Ashley Jones
Former Digital Trends Contributor
A writer and editor with more than a decade of experience in digital media, Ashley is a freelance journalist with bylines across a range of online and print publications. She specializes in producing lifestyle, travel, health and news content. When not working, she's usually reading, writing, parenting, or watching the Astros win championships.
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TSA Precheck is a must-have, but there’s another travel program you should join if traveling abroad
Set to travel abroad? You'll want to sign up for this government program. It's a STEP that could literally save your life.
The 6 travel apps every traveler should have on their phone
Embarking on your next journey handy travel apps downloaded can significantly enhance your travel experience. These travel apps are must-haves.
What is skiplagging? The travel hack airlines hate (and might penalize you for)
Skiplagging might seem like a great travel tip for keeping costs down, but it's probably more trouble than it's worth.
Turkey is about to overtake France as Europe’s second-most popular destination (and for a really weird reason)
France has long been Europe's second most popular destination (after Spain), but Turkey will soon surpass it. Here's why.
Flight attendant shares genius travel tips and a key hotel hack on TikTok
Flight attendants spend a lot of time in hotels. One took to TikTok to share her best travel tips.
Why air travel feels so expensive: Airlines will make a record $118B in extra fees this year
Increases in extra fees equates to $118B for airlines in 2023, according to a study
Clear is rolling out a new identity verification process (and travelers are going to like it)
This is everything travelers need to know about Clear's new ID process at the airport.
Use your Rapid Rewards points to book a Southwest Airlines flight ASAP — here’s why
If you're thinking of booking a Southwest Airlines flight using Rapid Rewards points, it's better to do it sooner rather than later.
Lyft reveals policy change that will make getting to the airport a lot less stressful this holiday season
Air travel can be stressful during the holiday season. Lyft has new guidelines that will make that a little easier.
Lonely Planet has a new list of the best countries to vacation in (and they’re not what you think)
Looking for a bucket-list worthy vacation destination? Lonely Planet has a few surprising countries to consider.
Travel to these 5 countries is more difficult because they don’t have an airport
These countries don't have an airport. Here's how you can travel to them.
There are finally direct flights to Tulum, one of the most popular places in Mexico
Travel to Tulum, Mexico, has traditionally meant a flight to Cancun, but those days are over thanks to a new Tulum airport.
Travel tips: LAX just banned an item tons of travelers carry (but you can recycle it!)
LAX airport has banned single-use water bottles. This is what you need to know.
The horrifying reason why you probably want to hold off on a trip to Paris, France
Paris, France, is usually a gorgeous city to visit — but this news about the city is giving travelers pause.
Despite air travel woes, people have been pretty happy with airports, study finds: Here’s why
JD Power has some new findings on just how satisfied people are with airports.
Visiting London? You’ll soon be able to check out secret World War II tunnels once used by spies and soldiers
The next time you're in London, the city's secret WWII tunnels are a must-see — so long as you visit after 2027.
Study: Flyers spend about $420 per year in airport terminals
How much do you spend in airports when you travel? This study provides insight.
Hotels are starting to charge for this once-free perk, and you’re not going to like it
Learn which beloved perk hotels will now charge for
Why you really shouldn’t book an Airbnb in NYC anymore
A new law aimed at short-term rentals means finding an Airbnb in NYC will be a lot harder.
Travel tips: Getaway House lets you get off the grid for as long as you want without changing your whole life
Need to get off the grid and way from it all for a while? Getaway House makes it nearly impossible to connect to the outside world
This Chrome extension can find you cheap flights that Google Flights can’t
Google Flights is a great tool, but it doesn't always find the cheapest flights. Try this instead.
This is the best time to book your flights for holiday travel, one expert says
Everyone wants to get a great deal on holiday travel, and this is the best time to book flights, an expert says
Southwest Airlines passengers should be stressing about canceled flights – a pilot strike is looming: Report
Southwest Airlines is facing a pilot strike, one report claims, which could cancel flights en masse
TSA is about to demand Real ID for most travel, and 32% of Americans don’t even know how to get one: Report
Real ID is about to be a must-have from TSA, and many Americans have no idea how to get one
Your travel bag probably doesn’t have an Apple AirTag, but it needs one — here’s why
Carry-on or checked, every bag you travel with should have an AirTag - here's why
Google Flights deals Hopper, Expedia, Travelocity, and Booking.com major blow with brilliant new feature
Google Flights will now tell you when the best time to book flights is so you can save money, dealing a major blow to less-popular services like Hopper
One airline is testing ‘only adults’ section, families with babies in the rear of the plane – but there’s a catch
One European airline is testing an "adults only" section, keeping babies at the rear of the plane, but there's a catch
Travelers agree: These are the scariest road trip routes
Uncover the most feared road trip routes in America from desolate deserts to isolated highways, explore the challenges and rewards of these iconic routes.
CheapCaribbean has a ridiculously simple new way to find the best beach vacation travel deals
Learn how CheapCaribean's new Budget Beach Finder can help travelers score great deals.
TSA just made a change that will make getting PreCheck a little bit easier
TSA PreCheck changes enrollment for the better to improve traveler access to this perk.
Southwest Airlines is reportedly ditching a feature tons of passengers use every year
Southwest is set to end earlybird check-ins on many flights, according to a new report
Flights to Paris are a steal right now, but there’s one good reason you should think twice about going to France
You can fly to Paris pretty cheap right now, but you'll want to think twice after reading this.
Travel in style — our 3 favorite luxury carry-on luggage pieces
A luxury carry-on luggage piece can make you feel as great as you look. Here are our favorites.
This is how many vacations Americans think they need per year
Americans reveal how many vacations they say they need each year for optimal well-being.
Should you travel to Hawaii right now? What to know about the wildfires
Hawaii is a gorgeous place to visit, but should you travel to Hawaii right now?
Airlines ask the FAA to let them cancel flights because one critical role is short-staffed
With one critical role short-staffed, airlines seek FAA permission to cancel flights.