If you don’t have a seat assignment before your flight, is there anything you can do to boost your odds of a better spot? Cruising Altitude this week looks at your options, any why basically none of them are sure shots. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Most airlines are doubling down on investments to attract premium passengers. Cruising Altitude this week asks the question: as the economy softens, will travelers still pay the extra price? Here’s what experts say. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Airlines don’t have clear guidance on what to do if you need to evacuate your flight with a service animal or pet, but Cruising Altitude this week explores how you can advocate for yourself and some of the best practices in an emergency. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Theres.... a new artist meme going around where you describe your style in detail with 3 samples and babes if that doesn't sound like training data i dont know what is

Are you the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk? Do you know them? Have an idea who they are? My DMs are open. Talk to me.

Wow a guest on MSNBC talking about this Charlie Kirk thing just said off-handedly that the first terrorists in history were a movement of Jewish zealots killing Romans, so that’s cool.

Yesterday I got to join JetBlue's final Embraer E190 flight and had a chance to write about why the plane means so much to me in Cruising Altitude this week www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

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As Southwest Airlines moves to restrict its industry-leading refund policy for plus-size passengers, Cruising Altitude this week takes a look at how major U.S. airlines stack up and how passengers who need extra space can travel safely, comfortably and economically. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

I got a first look at Amtrak’s new Acela trains ahead of their entry into regular service tomorrow. Here’s what passengers can expect www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Traveling internationally with your pet may have a few extra hurdles, but with the right advanced legwork it can be a smooth and stress-free experience. Cruising Altitude this week takes a look at what you need to know. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Airlines are already using AI to help set their prices, but that doesn’t mean airfares are personalized…yet. Cruising Altitude this week looks at how airlines are already using technology to tweak ticket prices, and what the future could hold. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Pilots, if you have thoughts, feel free to reach out! [email protected]

Getting older doesn’t have to stop you from traveling. Cruising Altitude this week offers some general advice on how to keep seeing the world, especially as you navigate the airports on the way. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

You can get extra space on your next flight without upgrading to business class, but you’ll probably still have to pay. Cruising Altitude this week looks at some of your options for leg and elbow room when you fly. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Don't get caught off guard if you have to gate check your carry-on. Cruising Altitude this week helps you know what to expect and how to prepare www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

‘It’s all about trusting yourself, pushing your limits’: Malawi’s first climbers take their sport to new heights

Is it ever OK to take your shoes off on a plane? Cruising Altitude this week walks through the safe, polite way to do it, and features possibly my favorite doodle yet. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Airline pricing can be intentionally opaque. This week’s Cruising Altitude takes a look at why, and explores some common questions about ways to save, like whether it’s cheaper to buy a roundtrip ticket or two one-ways. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Summer heat can make airplanes uncomfortably warm, especially while they’re on the ground. Cruising Altitude takes a look this week at why some advocates are calling for airplane cabin temperature regulations. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Four subway rides today, all of them delayed. Is it gonna be another one of *those* summers for the MTA?

Resharing my interview with Jim Obergefell today, the actual 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v Hodges, which legalized marriage equality nationwide www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Could supersonic flight return? I look back on the revolutionary Concorde and what the future might look like on today's episode of The Excerpt. art19.com/shows/5-thin...

As we approach the 25-year anniversary of a fatal crash that marked the beginning of the end of the Concorde program, Cruising Altitude this week takes a look at the past and future of supersonic passenger flight. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

In this week's Cruising Altitude I share one of my favorite avgeek tips for experiencing the luxury of international business class without breaking the bank. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Right now, I have no idea what happened to Air India 171 and neither do you.

When Scott Kirby said last month that the ULCC airline model was dead, my gut reaction was “that's crazy.” But the more I reflected and talked to smarter people, the more I realized he had something. Cruising Altitude this week is about what Kirby got right. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

10 years after marriage equality became the law of the land thanks to his legal battle, Jim Obergefell told me the thing that still means the most to him is hearing how the ruling helped others feel loved www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

DCA will be closed for part of June 14 to accommodate the military parade President Trump planned to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

In Cruising Altitude this week, I applaud Southwest Airlines' new personal electronic devices policy. Electronics fires are one of my biggest safety concerns as a frequent flyer, and policies like this both help raise awareness and keep us safe! www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

This week’s doodle is a NY Metro avgeek special as Cruising Altitude takes a look at what’s been going on in Newark and what it means for your summer flight plans. #iykyk www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

How do the pilots of your flight get to the cockpit? Cruising Altitude this week takes a look at pilot training www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Air traffic control has been top of the news cycle given everything going on in Newark. This week’s Cruising Altitude takes a look at how ATC got into such a precarious position, and what it’s actually going to take to modernize and fix it. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Checking in with my fellow aviation journos: how are you all holding up so far this year?

REAL ID day is here. Cruising Altitude this week answers some questions about how we got here and what it means for travelers now. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Our job as journalists isn't to only give readers what they want. It is to report facts as and when we find them, allowing readers to make their own minds up about where they stand. That includes sharing PUBLIC documents when we receive them. Documents/photos/video/audio that belongs to YOU.

Nobody likes being on a plane when the crew times out, but Cruising Altitude this week is about why you shouldn’t be mad when it happens. It’s for your safety! www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Just had a great conversation with someone about their customer service experience at the Social Security Administration in the last few months, but I can always use more voices. Want to talk about your experience? Reach out through email at [email protected] or Signal at sarahdwire.71

How do couples choose where to sit on planes? I’m single so I wouldn’t know! But Cruising Altitude this week was my chance to find out. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Rock Fantasy Climbers Heroes 🤝 “I have an enemy in this cave”

Confused by TSA screening rules? It might by on purpose. Cruising Altitude this week looks at why. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Sacred sites are helping travelers reconnect – with themselves and each other. I discuss on today's episode of The Excerpt podcast. art19.com/shows/5-thin...

This was a really nice story to work on going into Passover. Chag sameach! www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

An avgeek's dream: I got to go behind the curtain and see some of the stuff in Delta's archives that didn't make it onto the floor of the newly-renovated Flight Museum www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

As the Trump administration targets migrants and transgender people, Jewish Americans increasingly feel that history is in danger of repeating itself. Trans passport restrictions & hinderances on traveling freely, without harassment, are a key concern. Read more in my latest story for @19thnews.org

Why is your airport snack so expensive? Cruising Altitude this week asking the important questions. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Avelo Airlines confirmed to @usatoday.com it will begin on May 12 to operate deportation flights under a contract with ICE www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Do you have thoughts on how much stuff costs at airports? Want to chat to me about it for next week's Cruising Altitude?

#Lectoon! 😀

Why “cheese” might be the magic word to get on your next flight. Cruising Altitude this week takes a look at the growing use of biometrics around the airport. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...