Travel & connectivity

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Medinah Country Club clubhouse and putting green in Illinois

Presidents Cup 2026 guide: tickets, parking and bags

Plan the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah with the daily schedule, ticket advice, Metra and parking routes, bag rules, phone policy and family tips.

2 Sept 2026

Three of ten sampled U.S. carriers publish all six roaming bill-shock safeguards

eSIM Research

Roaming Bill-Shock Safeguard Index: How 10 U.S. Carriers Warn or Stop Charges

We audited 10 U.S. carriers for arrival notices, roaming alerts, numeric limits, automatic blocks, traveler controls and usage tracking. Explore the CSV.

2 Sept 2026

Nu'utele island seen from the southeast coast of Upolu in Samoa

Family travel

Samoa with kids: attractions, itineraries and family travel tips

Plan Samoa with kids using 10 verified stops, realistic 5, 7 and 10 day routes, plus Upolu, Savai'i, ferry, Sunday and child-restraint guidance.

2 Sept 2026

Aerial view across Freetown and its green hills

Family travel

Sierra Leone with kids: attractions, itineraries and family travel tips

Plan Sierra Leone with kids using 8 researched Freetown, beach and island stops, realistic routes, plus airport boat, ocean, malaria and child-seat guidance.

2 Sept 2026

Phone showing data, calls and SMS connectivity on a world map

Travel connectivity news

SIMZY Adds Calls and SMS to Travel eSIM Plans

SIMZY now offers selected travel eSIM plans with data, calls and SMS. Check destinations, phone-number limits, fair use, renewal and alternatives.

2 Sept 2026

High-altitude platform connecting a smartphone above Japan after a 15,000 kilometre flight

Travel connectivity news

SoftBank and Sceye Test Smartphone Calls From a HAPS Over Japan

SoftBank and Sceye completed Japan's first HAPS-to-smartphone trial. See what worked, what travelers can use now and why it is not a launch.

2 Sept 2026

Emirates aircraft parked beside the runway at Dubai International Airport

Travel alerts

UAE flight delays September 2026: Dubai and Abu Dhabi update

Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports remain open, but delays and cancellations are affecting some flights. Check status, connections, bags and rebooking.

2 Sept 2026

United Airlines Boeing 777 at a Newark airport gate at night

Travel alerts

United app earlier flight standby: how the new tool works

United's app can monitor up to three eligible earlier flights after a disruption. Learn what is confirmed, what is unclear and how to prepare.

2 Sept 2026

Exterior of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas

Events and festivals

Usher and Chris Brown Las Vegas 2026: tickets, bags and transport

Plan Usher and Chris Brown in Las Vegas with September dates, 3 p.m. lots, 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. starts, mobile tickets, clear bags and transport.

2 Sept 2026