Travel&Dining - FlyerTalk Forums (2024)

If it's a travel topic worth talking about, it's likely in this forum. (non-frequent flyer program travel)

You don't have to be a first or business class ticket holder or an elite member of airline frequent flyer program to enjoy the comfort of an airport lounge. This forum explores the growing range of alternatives with advice and discussion of lounge access programs for frequent visitors, pay per visit options, discount/promotional vouchers, and airport lounge reviews

A forum for general restaurant and bar discussion.

Coronavirus and travel

A hub for discussing the 2020 COVID-19 novel coronavirus outbreak as it relates to travel Closed June 2023.

Business travel includes cell phones, computers and more. Does that mean just digital cameras are allowed on regular travel? What works where, when and why not.

Share your travel photos and discuss the techniques and equipment you used to take them.

From Ambien to luggage to travel insurance, if it's a travel product, we're going to talk about it. For all things electronic, please visit the Travel Tech Forum.

Discussion of tools, services, apps and software used to optimize the travel experience

Link to and discuss the latest travel news articles. it's all the news (for travelers) that's fit to read.

Discuss other miles and points resources that can complement the FlyerTalk experience. This includes blogs, websites, seminars, and events and excursions for frequent flyers.

A forum for news of free travel contests and sweepstakes that give away free miles or travel. Major mileage giveaways (Win 1,000,000 miles) may also be posted if no purchase is required. (Limited cross-posting is allowed to travel program forums.)This is NOT the place to post your request for Facebook votes or similar. Such will be summarily deleted.

Trusted Travelers

Discussion of practical (not policy) issues directly related to programs such as Global Entry, Privium, PreCheck, SmartGate, and others

Practical Travel Safety and Security Issues

Practical safety and security issues/questions directly related to travel, including travel documents, customs, hotel and transportation security procedures/screening and safety.

Checkpoints and Borders Policy Debate

Airport & border security are big issues when we fly. This is the place to discuss security policies – what they are and what they should be.

Share and learn all the secrets of winning bids on Priceline, Expedia, Hotwire and more.

Discussion regarding the very best places to stay around the world as well as luxury trains, cruises, villas, private air charter, and luxury guide service.

General Aviation, Private Jets, and other Non-Airline Aviation

Discussion of how we can travel “more softly” and offset our carbon footprint as we travel.

Forget the Love Boat. This travel option will really float your boat.

Enjoy discussing low-cost travel (hostels, pensiones, camping, bus and train transport, LCCs, charter flights, inexpensive restaurants, etc.)

Forums dedicated to Disability Travel, GLBT Travelers, Religious Travelers, Travel Health and Fitness, Travel with Children, Travel with Pets, Women Travelers and Smoking Lounge

Disability Travel

Topics for travelers with medical and physical disabilities (awareness, respect and accessibility).

GLBT Travelers

Share your tips, recommendations and advice on Gender and Sexual Diversities travel.

Religious Travelers

This forum is open to members of all religions who have contributions which are both travel and faith-oriented. There is but one Golden Rule: We're not here to debate religion.

Smoking Lounge

A place for smokers, and even those who don't, to find information on what hotels, airports, and car rentals still offer smokers a choice. No flaming is allowed other than to light up a smoke.

Travel with Children

When traveling with children we become the babysitters, nannies and general tour guides for the next generation of frequent flyer!

Travel with Pets

New meaning for when the fur flies. Join fellow members exchanging information that makes sure the whole family travels well together.

Women Travelers

No, we don't travel the same as you guys. For one thing, we know how to ask for directions.