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New York Flights

• Flight Chicago - New York (ORD - LGA) $33+
• Flight Atlanta - Newark (ATL - EWR) $40+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Newark (FLL - EWR) $50+
• Flight Miami - Newark (MIA - EWR) $50+
• Flight Orlando - Newark (MCO - EWR) $52+
• Flight Atlanta - New York (ATL - LGA) $53+
• Flight Dallas - New York (DFW - LGA) $57+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - New York (FLL - LGA) $61+
• Flight Miami - New York (MIA - LGA) $62+
• Flight Orlando - New York (MCO - LGA) $69+
• Flight Chicago - Newark (ORD - EWR) $84+
• Flight Dallas - Newark (DFW - EWR) $86+
• Flight Los Angeles - New York (LAX - LGA) $114+
• Flight Los Angeles - Newark (LAX - EWR) $115+
• Flight Chicago - New York (ORD - JFK) $127+
• Flight Burbank - Newark (BUR - EWR) $173+
• Flight Dallas - New York (DFW - JFK) $189+
• Flight San Francisco - New York (SFO - LGA) $210+
• Flight Seattle - Newark (SEA - EWR) $246+
• Flight San Francisco - Newark (SFO - EWR) $256+
• Flight Ontario - New York (ONT - JFK) $266+
• Flight San Francisco - New York (SFO - JFK) $267+
• Flight Los Angeles - New York (LAX - JFK) $279+
• Flight Seattle - New York (SEA - JFK) $288+

Orlando Flights

• Flight Philadelphia - Orlando (PHL - MCO) $37+
• Flight Baltimore - Orlando (BWI - MCO) $40+
• Flight Cleveland - Orlando (CLE - MCO) $40+
• Flight Houston - Orlando (HOU - MCO) $54+
• Flight Houston - Orlando (IAH - MCO) $54+
• Flight Boston - Orlando (BOS - MCO) $56+
• Flight Raleigh - Orlando (RDU - MCO) $56+

London Flights

• Flight New York - London (JFK - LGW) $331+
• Flight New Windsor - London (SWF - STN) $381+
• Flight Boston - London (BOS - LGW) $400+
• Flight Baltimore - London (BWI - LHR) $416+
• Flight New York - London (JFK - LHR) $416+
• Flight Washington, D.C. - London (IAD - LHR) $416+
• Flight Boston - London (BOS - LHR) $477+
• Flight Newark - London (EWR - LHR) $479+
• Flight New York - London (LGA - LHR) $480+

Fort Lauderdale Flights

• Flight Atlanta - Fort Lauderdale (ATL - FLL) $37+
• Flight Dallas - Fort Lauderdale (DFW - FLL) $37+
• Flight Philadelphia - Fort Lauderdale (PHL - FLL) $39+
• Flight Baltimore - Fort Lauderdale (BWI - FLL) $40+
• Flight Chicago - Fort Lauderdale (ORD - FLL) $40+
• Flight Detroit - Fort Lauderdale (DTW - FLL) $40+
• Flight Atlantic City - Fort Lauderdale (ACY - FLL) $46+

Boston Flights

• Flight Baltimore - Boston (BWI - BOS) $40+
• Flight Philadelphia - Boston (PHL - BOS) $46+
• Flight Newark - Boston (EWR - BOS) $49+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Boston (FLL - BOS) $56+
• Flight Chicago - Boston (ORD - BOS) $61+
• Flight Orlando - Boston (MCO - BOS) $68+
• Flight Atlanta - Boston (ATL - BOS) $69+

India Flights

• Flight New York - New Delhi (JFK - DEL) $506+
• Flight New York - Ahmedabad (JFK - AMD) $520+
• Flight New York - Mumbai (JFK - BOM) $536+
• Flight New York - Kochi (JFK - COK) $580+
• Flight New York - Chennai (JFK - MAA) $586+
• Flight Chicago - Hyderabad (ORD - HYD) $599+
• Flight New York - Hyderabad (JFK - HYD) $599+

Japan Flights

• Flight Los Angeles - Tokyo (LAX - NRT) $628+
• Flight San Francisco - Tokyo (SFO - NRT) $631+
• Flight San Francisco - Tokyo (SFO - HND) $728+
• Flight Los Angeles - Tokyo (LAX - HND) $731+
• Flight Seattle - Tokyo (SEA - NRT) $750+
• Flight Seattle - Tokyo (SEA - HND) $761+
• Flight Dallas - Tokyo (DFW - NRT) $863+

Phoenix Flights

• Flight Dallas - Phoenix (DFW - PHX) $40+
• Flight Ontario - Phoenix (ONT - PHX) $40+
• Flight Los Angeles - Phoenix (LAX - PHX) $50+
• Flight Santa Ana - Phoenix (SNA - PHX) $58+
• Flight Portland - Phoenix (PDX - PHX) $66+
• Flight Chicago - Phoenix (ORD - PHX) $76+
• Flight Oakland - Phoenix (OAK - PHX) $76+

Honolulu Flights

• Flight San Francisco - Honolulu (SFO - HNL) $252+
• Flight San Diego - Honolulu (SAN - HNL) $255+
• Flight Los Angeles - Honolulu (LAX - HNL) $274+
• Flight San Jose - Honolulu (SJC - HNL) $277+
• Flight Ontario - Honolulu (ONT - HNL) $290+
• Flight Sacramento - Honolulu (SMF - HNL) $341+
• Flight Seattle - Honolulu (SEA - HNL) $349+

Los Angeles Flights

• Flight Oakland - Los Angeles (OAK - LAX) $40+
• Flight San Francisco - Los Angeles (SFO - LAX) $50+
• Flight Dallas - Los Angeles (DFW - LAX) $57+
• Flight Houston - Los Angeles (HOU - LAX) $66+
• Flight Houston - Los Angeles (IAH - LAX) $66+
• Flight Minneapolis - Los Angeles (MSP - LAX) $66+
• Flight San Jose - Los Angeles (SJC - LAX) $75+
• Flight Atlanta - Los Angeles (ATL - LAX) $79+
• Flight Portland - Los Angeles (PDX - LAX) $79+

Chicago Flights

• Flight Atlanta - Chicago (ATL - ORD) $36+
• Flight Dallas - Chicago (DFW - ORD) $46+
• Flight New York - Chicago (LGA - ORD) $50+
• Flight Tampa - Chicago (TPA - ORD) $57+
• Flight Boston - Chicago (BOS - ORD) $62+
• Flight Orlando - Chicago (MCO - ORD) $65+
• Flight Baltimore - Chicago (BWI - ORD) $70+

Denver Flights

• Flight Minneapolis - Denver (MSP - DEN) $38+
• Flight Los Angeles - Denver (LAX - DEN) $57+
• Flight Ontario - Denver (ONT - DEN) $58+
• Flight Atlanta - Denver (ATL - DEN) $70+
• Flight Dallas - Denver (DFW - DEN) $84+
• Flight Chicago - Denver (ORD - DEN) $92+
• Flight Austin - Denver (AUS - DEN) $93+

Washington, D.C. Flights

• Flight Atlanta - Baltimore (ATL - BWI) $32+
• Flight Boston - Baltimore (BOS - BWI) $40+
• Flight Dallas - Baltimore (DFW - BWI) $62+
• Flight Houston - Baltimore (HOU - BWI) $62+
• Flight Chicago - Baltimore (ORD - BWI) $69+
• Flight Los Angeles - Baltimore (LAX - BWI) $105+
• Flight Boston - Washington, D.C. (BOS - DCA) $129+
• Flight Boston - Washington, D.C. (BOS - IAD) $148+
• Flight Dallas - Washington, D.C. (DFW - DCA) $154+
• Flight Houston - Washington, D.C. (HOU - DCA) $154+
• Flight Minneapolis - Washington, D.C. (MSP - DCA) $154+
• Flight Atlanta - Washington, D.C. (ATL - DCA) $156+
• Flight Chicago - Washington, D.C. (ORD - IAD) $162+
• Flight New York - Washington, D.C. (LGA - DCA) $177+
• Flight Chicago - Washington, D.C. (ORD - DCA) $183+
• Flight Atlanta - Washington, D.C. (ATL - IAD) $188+
• Flight Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. (LAX - IAD) $197+
• Flight San Francisco - Baltimore (SFO - BWI) $204+
• Flight San Francisco - Washington, D.C. (SFO - DCA) $219+
• Flight Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. (LAX - DCA) $232+
• Flight Dallas - Washington, D.C. (DFW - IAD) $236+
• Flight Houston - Washington, D.C. (HOU - IAD) $249+
• Flight San Francisco - Washington, D.C. (SFO - IAD) $274+
• Flight Seattle - Washington, D.C. (SEA - IAD) $282+

Atlanta Flights

• Flight Detroit - Atlanta (DTW - ATL) $25+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Atlanta (FLL - ATL) $31+
• Flight Chicago - Atlanta (ORD - ATL) $32+
• Flight Philadelphia - Atlanta (PHL - ATL) $32+
• Flight Miami - Atlanta (MIA - ATL) $33+
• Flight Houston - Atlanta (HOU - ATL) $39+
• Flight Houston - Atlanta (IAH - ATL) $39+

United States Flights

• Flight Newark - Miami (EWR - MIA) $41+
• Flight Newark - Fort Lauderdale (EWR - FLL) $50+
• Flight New York - Atlanta (LGA - ATL) $53+
• Flight New York - Fort Lauderdale (LGA - FLL) $55+
• Flight New York - Miami (LGA - MIA) $55+

Hawaii Flights

• Flight Los Angeles - Hawaii (LAX - USHI) $249+
• Flight San Francisco - Hawaii (SFO - USHI) $252+
• Flight San Diego - Hawaii (SAN - USHI) $255+
• Flight San Jose - Hawaii (SJC - USHI) $277+
• Flight Ontario - Hawaii (ONT - USHI) $290+
• Flight Seattle - Hawaii (SEA - USHI) $337+
• Flight Las Vegas - Hawaii (LAS - USHI) $402+

Tampa Flights

• Flight Atlanta - Tampa (ATL - TPA) $38+
• Flight Baltimore - Tampa (BWI - TPA) $38+
• Flight Atlantic City - Tampa (ACY - TPA) $49+
• Flight Detroit - Tampa (DTW - TPA) $53+
• Flight Dallas - Tampa (DFW - TPA) $54+
• Flight Chicago - Tampa (ORD - TPA) $57+
• Flight New York - Tampa (LGA - TPA) $65+

Houston Flights

• Flight Atlanta - Houston (ATL - IAH) $40+
• Flight Miami - Houston (MIA - IAH) $43+
• Flight Chicago - Houston (ORD - IAH) $44+
• Flight Dallas - Houston (DFW - IAH) $47+
• Flight Orlando - Houston (MCO - IAH) $57+
• Flight Philadelphia - Houston (PHL - IAH) $57+
• Flight Detroit - Houston (DTW - IAH) $61+

Las Vegas Flights

• Flight Los Angeles - Las Vegas (LAX - LAS) $27+
• Flight Dallas - Las Vegas (DFW - LAS) $32+
• Flight Burbank - Las Vegas (BUR - LAS) $38+
• Flight Oakland - Las Vegas (OAK - LAS) $40+
• Flight Santa Ana - Las Vegas (SNA - LAS) $40+
• Flight Seattle - Las Vegas (SEA - LAS) $51+
• Flight San Francisco - Las Vegas (SFO - LAS) $67+
• Flight Denver - Las Vegas (DEN - LAS) $76+
• Flight Chicago - Las Vegas (ORD - LAS) $79+
• Flight Houston - Las Vegas (HOU - LAS) $80+
• Flight Houston - Las Vegas (IAH - LAS) $80+
• Flight Detroit - Las Vegas (DTW - LAS) $83+
• Flight Baltimore - Las Vegas (BWI - LAS) $87+
• Flight Atlanta - Las Vegas (ATL - LAS) $90+

Miami Flights

• Flight Dallas - Miami (DFW - MIA) $33+
• Flight Atlanta - Miami (ATL - MIA) $39+
• Flight Philadelphia - Miami (PHL - MIA) $39+
• Flight Baltimore - Miami (BWI - MIA) $40+
• Flight Chicago - Miami (ORD - MIA) $40+
• Flight Charlotte - Miami (CLT - MIA) $48+
• Flight Houston - Miami (HOU - MIA) $50+
• Flight Houston - Miami (IAH - MIA) $50+
• Flight Boston - Miami (BOS - MIA) $60+
• Flight Detroit - Miami (DTW - MIA) $67+
• Flight Raleigh - Miami (RDU - MIA) $81+
• Flight Cleveland - Miami (CLE - MIA) $106+
• Flight New York - Miami (JFK - MIA) $117+
• Flight Los Angeles - Miami (LAX - MIA) $118+
• Flight Minneapolis - Miami (MSP - MIA) $122+
• Flight Denver - Miami (DEN - MIA) $149+
• Flight Hartford - Miami (BDL - MIA) $166+
• Flight Washington, D.C. - Miami (DCA - MIA) $169+
• Flight Ontario - Miami (ONT - MIA) $178+
• Flight Seattle - Miami (SEA - MIA) $183+

San Francisco Flights

• Flight Ontario - San Francisco (ONT - SFO) $38+
• Flight San Diego - San Francisco (SAN - SFO) $48+
• Flight Los Angeles - San Francisco (LAX - SFO) $51+
• Flight Phoenix - San Francisco (PHX - SFO) $68+
• Flight Santa Ana - San Francisco (SNA - SFO) $86+
• Flight Dallas - San Francisco (DFW - SFO) $110+
• Flight Denver - San Francisco (DEN - SFO) $113+
• Flight Minneapolis - San Francisco (MSP - SFO) $136+
• Flight Atlanta - San Francisco (ATL - SFO) $144+
• Flight Seattle - San Francisco (SEA - SFO) $144+
• Flight Chicago - San Francisco (ORD - SFO) $175+
• Flight Orlando - San Francisco (MCO - SFO) $176+
• Flight Miami - San Francisco (MIA - SFO) $189+
• Flight Baltimore - San Francisco (BWI - SFO) $191+

Seattle Flights

• Flight Phoenix - Seattle (PHX - SEA) $72+
• Flight Denver - Seattle (DEN - SEA) $83+
• Flight San Diego - Seattle (SAN - SEA) $84+
• Flight Ontario - Seattle (ONT - SEA) $87+
• Flight Los Angeles - Seattle (LAX - SEA) $91+
• Flight San Jose - Seattle (SJC - SEA) $105+
• Flight Santa Ana - Seattle (SNA - SEA) $111+

Paris Flights

• Flight Baltimore - Paris (BWI - CDG) $299+
• Flight Boston - Paris (BOS - CDG) $308+
• Flight Washington, D.C. - Paris (IAD - CDG) $314+
• Flight New Windsor - Paris (SWF - CDG) $324+
• Flight New York - Paris (JFK - CDG) $351+
• Flight New York - Paris (JFK - ORY) $392+
• Flight Atlanta - Paris (ATL - CDG) $395+

Europe Flights

• Flight Newark - Barcelona (EWR - BCN) $349+
• Flight New York - Rome (JFK - FCO) $410+

Florida Flights

• Flight Philadelphia - Florida (PHL - USFL) $37+
• Flight Baltimore - Florida (BWI - USFL) $40+
• Flight Chicago - Florida (ORD - USFL) $40+
• Flight Newark - Florida (EWR - USFL) $41+
• Flight New York - Florida (LGA - USFL) $55+
• Flight Boston - Florida (BOS - USFL) $56+
• Flight Dallas - Florida (DFW - USFL) $65+

Dallas Flights

• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Dallas (FLL - DFW) $40+
• Flight Atlanta - Dallas (ATL - DFW) $41+
• Flight Chicago - Dallas (ORD - DFW) $42+
• Flight Tampa - Dallas (TPA - DFW) $54+
• Flight Minneapolis - Dallas (MSP - DFW) $56+
• Flight Los Angeles - Dallas (LAX - DFW) $60+
• Flight Orlando - Dallas (MCO - DFW) $63+

San Diego Flights

• Flight Houston - San Diego (HOU - SAN) $40+
• Flight Houston - San Diego (IAH - SAN) $40+
• Flight San Jose - San Diego (SJC - SAN) $40+
• Flight Phoenix - San Diego (PHX - SAN) $48+
• Flight Sacramento - San Diego (SMF - SAN) $48+
• Flight San Francisco - San Diego (SFO - SAN) $48+
• Flight Oakland - San Diego (OAK - SAN) $53+

Frequently asked questions

What do i need to know before booking a flight.

There are various factors to consider when booking a flight including cost, fare classes, baggage policies, the complications of flying long haul, and complying with airport regulations. To make your booking journey smoother KAYAK has developed a comprehensive flight guide including insights on finding affordable flights, packing efficiently, and utilizing the best travel tools.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a flight?

The best day to book your flight depends on a number of factors, but there are general trends that you can follow to increase your chances of cheaper plane tickets. Based on an analysis of KAYAK data for all flights departing from inside United States over the last 12 months, the cheapest day to fly for domestic flights is Wednesday. For international flights, Tuesday had the cheapest tickets on average.

Which month of the year are flight prices lowest?

It’s well established that flights in the low season are generally cheaper than ticket prices during the high season. That means that knowing which month to find the lowest priced plane tickets will depend heavily on seasonality and your destination. While avoiding peak travel times can help you keep costs down, our data shows that the month with the lowest priced plane tickets for domestic flights based on all searches made on KAYAK in the last 12 months was January, while the most expensive was March. If you’re booking an international flight, then January is the cheapest month to fly and June the most expensive.

When is the best time to buy plane tickets - Last minute or in advance?

Last minute flight deals are definitely up for grabs but when exactly to purchase your plane tickets will depend on where you’re traveling to and from. Based on all data for flight searches made on KAYAK over the last 12 months, prices for domestic flights remained below the average price up to 1 weeks before departure. For international flights, deals could still be had up to 1 weeks prior to the departure date, with prices remaining below average. If you’re flexible, KAYAK brings you both advance and last minute one-way and round-trip flight deals.

Can flying international flights with a layover save money on airfare?

For many long-haul international flights, flying non-stop is not possible and you will have to fly with a layover. Some routes will offer both and you could consider flying with a layover for a number of reasons. Firstly, breaking up what would otherwise be a long-haul flight, taking a rest and then completing the journey might make the flight more manageable. Secondly, prices can also be lower than non-stop flights, so while it might take longer for you to reach your destination, you could save money. We’ve looked at prices over the last 12 months for the 100 most popular international destinations for KAYAK users and on average, prices for non-stop flights were cheaper than flights with a layover.

How does KAYAK find such low flight prices?

KAYAK processes over 2 billion flight queries annually and displays results from hundreds of airlines and third party sites, allowing it to find a variety of flight prices and options. It also displays results from 2M+ properties along with rental cars, vacation packages, activities and millions of verified reviews so users can see as many available travel options as possible.

How do I find the best flight deals on KAYAK?

A simple flight search at https://www.kayak.com/flights scans for prices on hundreds of travel sites in seconds. We gather flight deals from across the web and put them in one place. Then on the search results page you can use various filters to compare options for the same flight and easily choose the best flight deal from all of the deals coming straight from the travel sites to your screen, with no extra fee from KAYAK.

How can Hacker Fares save me money?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets on different airlines when it can save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket.

Does KAYAK query more flight providers than competitors?

Yes, KAYAK has access to more data and information than online travel agencies and consistently outperforms the competition in accuracy, globally.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you flights up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. That way, you can see if leaving a day or two earlier will find you a better deal. You can also select the flexible "weekend" or "month" search options to widen your search range and find the cheapest price that works for you.

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Which day of the week is the best day to buy cheap airline tickets?

For both U.S. domestic and international travel, Sundays can be cheaper for airline ticket purchases. Fridays tend to be the most expensive day to book a flight. Booking on the right day of the week could save you up to 6% on your airfare, according to historical data*.

When is the best time to buy airline tickets?

Based on 2020 And 2021 global flight data for Economy tickets, prices usually start to increase 56 days before departure for domestic flights. When traveling internationally, prices usually start to increase 21 days before departure*. Keep in mind that this isn’t a hard-and-fast rule; keeping an eye on prices is a good idea when trying to find the best airfare deals. Compare fares across different airlines, and set up a price alert for your preferred route.

Which are the cheapest days to fly?

Analysis of domestic and international airfare prices shows that flying out on Fridays can be cheaper. Many travelers start their trips on Sundays, so your chances of a lower price are better when departing early in the week instead. Starting your trip on a Friday could be almost 11% cheaper than air travel on Sundays, so book flights online wisely*!

Which is the cheapest month to fly?

The cheapest month to fly can vary depending on where you’re going, so finding the best rates largely comes down to avoiding peak travel times for your destination. If you’re looking for cheap international flights , the most expensive month tends to be February, while the cheapest is November with cheap flights in November offering potential savings of up to 34.6% relative to February. Cheap domestic flights work a bit differently, with March being the most expensive and August being the least expensive with cheap flights in August offering savings of up to 35%*.

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How can I save money on flights?

Mixing and matching airline tickets and fare types could help save money on airfare to your destination. Easily compare prices for carriers, arrival and departure dates, airplane cabin class, and more when you book with Expedia. Booking your plane ticket on a Sunday, and departing on Friday, could possibly save you money* based on historical data. You can also filter for flights based on your budget, such as looking for cheap flights under $200 specifically.

How can I get cheap last-minute flight deals?

The historical data analysis of flight pricing patterns shows that you can still find amazing airfare deals 3 weeks prior to departure* when traveling domestically. International last-minute flights offer great deals 2 weeks prior to departure if you’re flying premium, but economy travelers may want to strive for no less than 4 weeks out*. Try to stay flexible with travel dates, airports, and nonstop/layover flights to find the cheapest flights on Expedia. Whether you’re planning a quick business trip or a spontaneous holiday with friends, you’ll have your choice of last-minute flights, roundtrip, or multicity flights on Expedia. You’ll find everything you need for your travels all in one place — and all at the right price.

How do I book with Expedia?

Booking your flight with Expedia is easy, as all you have to do is implement your travel dates, departure destination, like flights from Atlanta or flights from Hartsfield-Jackson , and arrival destination into the search. Then, all the available flights for those dates and destinations will appear. You can use search filters to narrow down the results as well based on a variety of factors like the airline, number of stops, departure time, and policies like seat choice and refundable bookings. Additionally, travelers may alter their search for round-trip flights, one-way flights, and multicity flights.

What should I look out for when booking flights?

Several factors go into any flight booking, and you’ll need to keep an eye out for them all to ensure that you get the travel time, luggage policy, airline, and class you want. Consider which airport is closest to your ultimate destination (travelers to Los Angeles may prefer flights to LAX over flights to PSP , and make sure that the flight will accommodate all the luggage you plan on bringing. Additionally, consider the different flight classes including economy flights for functionality and premium flights if you want to enjoy a more relaxing experience.

Where’s the cheapest place to travel?

The cheapest place to travel can be in the same country, like Chicago. Flights to Chicago are fairly affordable no matter where you’re coming from in the continental United States. Flights to Las Vegas tend to be pretty affordable as well. While the Vegas airport isn’t a hub for any major airline, it does have plenty of competition to keep prices relatively low.

Where can I fly for cheap?

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5 Of The Best Websites For Booking Travel Accommodations

I f you have travel plans coming up, you'll want to reserve your stay well before your departure dates are nearing. In fact, you'll want to do it not too long after you've booked your flight . Delaying this could leave you with limited accommodation options to choose from and have you dealing with steep prices.

The good news is that whether you're looking for a cozy bed and breakfast experience or a stay at a high-end all-inclusive hotel, there are a plethora of travel websites that make it easy to reserve accommodation in a place that suits your exact preferences. While you could always make the booking directly through a hotel's website, using a travel booking website helps you compare your options and check out reviews left by previous customers.

To help you get started, we've put together a list of some of the most preferred accommodation booking websites based on personal experience, user reviews, and the general user-friendliness of the platforms. You'll find a more detailed methodology explaining how we evaluated and selected the websites listed below toward the end of this list.

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No stranger to the accommodation booking scene, Airbnb has been offering unique boarding experiences since 2007. What makes Airbnb stand out from other similar platforms is that it allows you to live like a local by booking a room or an entire property in a residential neighborhood. This makes Airbnb accommodations appealing to people who want to experience a destination more authentically.

Searching for a property on Airbnb is fairly straightforward. All you need to do is enter your destination of choice, travel dates, and the number of guests checking in. After you do this, you'll be able to view the relevant listings.

The platform does a good job of showcasing its listings, including a detailed description of the property, pictures to help you understand what the space looks like, and reviews from past guests. While Airbnb, which has listings in around 100,000 cities and towns across the world, is a popular choice for many, a notable downside of using the platform is that guests may sometimes find themselves paying more than they initially expected, thanks to additional charges, like the cleaning fee. 

Still, if you're looking for a unique accommodation experience or have specific needs (for instance, if you'd like access to a full kitchen), an Airbnb listing might be just what you're looking for. The best part is that many Airbnb offers free Wi-Fi like traditional hotels, making them great for workstation purposes.

Hostelworld

Many travelers choose to stay in hostels, and it's no surprise why. Hostels present an affordable alternative to traditional hotels, making them ideal for backpackers and budget-conscious travelers. Beyond the cost savings (which is a major benefit for many), hostels also offer people who like to travel a social environment conducive to meeting and sharing experiences with like-minded folk.

Unlike in the past, hostels today offer relatively flexible accommodation solutions. For instance, if you're traveling with a friend or partner, you could look into reserving a private room. That said, if you're looking for a traditional hostel experience where you bunk with strangers, you'll want to reserve a spot at a reputable hostel. This, fortunately, becomes easy to do when you make the booking through Hostelworld .

When you're on Hostelworld's website, all you need to do is enter the details of your trip to view the hostels in the location. Before you complete your booking, check the property details, the house rules, and the reviews — if everything seems in order, you can proceed with making the payment.

Once you make the payment, Hostelworld offers a 100% booking guarantee. In the event that something goes wrong with your booking, the company will credit your account with the entire deposit you paid and an additional $50 that you can use toward future bookings.

Whether you want to book a traditional hotel accommodation, a private stay, or even long-term boarding, Agoda is a good bet. With a whole host of filters that allow you to specify your preferences in terms of the property type, distance from the city center, and more, Agoda helps you zero in on a property/hotel that works for you.

What's more, the website also allows you to specifically view hotels that are pet-friendly (which is great if you want to travel with your pet ), workstation-friendly, and ideal for groups. This way, you won't have to deal with any unpleasant surprises when you visit the property since you'll have a pretty good idea of what you're getting.

To help you make an informed decision, the platform lists the reviews left by past customers. Agoda's entire mission has been to make travel affordable for its customers. In line with this, the website runs a loyalty program called AgodaCash.

If you book a room at a hotel or property that participates in this program, you get awarded AgodaCash, which you can put toward future bookings to make your next stay more affordable. The only thing to note here is that you won't be able to use your AgodaCash in combination with other offers and rewards. Given this, you'll have to review the promotions available and choose one that offers the most savings.

Booking.com

Booking.com, which was founded almost 30 years ago in 1996, is one of the oldest and most popular online travel booking companies. Like in the case of Agoda, Booking.com makes it easy for you to look up hotel and property listings with its user-friendly interface.

One of the standout features of Booking.com is its trip planner, which is ideal for people who are uncertain about their travel plans. Additionally, the platform is pretty flexible in terms of offering you numerous room types and pricing tiers to choose from. This lets you view and take into consideration the upfront charges for different accommodation types, helping you make a well-thought-out decision.

Booking.com, like the other websites on this list, displays reviews left by previous travelers, so you get an unbiased idea of what the property has to offer. If you still have any specific questions that you would like answered before you complete the booking, you can use the "Ask a question" button that you'll find on the listing page for each property and post your questions.

Operational in over 70 countries with over three million listings, Expedia is a great choice for comparing your options before booking. If you decide to use Expedia as your travel booking partner, it's a good idea to sign up for OneKey, which is Expedia's rewards program.

With this program, you get to earn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent, which you can then use to book eligible hotels, car rentals , flights, and even activities in the future. You also get to save 10% or more with the Member Prices you'll have access to once you sign up for this program. So, if you're a budget-savvy traveler, there's no reason for you not to sign up for OneKey. 

Expedia's website itself is fairly user-friendly. The interface works similar to that of Agoda and Booking.com. Once you enter your details, the listings come up — you can further filter these by the accommodation type, price per night, guest rating, star rating, cancellation options, and more. You also get to view the most frequently asked questions and verified reviews and ratings on the listing page, which ensures complete transparency.

Why These Accommodation Booking Websites Made It To This List

While there are numerous accommodation booking platforms, the ones listed above were chosen primarily based on personal positive experiences with them. Each of these booking partners boasts a user-friendly interface with complete transparency in terms of listing negative and positive reviews. This allows the average traveler to make an informed decision before spending hundreds of dollars or more on a stay.

Additionally, these platforms had favorable ratings and reviews from customers on the mobile-based App Store and Play Store, which is also an indication of how popular they are. Remember that while these platforms are reliable and popular, it's important to do your due diligence regarding the amenities and quality of stay at individual hotels to avoid any unwanted surprises during your trip.

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Opportunities for industry leaders as new travelers take to the skies

Travel fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic—airline revenues dropped by 60 percent in 2020, and air travel and tourism are not expected to return to 2019 levels before 2024. 1 “ Back to the future? Airline sector poised for change post-COVID-19 ,” McKinsey, April 2, 2021; “ What will it take to go from ‘travel shock’ to surge? ” McKinsey, November 23, 2021. While this downturn is worrisome, it is likely to be temporary. McKinsey’s latest survey of more than 5,500 air travelers around the world shows that the aviation industry faces an even bigger challenge: sustainability.

The survey results indicate emerging trends in passenger priorities:

About the survey

We asked about 5,500 people in 13 countries, half of them women, to answer 36 questions in July 2021. Each had taken one or more flights in the previous 12 months. More than 25 percent took at least half of their flights for business reasons; 5 percent had taken more than eight flights in the previous 24 months. They ranged in age from 18 to over 75 and hailed from the US and Canada, the UK, Sweden, Spain, Poland, Germany, Saudi Arabia, India, China, Japan, Australia, and Brazil.

Topics included concerns about climate change and carbon emissions, carbon reduction measures, and factors influencing tourism stays and activities.

We compared the results to those of a survey asking the same questions that we conducted in July 2019.

• Most passengers understand that aviation has a significant impact on the environment. Emissions are now the top concern of respondents in 11 of the 13 countries polled, up from four in the 2019 survey. More than half of respondents said they’re “really worried” about climate change, and that aviation should become carbon neutral in the future.
• Travelers continue to prioritize price and connections over sustainability in booking decisions, for now. This may be partly because no airline has built a business system or brand promise on sustainability. Also, some consumers may currently be less concerned about their own impact because they’re flying less frequently in the pandemic. That said, almost 40 percent of travelers globally are now willing to pay at least two percent more for carbon-neutral tickets, or about $20 for a $1,000 round-trip, and 36 percent plan to fly less to reduce their climate impact.
• Attitudes and preferences vary widely among countries and customer segments. Around 60 percent of travelers in Spain are willing to pay more for carbon-neutral flights, for example, compared to nine percent in India and two percent in Japan.

This article outlines steps that airlines, airports, and their suppliers could take to respond to changing attitudes and preferences. The survey findings suggest that airlines may need to begin with gaining a deeper understanding of changes across heterogenous customer segments and geographies. With those insights in hand, they could tailor their communications, products, and services to differentiate their brands, build awareness among each passenger segment, and better connect with customers.

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The survey findings point to fundamental and ongoing changes in consumer behavior.

After a decade of steady growth in passenger traffic, air travel was hit hard by the pandemic. International air travel immediately fell by almost 100 percent, and overall bookings declined by more than 60 percent for 2020, according to Airports Council International. At the time of writing, revenue passenger miles have returned to close to pre-pandemic levels in the United States, but still lag behind in other markets. 2 “COVID-19: October 2021 traffic data,” International Air Transport Association (IATA), December 8, 2021. In its October 2021 report, before the Omicron variant emerged, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast that the industry’s losses would be around $52 billion in 2021 and $12 billion in 2022. 3 “Economic performance of the airline industry,” IATA, October 4, 2021.

Furthermore, travelers’ preferences and behaviors have changed sharply during the pandemic, particularly around health and safety requirements. An Ipsos survey for the World Economic Forum found that, on average, three in four adults across 28 countries agreed that COVID-19 vaccine passports should be required of travelers to enter their country and that they would be effective in making travel and large events safe. 4 “Global public backs COVID-19 vaccine passports for international travel,” Ipsos, April 28, 2021. And a 2021 survey by Expedia Group found that people buying plane tickets now care more about health, safety, and flexibility than previously. But, there is also renewed interest in travel as nearly one in five travelers expected travel to be the thing they spent the most on in 2021, one in three had larger travel budgets for the year, and many were looking for new experiences such as once-in-a-lifetime trips. 5 “New research: How travelers are making decisions for the second half of 2021,” Skift, August 26, 2021.

Comparing McKinsey’s 2019 and 2021 survey results, sustainability remains a priority as respondents show similar levels of concern about climate change, continue to believe that aviation must become carbon neutral, and want their governments to step in to reduce airline emissions. Some changes were more striking. The share of respondents who say they plan to fly less to minimize their environmental impact rose five percentage points to 36 percent. In 2021 half of all respondents said they want to fly less after the pandemic. Changes in opinion varied across markets. Passengers in the UK, US, and Saudi Arabia, for example, were more likely to feel “flygskam,” (shame about flying) while those in Spain, Poland, and Australia felt significantly less guilty about flying.

It is worth tracking these trends in each market and demographic, because passengers’ experiences and opinions are increasingly relevant: passengers spend far more time online, increasingly trust each other’s recommendations more than traditional marketing, and can reshape brand perceptions faster than ever. 6 “ Understanding the ever-evolving, always-surprising consumer ,” McKinsey, August 31, 2021. In some markets consumers may reward airlines that meet rising demands for environmental sustainability—and punish those who fall behind.

The Australian airline Qantas may be acting on a similar belief. In November 2021, it announced a new “green tier” in its loyalty program. The initiative, based on feedback from passengers, is “designed to encourage, and recognize the airline’s 13 million frequent flyers for doing things like offsetting their flights, staying in eco-hotels, walking to work, and installing solar panels at home”. Qantas states that it is one of the largest private-sector buyers of Australian carbon credits, and it will use program funds to support more conservation and environmental projects. 7 “Qantas frequent flyers to be rewarded for being sustainable,” Qantas media release, November 26,, 2021. “A look at how people around the world view climate change,” Pew Research April 18, 2019. Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation climate change survey, July 9 to August 5, 2019.

Given these shifting trends, it may be helpful for all industry stakeholders to maintain a deep and up-to-date understanding of consumer segments in each market that they serve. Three main findings about today’s travelers emerged from the 2021 survey:

Finding 1: Most travelers now have concerns about climate change and carbon emissions—and many are prepared to act on these concerns

Concern about carbon emissions from aviation did not rise much during the pandemic, probably in part because air travel declined so sharply. About 56 percent of respondents said they were worried about climate change, and 54 percent said aviation should “definitely become carbon neutral” in the future.

While these numbers have increased only one or two percentage points since 2019, the share of respondents who rank CO 2 emissions as their top concern about aviation—ahead of concerns such as noise pollution and mass tourism—rose by nine percentage points to 34 percent. More than 30 percent of respondents have paid to offset their CO2 emissions from air travel.

Finding 2: Price and connections still matter much more than emissions to most travelers

Of the nine major factors travelers consider when booking a flight, carbon emissions consistently rank as sixth-most important across customer segments. This may be partly because most airline marketing centers around low cost or superior service, and pricing and revenue management are targeted at price and best connection. Most booking websites allow prospective travelers to sort by price and number of connections, for example, but not by carbon footprint. Google Flights has made a first step, showing average CO2 emissions per flight and improving transparency for travelers.

Travelers might begin to make different choices if emissions featured more prominently in the booking process—particularly if more airlines offered CO 2 reduction measures that delivered genuine environmental impact.

Finding 3: Attitudes vary widely by demographics and geography

Beliefs about the seriousness of climate change, and how to respond to it, vary across demographics and geographies (exhibit). Although younger people are generally more aware of the predicted consequences of climate change, older cohorts have become more concerned about climate change since the 2019 survey. In some countries, large majorities see climate change as a major threat, while that represents a minority view in other countries.

The survey shows that frequent travelers feel slightly more shame about flying than other respondents—37 percent compared to 30 percent—but show a much lower intention to reduce their air travel to minimize their climate impact, at 19 percent compared to 38 percent.

According to Pew Research, more than 80 percent of people in Greece, Spain, France, and South Korea believe climate change is a major threat, compared to around 40 percent of those in Russia, Nigeria, and Israel. 8 “A look at how people around the world view climate change,” Pew Research April 18, 2019. According to 2019 polling by the Washington Post and Kaiser Family Foundation, more than three-quarters of Americans believe it represents a major problem or a crisis—but fewer than half are willing to pay to help address it. 9 Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation climate change survey, July 9 to August 5, 2019.

These numbers may change quickly in the next few years as discussions about climate change become less abstract as oceans rise and storms, forest fires, and droughts become more severe. Instead of being one topic of concern among many, millions more people around the world may come to see climate change as today’s greatest challenge.

This shift seems to be apparent in government action, especially in mature economies. The US, for example, announced its intention to exit the Paris Agreement in June 2017 but pledged to rejoin in April 2021. 10 “Climate change: US formally withdraws from Paris agreement,” BBC, November 4, 2020; “President Biden sets 2030 greenhouse gas pollution reduction target,” White House fact sheet, April 22, 2021. And in September, the White House set a goal for the country to produce 3 billion gallons of sustainable aircraft fuel annually by 2030—up from about 4.5 million gallons produced in the US in 2020—which would cut carbon emissions from flying by 20 percent compared with taking no action. 11 “Biden administration advances the future of sustainable fuels in American aviation,” White House fact sheet, September 9, 2021.

Taking stock of the pandemic’s impact on global aviation

How the industry can be cleared for takeoff.

Travelers’ attitudes and behaviors appear to be in flux, and will likely continue to change. Depending on the world’s progress in preventing and treating COVID-19, the industry will likely take at least a couple of years to recover from the downdrafts caused by the pandemic.

In this unique moment in aviation history, airlines may be able to communicate in new ways to inspire passengers to join the fight against climate change. Based on McKinsey’s experience in aviation and other industries around the world, there may be an opportunity for carriers to make it “easy to do good”. When following such an approach, experience shows that customers are drawn to straightforward language, demonstrations of what the industry is doing in this area, and the tangible benefits of those efforts. The most compelling stories are positive and connect with customers’ emotional needs.

As in the early days of travel advertising, airlines could reinforce the idea that the journey is the destination—that “getting there is half the fun.” By inviting customers to get involved in creating a greener future and own the solution, they could forge new partnerships and deepen loyalty.

Actual progress will be essential; organizations that talk about sustainability without demonstrating action may quickly be held to account. Simply keeping pace with trends or regulatory requirements will offer no advantages. Airlines that move boldly, such as by replacing rather than modifying a loyalty program with some kind of “planet-positive” scheme, will stand out from competitors.

The survey results and McKinsey’s work in the industry lead us to believe that the market is ready for a forward-thinking airline to chart a route to a cleaner future for the industry. Leading airlines that build a business strategy and brand promise on sustainability will likely attract a growing share of business and leisure travelers, fresh capital and talent, and new allies across the industry, government, and society at large.

In the years ahead, more customers will be willing to pay for sustainability, particularly if airlines can engage them with interesting approaches, such as gamification in frequent flyer programs, opt-out rather than opt-in offsets, “green fast lanes” for check-ins and security control, and customized emission-reduction offers. Decarbonization could become the standard to reach and maintain next-tier levels in loyalty programs. Passengers will be able to join the global decarbonization team and transform flight shame into flight pride.

Like many private flyers, corporate customers will look for ways to mitigate their CO 2 footprint. Passenger and cargo airlines could craft attractive decarbonization programs to engage the rising numbers of corporates aiming to significantly reduce their scope 3 emissions from air transport.

No single set of approaches will be effective in every geography or with every passenger segment. But airlines with a deep understanding of their customers’ changing needs and desires will continue to outperform those that don’t. Such organizations could recruit more of their passengers to the decarbonization team while protecting their brands, the future of aviation, and the planet itself.

Mishal Ahmad is a manager in McKinsey’s New Jersey office, Frederik Franz is a senior associate in the Berlin office, Tomas Nauclér is a senior partner the Stockholm office, and Daniel Riefer is an associate partner in the Munich office.

The authors would like to thank Joost Krämer for his contributions to this article.

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Automatic Refunds and No More Hidden Fees: D.O.T. Sets New Rules for Airlines

The Transportation Department issued new requirements on refunds when flights are canceled or delayed and on revealing “junk” fees before booking. Here’s what passengers can expect.

By Christine Chung

The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced new rules taking aim at two of the most difficult and annoying issues in air travel: obtaining refunds and encountering surprise fees late in the booking process.

“Passengers deserve to know upfront what costs they are facing and should get their money back when an airline owes them — without having to ask,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a statement, adding that the changes would not only save passengers “time and money,” but also prevent headaches.

The department’s new rules, Mr. Buttigieg said, will hold airlines to clear and consistent standards when they cancel, delay or substantially change flights, and require automatic refunds to be issued within weeks. They will also require them to reveal all fees before a ticket is purchased.

Airlines for America , a trade group representing the country’s largest air carriers, said in a statement that its airlines “abide by and frequently exceed” D.O.T. consumer protection regulations.

Passenger advocates welcomed the new steps.

Tomasz Pawliszyn, the chief executive of AirHelp, a Berlin-based company that assists passengers with airline claims, called it a “massive step forward and huge improvement in consumer rights and protection” that brings the United States closer to global standards in passenger rights.

Here’s what we know about the D.O.T.’s new rules, which will begin to go into effect in October.

There’s now one definition for a “significant” delay.

Until now, airlines have been allowed to set their own definition for a “significant” delay and compensation has varied by carrier . Now, according to the D.O.T., there will be one standard: when departure or arrival is delayed by three hours for domestic flights and six hours for international flights.

Passengers will get prompt refunds for cancellations or significant changes for flights and delayed bags, for any reason.

When things go wrong, getting compensation from an airline has often required establishing a cumbersome paper trail or spending untold hours on the phone. Under the new rules, refunds will be automatic, without passengers having to request them. Refunds will be made in full, excepting the value of any transportation already used. Airlines and ticket agents must provide refunds in the original form of payment, whether by cash, credit card or airline miles. Refunds are due within seven days for credit card purchases and within 20 days for other payments.

Passengers with other flight disruptions, such as being downgraded to a lower service class, are also entitled to refunds.

The list of significant changes for which passengers can get their money back also includes: departure or arrival from an airport different from the one booked; connections at different airports or flights on planes that are less accessible to a person with a disability; an increase in the number of scheduled connections. Also, passengers who pay for services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are then unavailable will be refunded any fees.

Airlines must give travel vouchers or credits to ticketed passengers unable to fly because of government restrictions or a doctor’s orders.

The vouchers or credits will be transferable and can be used for at least five years after the date they were issued.

Fees for checked baggage and modifying a reservation must be disclosed upfront.

Airlines and ticket agents are now required to display any extra fees for things like checking bags or seat selection clearly and individually before a ticket purchase. They will also need to outline the airline’s policies on baggage, cancellations and changing flights before a customer purchases a ticket.

The rules, which apply to all flights on domestic airlines and flights to and from the United States operated by foreign airlines, have varying start dates.

For example, automatic refunds must be instituted by the airlines within six months. But carriers have a year before they’re required to issue travel vouchers and credits for passengers advised by a medical professional not to fly.

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Hyatt highlights neurodivergent travelers’ needs in new initiative to improve hotel experience

Reliable information regarding hotel accessibility can be murky at best, and the broader hotel industry often comes up short in making this travel experience as easy as possible. Hyatt leaders are showing the company is taking this seriously in a new initiative highlighting the needs of neurodivergent travelers and what needs to be done to improve the travel experience from booking to checking out.

The Chicago-based hotel giant partnered with KultureCity, a nonprofit group focused on sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with invisible disabilities, as well as consultants with New York University's Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, to conduct a survey to better inform hotels on what needs to be done to make the industry a more welcoming space for neurodivergent travelers.

"This new research, in connection with our disABILITIES Diversity Business Resource Group and feedback from guests, customers and World of Hyatt members, are our guideposts for further advancing our care for this important and growing community," said Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt's chief commercial officer. "We know there is room to drive awareness on invisible disabilities within the hospitality industry, and we're committed to creating more inclusive spaces."

The findings

The survey found various areas where hoteliers can improve processes in both the research and booking phase of travel and at the property level once guests arrive.

Nearly 70% of caregivers and more than half of neurodivergent travelers said they would disclose their neurodiversity during the booking process for a hotel to better serve them. More than 75% of neurodivergent business travelers said they would be willing to disclose their neurodiversity in this process.

In turn, this self-disclosure compels hotels to offer training to staff members to increase the understanding and inclusion of neurodivergent travelers.

The Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla in Jordan is a Certified Autism Center, while properties like the Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue, Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway and Hyatt Place Philadelphia/King of Prussia have KultureCity's Sensory Inclusive Certification, meaning teams are trained to ensure accessibility and offer sensory aids like headphones and fidget tools.

Hyatt is also testing out new "Hyatt Has It" items, including sensory aids and weighted blankets, catered to neurodivergent travelers at four properties.

More than half of neurodivergent respondents said they'd like more visual layouts of properties (think: floor plans and 3D virtual tours) to make their travel experience easier. The Thompson Central Park New York and the Grand Hyatt Vail are some of Hyatt's hotels already doing this, and more are exploring this capability.

More than 60% of caregivers said pre-assigned rooms could make the check-in experience easier by allowing guests to pick a room based on their individual needs. They also noted they'd like hotels to be flexible, as needs can change upon arrival and being in a new environment. Hyatt guests can make a request for (but not actually select) a specific room location when booking through direct Hyatt channels, and the company maintains it is committed to enhancing its digital platform with accessibility in mind.

"We've prioritized several initiatives designed to enhance accessibility across our digital platforms, starting with the hire of our first Principal Accessibility Specialist," Vondrasek said. "This is one example of how we're bringing our inclusive environment to life — making sure everyone has a seamless and accessible experience from the beginning of the travel journey all the way through their stay."

At the hotel, more than half of neurodivergent travelers are looking for digital check-in and checkout to limit on-property interactions. In-room sleep offerings and well-being spaces can also increase comfort, especially for younger neurodivergent travelers.

Roughly 60% of millennial and Generation Z neurodivergent travelers and caretakers said they would welcome sleep gadgets like pillow menus, sleep masks and sound machines to make their stay more comfortable. More than half of neurodivergent travelers also said they would utilize well-being spaces.

Hyatt's collaboration with Headspace, where guests can access colored noise content via the World of Hyatt app or in-room TVs at select hotels, addresses some of this. Hotels like the Park Hyatt New York and Hotel Figueroa, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, also offer various sleep amenities to help guests get some more restful shut-eye.

"Individuals with invisible disabilities are often misunderstood, and our collaboration with Hyatt aims to change that by directly listening to the community," Sean Culkin, KultureCity team member, autism self-advocate and member of the neurodivergent community, said in a statement.

What to expect from Hyatt

While Hyatt played an important role in the survey, the company and its competitors still are a way out from implementing widespread offerings for the neurodivergent community throughout the entire travel journey. But leaders recognize this and maintain awareness via the survey is making a very important first step.

"Transparently, we are on a learning journey here, much like the industry at large. Our initial approach is all about listening, learning from what Hyatt hotels are already doing and sharing our survey findings to spur action across the industry," Vondrasek said. "In doing this, we found many opportunities to support the diverse community of neurodivergent travelers and uncovered the strides many of our hotels are making to meet them and their caregivers where they are."

But there's a personal motivation for Hyatt leaders, too.

"A couple of my close colleagues are parents of neurodivergent children who regularly make a series of decisions to make travel more comfortable for their little ones — and sometimes have to hold on traveling at all," Vondrasek added. "We've talked about how there's still much more to do. As an industry, we are becoming more aware of neurodivergent guests' needs — across families, solo guests and business travelers — which is why so many of our hotels are championing this work, and many of our owners and GMs are so open to exploring more neuroinclusive offerings."

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Improving the travel experience for neurodivergent travelers is the right thing to do. Full stop. But there's also a business case for it, too.

One in every four people in the U.S. has a sensory need or invisible disability — including those with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder — according to KultureCity. More than 90% of neurodivergent individuals and caretakers of neurodivergent individuals in the U.S. plan to travel at least one night this year.

Wouldn't it be smart to leave a great impression on this hefty number of travelers so they keep coming back to your hotel?

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Vancouver author Steve Burgess examines the pleasure and perils of travel in new book

Steve Burgess brings his wit and wanderlust to new book Reservations: The Pleasure and Perils of Travel.

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The result is the new book Reservations: The Pleasure and Perils of Travel .

Fans of Burgess’s Please Advise! Column in The Tyee, and other magazine works, know humour is his stock and trade. But while Reservations has its laughs, at its heart, it is a thoughtful and well-researched inquiry into why and how we travel.

“This is a book that has humour in it because all of the writing I do has some humour in it, but it’s not a humorous book. It is a serious book,” said Burgess, a multiple National Magazine Awards winner and a former CBC host. “It’s a book that uses my personal stories to jump off into examinations of the issues that are facing travel and tourism.”

Topping the list is the cost of travel regarding climate challenges.

“That is the central dilemma of the entire book,” said Burgess. “How do you balance the human need to travel with the new realities of climate and over-tourism?

“When I was writing the book, I kind of hoped that when I got to the end of the book that I would have a kind of neat answer for that question. I just don’t.”

One conclusion is that there is no substitute for long-haul air travel.

“Long distance flights are the kind we Canadians have to take in order to get anywhere, really,” said Burgess, who counts Japan and Italy as his favourite destinations.

“Those are damaging. And technological solutions are not going to come quick enough to really solve the climate problem in the medium term. And that’s a serious thing. The harm is real. How do you square that circle?”

Experts say limiting air travel is the step that needs to be taken. But who is going to tell the shipping companies, the military or the wealthy who support the US$33-billion private jet industry to stay on the ground?

“You are talking about an elite group of people who are punching above their weight in terms of emissions. And yet, conversely, those are the people that are the hardest to regulate,” said Burgess, adding that more taxes and regulations will only lessen the airtime for regular folks.

Also, there’s this little thing called political influence. After all, those who give big money to political parties tend to expect a big return on their investment.

“It’s going to be very tough to pass laws in which you have to go to the person who is funding your campaign and say, ‘Oh, by the way, I’m passing a law that says you can’t have a private jet anymore,” said Burgess.

The guilt trip of today’s modern travel aside, Burgess takes the reader along on a suitcase full of adventures. Adventures that he prefers to do on his own as he’s not a fan of plans and decisions by committee. And a bucket list? Forget it.

“Wandering is heaven, searching is hell,” he writes in the book. A daily itinerary is kryptonite to this traveller. He steers clear of guidebooks and other travel writing.

“I tend to want to go and wander around and find what I find,” said Burgess. “I don’t want to be infected by someone else’s attitudes and someone else’s observation. If I am by myself, I don’t have to confer with anybody.

“I can get up in the morning and do whatever the hell I want that day and discover whatever I discover. Serendipity is so much easier when you’re by yourself.”

Reservations , in the end, is not a travel guidebook. Far from it. A mixture of memoir and journalism, it is also a call to the gate of self-discovery.

“I hope that people will be able to ask themselves what the positives and the negatives are of what I’m doing and become more conscious of their own role and their own behaviour,” said Burgess. “Also, I hope they have a good time reading the stories. I hope that they’re inspired to explore, really explore when they travel and not just go down the same paths and see the same things with the mob.”

As for future travel, Burgess will be hitting the road this summer. But his shoes won’t be on European cobblestones, but firmly on the Prairie soil of his home province of Manitoba.

“That’s become a travel destination for me. That’s where I grew up,” said Burgess. “That’s a funny, ironic thing that: as we get older, we want to travel back in time. So this summer, I’m not going anywhere except Manitoba.”

Burgess will be discussing Reservations at a live event at the Vancouver Public Library ’s main branch on May 2 at 7 p.m.

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Okinawa To Tokyo: What To Do When You Fly Into The Wrong Airport

I accidentally booked flights into one Tokyo airport and out of another. Here's what to do if you make the same mistake.

• Stay calm and assess the situation when faced with a travel mishap - panicking won't help you solve the issue.
• Book directly with airlines to have more control over your trip and get better assistance during unexpected situations.
• Have ride-share and airline apps downloaded before your trip to save time if you need to book transportation or re-book flights in a pinch.

I traveled from Paris, France, to Okinawa, Japan, connecting through Tokyo. Okinawa is a lovely tropical island , and it belongs on the adventurous traveler's radar. This was several years ago and a time when I wasn’t the savvy and seasoned traveler I am today. My biggest travel blooper is when I made plane reservations flying into one Tokyo airport and flying out of another Tokyo airport.

That’s right, there are two international airports in Tokyo, Japan, Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND). If you have a long layover in Japan , the Narita International Airport is almost it's own destination. I booked my tickets through Expedia—third-party booking sites are rarely a good idea, but I didn’t know that back then—and didn’t realize I was flying into Haneda and out of Narita until the day of travel.

It could have ended badly, but luckily there’s a bus service from Haneda to Narita and I had a long enough layover where I was able to make it work. It was a close call and remains one of the most nerve-wracking travel experiences in my memory bank.

Here’s what to do when you fly into the wrong airport.

P.S. There are lots of Japanese cities to explore that aren't Tokyo or Kyoto and the island of Okinawa is amazing. Don't let my ultimate travel mistake stop you from exploring!

7 Don't Panic

Losing your cool in a tense travel situation won't make it better.

When faced with a large-scale travel snafu (like not realizing you’re flying out of a different airport than the one you landed in) freaking out might come naturally, but try to curb the urge to go this route.

Panicking isn't going to help. To resolve this situation, you're going to have to make assessments, make decisions, and deal with other people, and getting upset isn’t conducive to any of those things. Sure, this is an inconvenient scenario and maybe an expensive disaster but losing one’s composure isn’t going to make it better.

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6 don’t use a third-party booking site, booking direct with the airline means you'll get more help when travel doesn't go as planned.

Sometimes, travelers can get killer deals on flights or flights and hotel combos through third-party services like Expedia or Booking.com. I’m not knocking those services, but booking directly gives you more control over their experience and you’re more likely to pay close attention to what you’re booking.

If something goes wrong, like in my scenario, you want to be able to deal with the airline directly which you won’t be able to if your travel is booked through a third-party site.

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5 understand the airports at your destination, knowing that a city has multiple airports can be a prompt to check those reservations extra carefully.

It's helpful to have a general idea of what cities have two major, or international airports in the back of your mind when booking flights. The list below isn’t all-encompassing, but it can help you navigate potential sticky situations when traveling.

And, if you book your own flight, you should get a notification from the airline that you're traveling through multiple airports, which could give you time to adjust before purchasing a ticket that will cause travel problems.

4 Download Ride-Share And Airline Apps

Make sure those handy travel apps are already on your phone before you leave home.

This is solid travel advice in general, but if things start going south while you’re on a trip and you need to book an Uber or chat with an airline representative, having the app already on your phone will save time, especially if you need to rely on Wi-Fi to download an app.

A ride share can get you from one airport to another within a city and the airline can help you re-book flights or find other solutions, if necessary. Often, customer service lines in the airport are long and I always recommend trying to contact the airline via phone or through its app, as you can sometimes get faster assistance.

Get in line for airline assistance and get on the app while in line. You never know what queue is going to move faster.

3 Ask The Airline For Help

If missing a flight is imminent, the airline can help you get re-booked.

If you book a flight into one city airport and need to connect to a different airport, you’re probably going to miss your flight unless you have a longer layover or other factors work in your favor, such as light traffic or a flight delay giving you some extra wiggle room.

If you need the airline to re-book you, you may have to explain what happened and you may have to pay an additional fee. There's no hard and fast rule on what airlines have to do in this type of situation, so the best thing to do is to explain your case and ask for help.

Since the airline isn’t at fault, they’re not required to re-book you at no cost. If traveling during peak season, space on the next flight may not be available, and you might find yourself stuck somewhere at your expense. This is a situation no one wants to encounter, so make sure you always have travel emergency funds available.

If you have less than 3 hours between flights, the odds of making it from Haneda to Narita (or vice-versa) in time to make your flights are very slim, especially if checking a bag.

It might be a small comfort, but airlines have probably heard every weird travel story on the planet. There are lots of reasons travelers miss flights , and although this one might not be one of the most common, airline employees have probably heard it all.

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2 how to get from haneda to narita airports, there are options for traveling between airports—the fastest is the most expensive.

Although reading my cautionary tale and paying attention when booking travel can help avoid this level of travel blooper, it’s not difficult to get from Haneda to Narita, although it can be expensive and time-consuming. The two airports are about 50 miles apart. Here are options for getting from one place to the other:

Taking a cab is the fastest, but most expensive way to get from Haneda to Narita. Expect to pay $200 to $400. There’s a rail service between Haneda and Narita but only a limited number of trains connect directly. Expect to pay $12 to $20 and to handle your luggage through the crowds.

The best way to get from one place to the other (and what I did) is to take the Limousine Bus between the two airports. This takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours and costs around $40 for the one-way ride.

Uber is available in Japan but not as widely used as the U.S. Go is Japan’s taxi app.

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1 be honest about your travel misadventures, sometimes, your travel mistakes are your best travel stories.

While you’re in the thick of things and trying to figure out how to get from point A to point B, it might be hard to see the humor or the value, but time and distance will provide that.

If you share your travel stories on social media, be transparent about what goes wrong. Talk to other travelers about your trip and alert them to situations like this, even if it seems like you did a colossally dumb thing that no one else would ever do.

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