Recent cold, snow, and ice have tangled the travel plans of millions of Americans. It felt like a good time to brush off the travel hacks you can use to make those setbacks and surprises a little more bearable.

Shop smart, travel farther

After a Livonia couple was stranded in the Caribbean due to the military operation in Venezuela affecting travel, Local 4 spoke to a Royal Oak travel agent about what people should know if they are traveling to the Caribbean in the coming months.

The government shutdown is about to make air travel more difficult, as starting on Friday morning, the FAA will begin canceling flights out of 40 airports, including Detroit Metro Airport.

There’s good economic news as gas and airline prices take a dip. However, the lower price points may not stick around through the end of the year.

Cruise lines are in a crisis right now as almost every major ship at sea has reported COVID cases onboard. Some major cruise lines have cut trips short due to COVID-related issues.

The holiday season is approaching and airlines and resorts are busy setting prices for what’s expected to be a busy travel season.

There are many measures in airports and on airplanes meant to keep travelers safe from coronavirus.