Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship Viking Nerthus in Europe

 Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The delivery took place this morning when the ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Nerthus joins the company’s Read More …

Viking Continues Record-Breaking Revenue, Growth

Viking Holdings is sailing into success! Their 2024 financial results showcase a year of impressive growth and strong performance. With a significant increase in revenue, gross margins, and Adjusted EBITDA, Viking has proven its ability to captivate its loyal customer Read More …

Southwest Has New Checked Bag Fees, Basic Fare Options

Southwest Airlines, aiming to boost revenue and align with industry practices, will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked after May 28th. They’re also introducing a new, lower-cost basic fare tier on the same date. While loyalty program members Read More …

Germany Strike Causes Flight Cancellations

A widespread strike by German airport ground staff and security personnel demanding better wages has caused significant disruption to European air travel, particularly affecting flights between Spain’s Barcelona and Girona airports and major German hubs like Munich and Frankfurt. Hundreds Read More …

Aurora Expeditions Appoints Jocelyn Black as Manager, Communications & Content

Aurora Expeditions is pleased to announce the appointment of Jocelyn Black as Manager, Communications & Content. Based in Toronto, Black will lead the company’s global public relations, communications, and content strategy as Aurora Expeditions continues to expand its operations. Black brings Read More …

American Airlines Promotes Sharing AirTag Location

American Airlines has become the latest carrier to let passengers share their AirTag location in the event of lost baggage. Travelers are increasingly relying on this technology to track their luggage while traveling by air commercially, and carriers have also recognized Read More …

Not Just Here: Major Travel Disruptions Amid Extreme Weather in China

For North American travelers embarking on cruises that include stops in China, recent extreme weather events highlight the importance of travel preparedness. Blizzards in northern regions like Shandong and record-breaking heat in southern hubs like Shanghai are causing significant disruptions Read More …

New Strike Paralyzes Airports In Germany

Passengers flying with British Airways, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Emirates, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Austrian Airlines are facing major flight cancellations and delays as a 24-hour strike disrupts operations at Cologne-Bonn and Düsseldorf airports in Germany. The strike, organized by the Verdi trade union, will take place from Sunday, Read More …

Belgium Strikes & Rail Disruptions Threaten Travel

Belgium is bracing for a period of significant travel disruption as a series of strikes and industrial actions are set to impact the nation throughout February and March. Travelers planning to visit the country are strongly advised to prepare for Read More …