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...
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.
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.
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...
What Americans Need For Entry To The UK And Europe In 2026
Digital borders are here, but not every new European travel requirement has actually started yet. Here is what U.S. passport holders need to know before traveling to the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. What Americans Need Before Traveling To...
The Case That Supports A United-American Airlines Merger
Statements from United Airlines CEO, Scott Kirby this week about a merger with American Airlines caused significant uproar but there is a case that supports the tie-up. Kirby’s Outlandish Proposal United isn’t just posturing anymore. The idea of a...
Air Canada Expands Its Brilliant Grab-And-Go Lounge Café Concept
Air Canada is expanding on what I consider one of the smartest lounge innovations in recent years: its grab-and-go “Café” concept. Air Canada Expands “Café” Lounge Concept The airline has just opened new Café locations in both Montréal (YUL)...
Delta, Southwest Match $45 Bag Fee As Airlines Once Again Move In Lockstep
Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are the latest two U.S. carriers to raise baggage fees in the face of rising fuel costs and uncertainty in the Middle East. Delta, Southwest Raises Checked Bag Fees, The Latest Carriers To...
Introduction: The Holidays At 40,000 Feet On SAS, easyJet, And United
Welcome to my next trip report, which will retell our brief Christmas holiday trip to Germany to visit my wife’s family on United, SAS and easyJet. A Holiday Trip To Germany On SAS, easyJet, And United I’ve spent over...
Brightline Las Vegas Will Reshape US Short Haul Flights
The Brightline Las Vegas high-speed train could gut short haul air routes across the US. Here is what it means for Southwest, Spirit, and your fares.
No Upgrade This Time: Spring Break To Europe On United, SWISS, SAS
We’re heading to Europe for Easter break on United Airlines, SWISS, and SAS thanks to a fabulous opportunity for my son and a perfect occasion to spend time with the German side of my family. Booked! Spring Break In...
Forbes: Your Advisor Is Now Your Extraction Plan
Forbes just coined a term every traveler should know: contingency concierge. Here's why your travel advisor might be your most important safety net.
Virtuoso Survey: Partners Are Bullish On 2026
Virtuoso's latest pulse survey shows travel suppliers and advisors heading into 2026 with rising confidence, strong pipelines, and only 3% pessimism on the partner side.
Net Migration Is Negative, But Read The Fine Print
Headlines say Americans are fleeing in droves. The actual numbers tell a far more nuanced story about who is really leaving and why.
My Travel Dilemma: Book Flights Now Before Airfares Rise…Or Wait?
Airfares are creeping up again as oil prices surge and uncertainty spreads across global energy markets. That leaves many travelers facing a familiar dilemma: book now before prices rise further, or wait and hope fares come down. I’m currently...
Airlines Quietly Begin Raising Fares As Jet Fuel Prices Surge
The days of cheap airfare may be drawing to an end, at least for now. Airlines around the world are beginning to raise ticket prices as jet fuel costs surge following escalating tensions in the Middle East. Airlines Begin...
The 737 MAX Wants To Cross The Atlantic, And It May Just Win
Airbus pioneered thin transatlantic routes with the A321 family, but 737s are muscling in with WestJet, Alaska, Southwest, and United. Is this real competition? The idea of flying a single-aisle jet across the Atlantic used to sound like a...
Nonstop Dan Says He’s “Stranded” In Singapore Because Only Economy Seats Are Left
Another day, another airline influencer “stranded” story…except this one unraveled almost as quickly as it began. Airline Influencer’s “Stranded” Story Falls Apart After Admitting Economy Flights Exist A viral story about aviation vlogger Nonstop Dan being “stranded” quickly lost...
United Airlines 787-9 Evacuated At LAX, Passengers Took Carry-On Bags Down Emergency Slides
An emergency evacuation of a United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Los Angeles International Airport once again highlighted both the effectiveness of modern aircraft evacuation procedures…and one of the most persistent safety problems in commercial aviation. United Airlines 787-9...
