With travel sector embracing wireless charging, cords are things of the past
With travel-related businesses adopting the Qi Wireless charging standard, consumers have a more convenient way of powering their devices.
Google now lets you look for flights with Wi-Fi
Need to get some work done while you're in the air? Details of the amenities you can expect to find on board your aircraft have been added to Google flight search thanks to a new partnership.
As airlines and hotels launch apps, Apple Watch could be next big travel gadget
Airlines, hotels, and other travel-related companies are betting the Apple Watch will be a hit, with several launching apps for the new wearable.
Stuck in the middle? Use these tips on locating the best economy seats
Flying in the economy cabin isn't the most comfortable, but some seats are actually worse. Here are tips and tricks to follow for your next booking.
The world’s largest cruise ships are less like vessels, more like cities
Cruise ships have grown in size to become more than just floating hotels. These are planned communities with restaurants, theaters, and amenities galore.
Lots of sites sell flights. With its price predictions, Hopper sells reassurance
Hopper will tell you whether to book your flight now or wait. And with data from billions of flights on tap, it's not guessing.
Suite life: The best airline first-class cabins are more like flying hotels
To attract the world's wealthy onboard, airlines are outdoing each other with first-class suites that are more hotel than an airplane cabin.
Robot baggage handlers, biometric scanners and more airport upgrades coming soon
Airports are upgrading their technologies to meet the demands of modern travel. While they’ll become cleaner and more efficient, passengers will have to do a lot more on their own.
70Mbps Wi-Fi is coming to an airplane near you
Gogo's next-generation Wi-Fi system allows flyers to access download speeds up to seven times faster than the current tech — and the FCC has just approved its use for future flights.
Panasonic’s high-tech airplane seats bring luxury amenities to coach
Flying economy isn't pleasant. But a new high-tech coach seat developed by Panasonic Avionics brings a bit of luxury to the back of the plane.
How iPads are changing food service in airports around the country
As airports freshen up, one food service provider is redefining what airport food can be, and it’s using iPads to achieve its goal.
Rolling solo at a hotel? Marriott wants to hook you up (with platonic pals)
Your next business stay at a Marriott hotel could be more like a hostel thanks to Six Degrees, a social-networking experiment designed to connect like-minded travellers staying under the same roof.
Want to watch the world flick by at over 200 mph? Hop on the world’s fastest trains
Want to ride the world's fastest trains? Unfortunately, you'll need to head to Europe and Asia.
This secret trick could save you money on airfare — but beware
We spoke with one travel expert about "hidden cities" airfares, and why it's a bad idea.
Take the stress out of holiday travel with these gadgets, apps, and tips
Despite the festive-sound name, holiday travel is one of the more stressful times of the year. Learn how to breeze through using the latest tech.
Samuel L Jackson would approve of Beats on a plane, which Southwest now streams for free
Southwest announced partnership with Apple's Beats Music that will see the service offered free to passengers aboard all Wi-Fi enabled Southwest aircraft.
From mile-high Wi-Fi to mobile boarding passes, which airline has the best tech?
From Wi-Fi to streaming entertainment and mobile apps, U.S. airlines are aggressively incorporating customer-facing technology into its operations. We find out who’s doing it right, and who needs to step it up.
For Marriott, the future of travel is a virtual-reality teleporter phone booth
As the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset gains momentum, one of the first applications isn't gaming, but travel. We look at Marriott's Teleporter.
38 cameras capture this aerobatic show put on by 6 fighter jets and a wide-bodied plane
The Swiss Air Force's aerobatic team and Swiss International Air Lines put on a memorable air show using 6 fighter jets and a large Airbus A330 plane.
Sleep pods, massage beds and tech coddle pro athletes on this Nike concept jet
Nike and design firm, Teague, have designed a "sports plane" concept that would help players stay in their top shape when traveling for away games.
United Airlines adds passport scanning to iOS, Android apps for international flights
United Airlines' mobile app now lets passengers on international flights scan their passports directly from their phones, to procure a boarding pass.
You don’t need a ticket to ride with Travel by Drone’s aerial videos
An aggregator called Travel By Drone pulls in videos that were shot with drones, from various world locales, and places them in an easy-to-find map.
In Marriott’s newest flagship, tech is all behind the scenes and in your hand
Marriott recently celebrated the opening of its 4,000th property. Despite the impressive size, the hotel is seemingly low-tech – at least, on the surface. Find out what tech means to Marriott, and how it plays out at its flagship property.