrades, but I worry I'll regret spoiling my tween with them

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Author's son sitting in premium seat with rolled up blanket on United flight
My son has enjoyed flying in premium class but I also want him to appreciate economy.

Amanda Adler

American Airlines is starting to shame passengers who try to board too early

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A flyer at an AA ticket counter.
American Airlines is rolling out software that will alert staff to passengers who try to board too early.

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I take 'positioning' flights to save hundreds when I fly. This trick helps me get discounted business-class seats, too.

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Man with suitcase watching plane through glass wall of airport
I (not pictured) have flown so many times and positioning flights have helped me save money.

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I've explored the world's most luxurious airport, complete with a butterfly garden and a pool. It's my favorite layover spot.

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A selfie of the author at the Changi pool holding a cocktail stitched with a picture of the indoor waterfall.
Changi Airport in Singapore is my favorite airport to have a long layover.

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Apple is making it easier to find your lost luggage by letting you share AirTag tracking info with airlines

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Apple AirTag in hand
Apple's Find My system will introduce a new Share Item Location feature.

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