Alaska Tourism Restoration Act awaits Biden’s signature
The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, which would allow foreign-flagged cruise ships to sail to and around Alaska from the US… Read More »
Disneyland Paris sets reopening, hotel debut
Disneyland Paris, including its Newport Bay Club Hotel, will reopen June 17 after the pandemic brought on two lockdowns that… Read More »
Could the ISS be the first space hotel?
The International Space Station could add commercial uses to its functionality, including lodging accommodations for “private astronauts” willing to pay… Read More »
American Airlines expands Spain schedule
With Spain opening to vaccinated tourists June 7, American Airlines is expanding its scheduled flights to Madrid and Barcelona. Brian… Read More »
American starts premium airport service for families
American Airlines is offering a new service aimed at reducing travel stress for families. “Five Star Essentials,” which starts at… Read More »
2,500 unruly U.S. airline passengers reported in 2021
Airlines have filed about 2,500 unruly-passenger reports with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration this year, including 1,900 reports of passengers… Read More »
COVID testing of air travellers – could be the last straw
‘A new brush sweeps clean’, as the saying goes, and it hasn’t taken forthright airline personality Willie Walsh long to… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Adds New High Elevation IPA Beer to Menu
Delta Air Lines and SweetWater Brewing Company announced a new style of craft beer available on domestic routes in the United… Read More »
United Airlines Giving Away Free Flights for a Year
United Airlines announced it would give away a free year of flights to one lucky loyalty program member who receives… Read More »
Hyatt Releases New Global ‘Explor-cation’ Experiences
Hyatt announced that select hotels around the globe are now offering over 40 unique ‘Explor-cation’ experiences, which are designed to… Read More »
President Biden Signs Law To Restart Cruising in Alaska
As expected, President Joe Biden signed legislation that sets the stage for large ships to cruise this summer to Alaska. The bill… Read More »
Viking Adds Third Ship to Summer Mediterranean Program From Malta
Viking will add a third ship to sail roundtrip voyages from the Maltese capital city of Valletta, a cultural UNESCO World… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Details Plans for Summer Alaska Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line plans to restart U.S. operations this summer with Alaska cruises from Seattle on Norwegian Bliss beginning Aug. 7…. Read More »
Atlas Ocean Voyages Launches $250,000 Sweepstakes
Atlas Ocean Voyages launched a $250,000 sweepstakes that will award 10 grand prizes for a veranda stateroom aboard any voyage with… Read More »
Royal Caribbean expects all cruise guests to be vaccinated
One of the world’s biggest cruise companies says coronavirus vaccinations will be needed to get on its ships. Richard Fain,… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Submits Plan for Test Cruises to CDC
Royal Caribbean International has submitted its plan to conduct test cruises to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,… Read More »
Virgin Galactic rocket plane flies to edge of space
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space plane has conducted the first of three key test flights that should enable it… Read More »
Airlines Resume Flights to Israel After Cease-Fire
European and U.S. airlines – including American, Delta and United – have resumed flights to Israel following a negotiated cease-fire… Read More »
United and Delta are making it easier than ever to access elite status and free first class upgrades
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport.Markus Mainka/Shutterstock.com The upper echelons of airline frequent flyer… Read More »