Up next: the holiday season.

With Halloween candy now on sale, it’s time to focus on Thanksgiving and holiday travel. If you’re planning to go home for the upcoming festivities, we have tips and insights to help you save on your journey – keep reading for all the details.

Essential pre-check

This week’s top travel stories and updates.

• Prints, please. In May 2023, the ESS (entry and exit system) will be rolled out in select European countries, which will transform travel for non-EU citizens.
• It’s all Greek to me. With travel making a comeback and the US dollar strong, tourism in the Mediterranean has surged in popularity this past summer and fall.
• No more junk. Similar to the recent push for transparent flight fares, the US government aims to remove hidden hotel fees included in nightly rates.
• The flyest holiday airlines. A recent article highlights these four airlines as having some of the best deals for domestic flights this holiday season.
• Speaking of flight deals… Frontier Airlines is set to launch an “all-you-can-fly” pass starting in 2023, allowing unlimited flights.

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There’s no place like home. For many, the holidays are all about family, and this year, many are eager to return home. A recent survey revealed that 74% of GenZ and millennial travelers plan to make the journey home for the holidays this season. If you’re among them, we’ve got tools to help ease the stress with our new holiday travel guide. Check out how we can assist you:

• Build in some flexibility During the bustling holiday season, having flexibility is key – use “flexible filters” to find flights, cars, and accommodations that won’t penalize you for changing plans.
• Know when to book With everything on your plate, you might not have time to hunt for the best prices – that’s why we do it for you. Set a Price Alert, and we’ll notify you exactly when to book.
• Stay organized No need to sift through your inbox for travel details – simply use Trips. Connect it to your inbox or enter your plans manually for a streamlined way to find your travel information.
• Not the one traveling? Keep track of loved ones returning home with our Flight Tracker – just enter their flight details to see their ETA and where to meet them at the airport.

Looking for more holiday travel inspiration? Explore our guide for ideas.

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