How to renew your passport in two weeks

And the top 25 airlines worldwide ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Matador]( [passport]( In a Hurry? Here's How to Renew Your Passport in Less Than Two Weeks 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). Passports for United States citizens are valid for 10 years, but many countries require your passport to be at least 6 months from its expiration date to enter. But don’t worry. Go ahead and book that killer international flight deal you just found. The Department of State’s [urgent travel passport renewal option]( is designed for those with booked international travel within the next two weeks. Skytrax, one of the most well-known airline rating sites, released its annual list of the [best airlines in the world]( with only one US-based airline making the top 25. Hot tip: this airline just announced a [new direct flight to London]( starting this fall, allowing travelers to see Big Ben in person, not just at Epcot. United Airlines' AI (artificial intelligence) technology can mitigate some of the impact of delays, helping you make your connection. This [system analyzes]( thousands of pieces of data in real time to answer questions like which planes to hold, where to send cabin crew, and whether planes need to switch gates. Once you've made your flight, [don't change seats]( even if you find the holy grail of a neighbor-free row. Going somewhere? Stop racking up large phone bills when traveling internationally with this new solution that simplifies international cell phone usage and saves travelers big bucks: an [eSIM](. [RENEW YOUR PASSPORT FAST]( [Senior Editor Nick](mailto:Nick.h@matadornetwork.com?subject=Ask%20Nick) Ultimate Travel Hacks Our weekly guide to take the headache out of travel. [flight attendant]( Only One US Carrier Made the World Airlines Awards Top 25 The list of the best airlines of 2024 from Skytrax is out, and only one US-based airline made the cut—while many European carriers did. [READ MORE]( [airplane row]( Why You Shouldn't Move to Another Open Seat on a Flight We asked a flight attendant and a pilot whether it's allowed and safe to sit in a different seat than your assigned one on an airplane. [READ MORE]( [traveler on cell phone]( What’s an ESIM and How Can It Make Travel Easier? An eSIM allows you to use your cell phone abroad, at sea, and during flights without spending a fortune. An expert explains how it all works. [READ MORE]( [red phone booth]( New Direct Route to London Starts at the Best Time to Visit the UK This new direct flight to London is available several times per week starting in October, making it ideal for ski and holiday trips to Europe. [READ MORE]( [running in the airport]( Made a Tight Connection on United Recently? You Have AI to Thank. Fittingly, United calls the technology “Connection Saver.” [READ MORE]( [motor lodge]( The Best Place to Crash Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail This spot offers the best place to sleep (and party) in style along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. [READ MORE]( Gear Up Discover our favorite tech and travel gear essentials. [binos]( Tested Our outdoor editor tried these travel binoculars on a national park trip. [EXPLORE]( [pack list]( Packed What our deputy editor packed for a few chill days in Barcelona. [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