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I’m Begging You Not to Google for Airline Customer Service Numbers A version of a scam has hit panicky travelers over and over. People searching Google for airline contact
information when they have a problem occasionally find bogus customer service phone numbers listed at or near the top of Google. If you call, crooks posing as airline reps try to persuade you to pay to rebook a flight or another task. Your money goes poof. In this Washington Post article, Shira Ovide investigates and shares how to avoid airline customer service
scams.
The Best Podcasts to Listen To in 2024 There's nothing better than cosying up on a flight ahead of a long-awaited holiday and getting that escapism in early by disappearing into your favourite podcast. Condé Nast Traveller has put together a list of their picks that are ideal for listening to while travelling anywhere. Here is a selection of podcasts to keep you company on your next flight, train, or walk.
Tech-free Trips Are on the Rise — From Hotels With No Wi-Fi to Multiday Retreats With No Phones Allowed If breaking-news overload and digital distractions are
taking their toll on your mental health, the time may be right for a phone-free vacation. From Travel + Leisure, Alice Robb talks to industry experts and shares examples of how travelers can choose from a growing number of intentionally tech-free trips.