Travel
Getting out of the city and back — airline status as it now works, what travel insurance actually covers, and navigating three airports.
New Yorkers navigate a tiered fare system designed for different commute patterns
NYC's transit fares vary by rider type and service level. Here's what OMNY caps cost, who qualifies for discounts, and what changed when MetroCard disappeared.
What the cheapest trip from Manhattan to each NYC airport actually costs
The subway and AirTrain combination beats taxis and rideshare for most travelers, but costs and travel times vary significantly by which airport you're leaving from.
How airlines price flights using revenue management systems
Airlines adjust ticket prices thousands of times daily using algorithms that analyze demand, capacity and competitor fares. Here's how the systems that create price variation actually work.
How Airline Status Actually Works Now
Elite programs have shifted from distance flown to money spent, which changes who benefits.
What Travel Insurance Actually Covers
The medical component is the reason to buy it. The trip cancellation component is where the exclusions live.
How To Actually Get Through New York's Airports
Three airports with different characters, and the ground journey is usually the variable that matters.