Self-flying planes coming soon

🛩️ Fully autonomous commercial flights: soon a reality?

Self-flying takeoffs are coming to commercial aviation by 2025, promising increased safety, fuel efficiency, and lower costs. But with pilots no longer controlling the plane’s most critical moments, the question is: would you trust a machine with your life?

Maria Valencia for Traveling Lifestyle

Singapore holds the world’s most powerful passport in 2024, with visa-free access to 195 countries. Meanwhile, the US slides to eighth, and the global mobility gap widens dramatically. With travel freedoms growing unevenly, how does your passport stack up?

Amber Port for Conde Nast Traveler

The French capital has more to offer than just the Eiffel Tower and Disneyland. A Michelin star chef shares his favorite culinary gems. Content warning: this one will make you hungry.

Hélène Bauer for BBC

A week of early starts leaves one writer questioning the productivity claims of tech giants and celebrities, while sleep scientists and experts weigh in on whether the cult of the 5am club is all just hype.

Anita Chaudhuri for The Guardian

🛳️ This Disney Cruise Line hack is a total game changer

Disney Cruise Line’s onboard experiences sell out fast, but there’s a secret. Extra spots for tastings, meet-and-greets, and more open up on embarkation day. The trick? Knowing where to ask. For first-time cruisers, this changes everything.

Jessica Wedinger for AllEars