United Airlines is turning one of air travel’s biggest frustrations into its newest premium perk. Later this year, travelers will be able to book a new Economy Plus option on the carrier’s upcoming Airbus A321XLR jets that swap the dreaded middle seat for extra personal space and a built-in shared…

As millions of holidaymakers take to the skies this summer, aviation authorities are renewing warnings over one of the most common items found in travellers’ luggage. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Passengers are being urged not to pack power banks, vapes and other lithium battery-powered devices in checked bags following a sharp rise…

On Saturday nights in downtown Los Angeles, one warehouse party is trading EDM for ambient music, and glow sticks for blankets. At the “Remember Those Quiet Evenings” on July 11, guests arrived with pillows, settled onto the floor and spent the night listening to Tibetan singing bowls, modular synthesizers and…

“Love is what makes a Subaru” — but regulatory labels are what make them roadworthy. Subaru has issued a recall for 541,237 vehicles due to a misprinted Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)  on the federally required certification labels, potentially leading to safety risks associated with vehicle overloading, the US National…

Want free chow? Dress like a cow.  Scoring choice Chik-Fil-A grub on the house today, July 14, lionized as “Cow Appreciation Day,” by the fast-food chain, is as easy as sporting spots and strapping on utters.  From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Chik-Fil-A, symbolized by a beloved bovine that…

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have four children, two of whom have congenital health issues we’ve been managing. One child is leading a “normal” life and is a spunky little kid. Our other child may be more impacted down the road, and we continue to seek answers. If people…

Heading to Portuguese beaches this summer and not sure where on the sand you’re allowed to stick your parasol? That uncertainty should end with a new map that will be placed at the entrance to beaches in the Algarve and along the Alentejo coast, showing concession, circulation and safety areas…

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the vast selection of national parks throughout the U.S. and its territories, but one location requires a valid passport to enter. The National Park of American Samoa is one of the most remote of its kind, located around 2,600 miles Southwest of Hawaii. This national park is…

Severe weather in Atlanta disrupted flights across the globe this week. phive2015 – stock.adobe.com More than 2,600 flights were canceled or delayed nationwide because of severe thunderstorms in Georgia yesterday. Lightning, fierce winds and heavy rain caused the Federal Aviation Administration to declare an immediate ground stop, temporarily blocking flights…

The perfect time to visit America’s favorite grocery store may surprise you, and so will this hack for finding the ideal shopping window. It’s well established that Trader Joe’s has a rabid fan base, drawn by the reasonable prices, “flirtatious” checkout folks, and cult favorite mini totes. Understandably, TJ stores…