NORAD, the organization that monitors North American airspace, switches gears on Christmas Eve to track Santa Claus’s worldwide journey. The service, accessible in nine languages—including English, Spanish, and Chinese—can be enjoyed via NORAD’s website or mobile app. 

‘Flying naked’ has emerged as a popular budget-friendly travel trend. It involves passengers boarding flights with no luggage—neither carry-ons nor checked bags—relying solely on the clothes they’re wearing and a few essentials tucked into their pockets. This approach eliminates baggage fees and makes the boarding process faster and hassle-free. Once at their destination, travelers opt to purchase or rent any necessities they need. 

Indian students saw a significant 38% decrease in the number of US F1 study visas granted between January and September 2024, compared to the same period last year. According to data from the US State Department, only 64,008 Indian students were issued visas during this time frame, marking the lowest number since the pandemic in 2020, as reported by NDTV.

Skiplagging, or hidden city flying, is a money-saving travel hack where passengers book flights with a layover city as their final destination, skipping the last leg of the journey. This tactic is used when it’s cheaper than booking a direct flight. However, skiplagging can lead to consequences, such as losing frequent flyer privileges or being banned by airlines, as many have policies against this practice.

The world’s shortest scheduled flight, lasting less than two minutes, operates between the Orkney Islands in Scotland. This flight connects Westray and Papa Westray, covering a distance of just 1.7 miles (2.74 km). According to Guinness World Records, the fastest flight on this route was completed in just 53 seconds by pilot Stuart Linklater.