Mooney International says it has bid for Spirit, will buy an aircraft maker, and build a three-airline empire. I called the CEO. Here is what he told me.
Hilton Raised Award Prices And Said Nothing
Hilton raised award rates at mid-tier hotels overnight with no announcement, the latest in a run of quiet devaluations. Your points now buy less.
Saudi Arabia Blinked On Its Giga-Tourism Projects
Saudi Arabia is pulling back government money from NEOM and its Red Sea resorts, redirecting Vision 2030 toward AI. The tourism moonshot is being scaled down.
Inside L.E/Miami: The Invite-Only Show For Posh Hotels
I was inside L.E/Miami, the invite-only show where the world's poshest hotels court travel's inner circle. Here is what the luxury set is planning.
Your Cancelled Flight May Not Count As Cancelled
DOT paused refund enforcement for renumbered flights while it rewrites what counts as a cancellation. The pause ends June 30. The definition fight matters.
Allegiant Bought An Airline To Sell A Credit Card
Allegiant says the credit card is the real prize in its Sun Country deal. With United, Breeze, and American trimming service, the bet could hit turbulence.
Your Miles Are Losing Value Faster Than Cash
Aeroplan, LifeMiles, Emirates, and Cathay all raised award prices within weeks. Call it what it is. The miles in your account are inflating away. The Month Everyone Reached Into Your Account There are times where one program tightens the...
Air Canada Joins The Long-Haul Narrowbody Club
Air Canada’s first A321XLR brings 14 lie-flat suites to thin transatlantic routes like Montreal to Toulouse. The narrowbody long-haul era is officially here. Another Single Aisle Crosses The Atlantic Air Canada took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR in...
ETIAS Is Coming But You Probably Won’t Need It Yet
Europe’s ETIAS authorization arrives in late 2026 with a €20 fee. Here is what it requires, and why your fall trip is probably not affected. ETIAS Headlines Have Travelers Worried This week there has been plenty of coverage warning...
The Mediterranean Is Soft This Summer
US bookings to Europe are down 11% and Athens is off nearly 20%. Airlines added seats anyway. The window to do the Mediterranean right is right now. What the Numbers Are Actually Saying The Mediterranean did not become less...
Royal Caribbean Doesn’t Lose, But Just Lost In Mexico
Royal Caribbean has lost almost no major bets in a decade. Mexico just rejected Perfect Day, and the loss matters more than the project ever would have.
Norse Is For Sale, Europe’s Long-Haul ULCC Needs A Buyer
Norwegian Air died and Norse picked up the bones. Now JPMorgan is shopping the airline, and your cheap Europe fare is on the clock.
Spirit’s Gone, And Now Look What Fares Did On Its Routes
FLL to Dallas jumped from $39 to $124 within 48 hours of Spirit's May 2 wind-down. Two weeks in, the routes Frontier didn't backfill are still up 20%.
Europe Just Told Airlines They Owe You Compensation Anyway
Carriers spent two weeks leaning on 'extraordinary circumstances' to dodge EC261. On May 8, the Commission published guidance that said no in writing.
Emirates Quietly Killed Its 615-Seat Cattle Car A380
Emirates' 615-seat A380 was the densest jet in commercial service. They just ripped out 46 seats. The premium economy math finally beat the yield math.
My Incredible Experience at the F1 Miami Paddock Club
The F1 Miami Paddock Club offers pit walks, track rides, and views over the pit lane. Here's what $15,000 passes include at the Miami F1 track.
Hantavirus Outbreak Reportedly Due To Landfill Tourism
Five hantavirus cases, three deaths, and a global cruise scare. The likely vector wasn't the ship at all. It was a Ushuaia shore excursion.
With Spirit Dead, JetBlue Got FLL, Frontier Expanded San Juan
While JetBlue plants eleven new flags in Fort Lauderdale, Frontier just quietly took Spirit's most overlooked Caribbean prize. Almost nobody noticed.
Saving Spirit Airlines Was Cheap, Letting It Fail, Expensive
Spirit Airlines shut down and airfares are already rising. Saving it would have cost $1.49 per American. Letting it fail costs us all far more.
Viking Owns The Brand. AmaWaterways Owns The Product.
Viking and river cruises are one and the same to many Americans, but AmaWaterways is the brand you may not have heard about but should know. Viking Owns The Brand. AmaWaterways Owns The Product. Viking became a household name...
