Travel Expert Reveals How To Stop Overpaying For Airline Baggage

According to a recent Forbes report, airlines collected a staggering $33 billion from baggage fees in 2023. U.S. carriers alone amassed $6.7 billion in checked baggage charges—a 26% increase from the previous year.  With Southwest Airlines recently announcing the end Read More …

United Adds 20% More Flights At SFO

United today announced it will add 20 percent more flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in 2025, reflecting its long-term strategy to re-establish SFO as a global gateway. United is now larger in SFO than it was pre-pandemic, with capacity1 up Read More …

Today: UK ETA: European Visitors Face Rising Fees

Starting April 2, 2025, the UK will implement its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for European visitors, requiring a £10 fee, which will rise to £16 by April 9. This digital authorization, similar to the U.S. ESTA, aims to modernize Read More …

USA Tourism In Crisis: Foreign Visitors Choose Safer Destinations

The United States, traditionally a top global tourist destination, is facing a potential decline in international visitors, reversing previous growth trends. Projections now indicate a 20% drop in international arrivals for 2025, a significant shift from earlier forecasts of a Read More …

Windstar Adds 2nd Solar Eclipse Cruise After 1st Sells Out

The yacht’s position north of Mallorca affords eclipse viewers an unobstructed view Seeing a total solar eclipse is a coveted life experience for many and combining that with a chance to see it at sunset (a rare occurrence) from a Read More …

The Safest U.S. Cities for LGBTQ Travelers 2025

With attacks ranging from passport restrictions and arts censorship to healthcare limitations, LGBTQ+ communities no longer experience the same level of safety when traveling through the U.S. Enter misterb&b Queer Safety Index (QSI), a yearly listing created by misterb&b, the Read More …

Shortage In Tourist Hotspots: 1 Toilet For Every 100K Visitors

A new analysis by Nationwide Waste Service, a leading provider of portable sanitary solutions, reveals that despite drawing millions of visitors annually, many of America’s most iconic tourist hotspots are struggling to meet a basic need—public restroom access. According to this Read More …

UK Arrival Hall: ETA Required For Visa-Free Countries

The United Kingdom has implemented a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, aligning with a global trend of countries requiring pre-travel clearance for visa-exempt visitors. Effective April 2, 2025, most European nationals, excluding Irish citizens, will need to obtain an Read More …

United Breaks Ground On $177M Ground Facility

United announced another investment in its Houston hub today by breaking ground on a new 140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and opening a new, state-of-the-art Technical Operations Training Center at the airport that will Read More …