We look at airlines and airfare from the perspective of an occasional traveler booking air to and from their cruise.
Flight delays can be due to myriad reasons, including individual airline efficiency, geography, weather, staffing, security incidents and more. Most recently, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown has led to the Federal Aviation Administration to announce that starting November 7th, air traffic Read More …
Major U.S. airlines are demonstrating heartwarming support for essential federal employees, including air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, who continue to work diligently without pay amidst the ongoing government shutdown. Recognizing the critical roles these individuals play Read More …
The tourism sector in the United States faces an alarming challenge, as a record drop in international arrivals throughout 2025 has signaled a profound “travel freefall.” Major tourism partners, including Mexico, Canada, and several Caribbean nations like Jamaica, Cuba, Barbados, Read More …
I thought this was a great example of United’s proactive way of doing business: United team: Earlier today, the FAA and DOT directed every airline to reduce their schedules during the government shutdown, across 40 domestic airports. The FAA’s goal Read More …
The ongoing, historically long government shutdown is now creating intolerable levels of disruption for travelers, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been forced to mandate a drastic 10% cut in flights at dozens of the nation’s busiest airports. This Read More …
The United States is proactively strengthening its travel security protocols with an exciting new regulation set to take effect on December 26, 2025. This positive development, announced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), will involve photographing all non-citizens, including Read More …
Norwegian Epic, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, performed a successful and large-scale humanitarian rescue operation in the Ionian Sea on October 22. The ship was diverted from its scheduled 11-day Mediterranean itinerary to the Greek Isles and French Riviera after Read More …
The United States hotel industry, a crucial part of the nation’s vibrant tourism sector, is eagerly seeking a swift resolution to the ongoing government shutdown. While the current situation presents significant financial challenges, there is a clear pathway to recovery Read More …
The European airline industry is currently experiencing a period of significant operational adjustments, with several major carriers like Vueling, Lufthansa, easyJet, Air France, SAS, and KLM working diligently to manage flight schedules. While there have been 56 cancellations and 2,092 Read More …