By: Zach Wichter, Kathleen Wong
The growing trend of “detour destinations” in 2025 allows travelers to experience unique, authentic locations off the beaten path of popular spots.
Zach Wichter is a Consumer Travel Reporter at USA TODAY. He specializes in aviation and consumer travel, writing the weekly 'Cruising Altitude' column and previously covering aviation for The New York Times and The Points Guy. Zach's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and Yahoo Finance, and he is recognized for his contributions to reporting on the Boeing 737 Max story, for which he won a Loeb Award.
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Zach Wichter focuses on travel and tourism, particularly air travel within the United States. His coverage includes government announcements, expert commentary, and "how-to" guides related to air travel.
If you have expertise in the airline industry, flight regulations or consumer rights as they pertain to air travel in the US, consider reaching out with insights into recent government announcements or incidents affecting travelers. Additionally, if you can provide practical tips for dealing with airline mishaps or navigating flight delays effectively within the US market context, your input could be valuable to Zach's coverage.
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