We look at airlines and airfare from the perspective of an occasional traveler booking air to and from their cruise.
Numerous US states, including New Mexico, North Dakota, Michigan, Arkansas, Indiana, and Illinois, have experienced a successive decline in tourism for ten consecutive months in 2025. This downturn is attributed to a combination of seasonal trends, broader economic shifts, and Read More …
Black Friday 2025 has cemented its position as a critical event for the global travel industry, with numerous companies launching extensive deals for vacations scheduled between 2025 and 2027. Airlines, cruise lines, hotels, and tour operators are offering significant, often Read More …
Airlines are highly optimistic about a rapid return to normal flight schedules following the end of the government shutdown and reported improvements in air-traffic controller staffing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adjusted its mandated flight cuts at 40 major airports Read More …
Thousands of passengers are currently facing significant travel disruptions across the United States, with a total of 626 flight cancellations and 1,893 delays reported nationwide today. These disruptions underscore persistent operational challenges and staffing shortages in the aviation industry, reflecting Read More …
Amid severe flight disruptions caused by the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, Virgin Voyages has introduced a flexible solution to support affected cruise travelers. The cruise line has confirmed that guests who are unable to reach their departure port due to Read More …
The fallout from the recent federal government shutdown continues to impact the U.S. travel industry, causing a prolonged tourism slump in states vital to the national economy, including Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, and New York. Although the government has reopened Read More …
U.S. air travel is currently experiencing significant turbulence due to a high volume of flight cancellations and delays across multiple major airlines. Carriers including JetBlue, Envoy, PSA, American Airlines, Horizon, SkyWest, and United are collectively facing over 909 flight cancellations Read More …
A 59-year-old plane passenger, Karen Baker, has been jailed for three months following a disruptive and violent incident aboard a Virgin Atlantic flight traveling from Miami to London Heathrow. During the nine-hour flight on February 9, Baker, who reportedly consumed Read More …
The impending resolution of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is a cause for celebration, yet travelers must remain prepared for continued flight disruptions, even after a deal is finalized. While Congress is making positive strides toward reopening the Read More …