Need a passport in a hurry?

And free beer, wine, and snacks for economy passengers on this airline ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Matador]( [passport]( Need a Passport in a Hurry? A Series of New Passport 'Fairs' Could Help. Hi there, The Matador Network team is dedicated to publishing inspirational, on-the-ground stories and guides about where to travel. But we are equally dedicated to helping you travel better (and fact checking which of those viral travel hacks actually work and which are all hot air). Check your passport. In order to enter some destinations, your passport needs to be valid for at least six months before the expiration date. If your passport isn't up to date and the six-to-eight week average processing time won't cut it, the government just announced a slew of new [“Passport Acceptance Fairs”]( — events where you can complete and submit your passport application on-site. You'll need that passport soon, too, if you want to [travel to Athens for $200]( this fall with this airline's new route. If you thought traveling economy couldn't get any worse, Canadian airline WestJet just announced its new fare: [UltraBasic](. This fare includes no carry-on, no earning points, seating in the back of the plane, and no changes, cancellations, or refunds for your flight. But at least not every airline wants to frustrate us commoners. Air Canada recently introduced their newest addition to economy: [free wine, beer, and snacks](. Yes, free. For economy passengers. Something other airlines could learn a thing or two from. Have an Airbnb? Here's [everything you need to keep in stock]( to boost guest satisfaction. Speaking of accommodations, the [first 3D-printed hotel]( just broke ground this year, and you can reserve a room once they open. [FAST TRACK YOUR PASSPORT]( [Senior Editor Nick](mailto:Nick.h@matadornetwork.com?subject=Ask%20Nick) Ultimate Travel Hacks Our weekly guide to take the headache out of travel. [Athens]( You Can Fly From NYC to Athens for $200 This Fall on This New Budget Airline Route Norse Atlantic Airways' inaugural route provides a convenient, budget-friendly, and direct connection between major cities. [READ MORE]( [Wine on a plane]( This Airline Is Offering Free Wine, Beer, and Snacks on Flights to Canada and the US While some airlines are working hard to make the experience of flying in economy as wretched as possible, others are trying to elevate it. [READ MORE]( [West Jet]( Airlines Have Gone Too Far: New 'UltraBasic' Fare Lacks Carry-Ons, Seat Choice, and Refunds This Canadian airline is taking bare-bones economy to a whole new level. [READ MORE]( [Airbnb Room]( Everything You Need to Keep Stocked as an Airbnb Host This Airbnb host checklist covers everything you need to make your vacation home a success. [READ MORE]( [3-D printed hotel]( The First 3D-Printed Hotel Will Break Ground in Texas This Year The 3D printer lays down material layer by layer until the entire property is complete. [READ MORE]( Gear Up Discover our favorite tech and travel gear essentials. [packable jacket]( Substitute Shorts The 6 best Patagonia Baggies alternatives for men and women. [EXPLORE]( [hiking boots]( Pack List Here's what we packed for a long weekend RV'ing in England. [EXPLORE]( [Open email in your web browser]( EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH MATADOR — FOLLOW US HERE [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [Pinterest]( [Linkedin]( [X.com]( [Threads]( Move this email to your primary inbox or add Hello@MatadorNetwork.com as a contact so you never miss an email from us. [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here]( or simply [unsubscribe](. We'll be here when you need us. Copyright © 2024 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States