. @Nantucket got overcrowded this summer, so NYTW member Sandy MacDonald, who knows the place well, says the best time to visit is "after the tourist hordes – both moneyed and aspirational – have fled." That means now, and here's what to see/do: everettpotter.com/2022/09/nantuc… #americana

"Bling Gods and Goddesses" features collages by NYTW's #MaryAliceKellogg. "These glittering 'dieties' are...inspired by my travels to 137 countries," she says. "Each is made from recycled materials." On view at #JeffersonMarketLibrary (10th St. & 6th Ave.) Oct 11-24.

Autumn glory is upon the #FingerLakes! #newyork Visit Finger Lakes #travel #fallfoliage #letchworth NYTW I LOVE NEW YORK

#airtravel expert and NYTW prez Barbara Peterson has good news for you in AFAR Media: "You will soon be able to book more flights to Europe with... JetBlue." Where? Likely Paris+. Good timing, bec. the US$ now buys you more euros. afar.com/magazine/jetbl… #aviation #robinhayes

.Southwest Airlines new gates at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are being used as a passenger triage area today. This line is for people trying to rebook (good look with that) or retrieve bags from flights that were canceled at the last minute today.

Southwest Airlines seeks to return to normal operations Friday, more than a week after the start of an unprecedented meltdown wsj.com/articles/south… via The Wall Street Journal NYTW

It’s Time to Finally Fix Air Travel nytimes.com/2023/01/13/opi… NYTW

Want an upgrade on your next flight? Some airlines let travelers bid for one in auctions. Here, the strategies you need to help ensure you score a win. wsj.com/articles/how-t… via The Wall Street Journal NYTW

Is It Worth Flying First or Premium Class on a Budget Airline? We Decided to Find Out afar.com/magazine/revie… NYTW

"Black Boxes" -- actually they're orange -- are the key to solving air crashes. The technology has been around for nearly 70 years. So why do we still have unsolved mysteries? afar.com/magazine/how-b… NYTW #MH370 NTSB

Not sure where to go this year? Here, from AFAR, are some of the new international flights we're most excited about: afar.com/magazine/the-b… NYTW JetBlue United Airlines #PaxEx

If you're getting sticker shock when you go to book a flight, you're not alone. This is why flights are so expensive right now: afar.com/magazine/why-a… NYTW

"A survey of families with children on the [autism] spectrum showed that while 87% of families with invisible needs don’t travel, 93%...would if they knew the right strategies," says NYTWA member Dawn Barclay. amazon.com/Traveling-Diff… #specialneeds #familytravel Ivan Quintanilla

Delta CEO Ed Bastian tells Phil LeBeau at the Wings Club that the airline industry got over its skis last summer, like someone “who’s been in the desert for two years” but says industry is more conservative this year. $DAL

Which Airlines’ Premium Economy Is Worth It? afar.com/magazine/which… #PaxEx NYTW Air New Zealand

A New Plane Might Be the Cure for Jet Lag afar.com/magazine/this-… NYTW #PaxEx

Say you’re flying PHX-ATL-TLV…. visiting both the PHX and ATL Sky Club will use 2 visits… aka one-third of your annual visits on the Amex Platinum card. Ugh. You *can* lounge hop in any individual airport within 3 hours of your initial lounge check-in time.

Unlocking An Unexpected Perk: How Delta's New Business Lounges Will Revolutionize the Coach Airport Experience - View from the Wing viewfromthewing.com/unlocking-an-u…

Will Air Taxis Ever Really, Truly Take Off? afar.com/magazine/what-…

Want to Feel Like You’re Flying Private? Ditch the Crowded Hubs for These Small Airports wsj.com/lifestyle/trav…