We look at airlines and airfare from the perspective of an occasional traveler booking air to and from their cruise.
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 …
Frontier Airlines is enhancing competition on the busy route between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) by launching a new affordable, nonstop service. The new route positions Frontier alongside major carriers like American, Spirit, and United Read More …
Over 31 million Americans are projected to fly during the upcoming Thanksgiving travel period, setting an all-time high for air travel during this holiday. This record number, calculated by Airlines for America, translates to carriers expecting to move an average Read More …
The global tourism sector is experiencing a significant surge, driven by major strategic efforts across key nations including the US, Canada, UK, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Mexico. These countries are collaboratively executing a massive plan to turbocharge tourism through the creation Read More …
The United States has implemented a comprehensive new biometric entry-exit system that mandates the collection of facial recognition data from all foreign nationals at US borders. This new rule, which took effect on October 27, 2025, significantly expands data collection Read More …