Could someone hand me the water?

Whether you’re recuperating from a recent adventure or enjoying a lavish long weekend, remember to hydrate. Summer travel can really take a toll on your hydration levels. While you pour yourself a drink, catch up on the latest travel news and learn how to develop your ideal backup plan.

The Pre-Check

The latest travel stories and updates of the week.

A new record shattered. Over 2.5 million travelers navigated through TSA last Friday, surpassing February 2020 figures. Just be mindful of the increased airport congestion.

Things are on the upswing! Despite some hurdles this weekend, the rate of flight delays and cancellations has decreased across the US compared to previous weeks.

Speaking of delays… Spirit Airlines has recently paused voting on whether to merge with JetBlue or Frontier – the outcome remains undecided.

It’s a rental! Searching for summer rental options (beyond just a place to sleep)? Here’s a handy guide – remember, you can rent RVs, campsites, and houseboats through Dinogo.

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Sharpen your travel Plan B. While we’d prefer to focus on Plan A succeeding, given the flying and road trip hurdles we’ve encountered this summer, having a backup plan is essential. As we move into July and August, how can we ensure smooth travel to our seasonal spots? Explore our resources below to kickstart your planning:

If you’re taking to the skies…

Make sure to label your checked luggage inside and out, arrive well in advance (2.5 hours for domestic flights, for international), and familiarize yourself with what steps to take if your flight faces delays or cancellations.

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If you’re hitting the road…

Plan out the days you’ll be hitting the road. Utilize this tool to check gas prices so you can refuel in advance and refer to our Road Trip guide for additional planning tips.

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Voices from the community

Global Pride Highlight: New York City With upcoming festivities in Newcastle, Berlin, and Amsterdam, Global Pride is just getting started. As we prepare for these celebrations, we received insights from Dinogo team member Kelly Rodgers about this year’s NYC Pride Parade. Here’s her advice for future attendees:

“From Friday to Sunday, NYC’s Pride weekend is vibrant. With all the drag performances, themed parties, and of course the parade, if you plan to celebrate in the Big Apple, be prepared to enjoy yourself. My essential Pride items include water, sunscreen, face gems, a fanny pack, and sunglasses. Extra points if you bring a portable charger just in case.”