When you book a flight or reserve a hotel, you expect the airline or hotel to provide the services you booked. But sometimes, this doesn’t happen. Perhaps the airline changes its schedule to move your departure or arrival to a time that doesn’t work for you. Or worse, the airline cancels the route you booked or ceases operating entirely….
If you’re interested in trying out popular upstart cruise line Virgin Voyages in 2024 or 2025, pay attention. The cruise line is doing the cruise ship shuffle — delaying the debut of its fourth sister ship, swapping itineraries among its trio of existing ships to fill the gap, and introducing new ports and itineraries around the world. Virgin Voyages…
German leisure carrier Condor will be flying more of its colorful, striped aircraft to the U.S. next summer. Condor will begin service between its Frankfurt home base and Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning in May 2024. With its new Airbus A330-900neo equipped with lie-flat business-class seats, Condor will operate three weekly round trips between Germany and South Florida. Want…
United Airlines is about to overhaul the long-haul business-class experience. This overhaul will initially focus on the “soft product” — all of the amenities that you receive that aren’t physically attached to the plane, like the seats or the TV screens. Over the next few weeks, the Chicago-based airline is expected to debut a slew of new amenities for…
The Federal Aviation Administration may finally be getting a long-term leader — for the first time in nearly 18 months. President Joe Biden plans to nominate Michael Whitaker to head the FAA, the White House said Thursday. Whitaker is currently the chief operating officer at Supernal, an electric aircraft startup owned by Hyundai that is developing an eVTOL (electric…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Europe’s train system, particularly for intracountry travel, is a well-developed and affordable option for travelers visiting the region. If you already live in Europe, it can be an incredibly easy way to travel without flying. You won’t have to deal with long airport security lines,…
Like most cruise lines, Azamara Cruises has a branded loyalty program, Azamara Circle, which allows frequent cruisers to maximize their travel investment by earning points for each night they sail with the brand. As passengers earn points, they move up the ranks of five loyalty tiers, earning additional perks and amenities — including onboard discounts, free cruise nights and…
Downtown Indianapolis — Indiana’s largest city and the state capital — boasts a vibrant arts scene, beautiful outdoor spaces and an action-packed sports lineup. You can cheer on the NBA’s Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, get your adrenaline going during the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and watch the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Lucas…
SAS Appoints Ginger Hughes as CTO; Paul Verhagen as CCO.
Editor’s note: The author of this story was given a free ticket to Disneyland and a comped meal at Tiana’s Palace. All opinions expressed here are the author’s own and were not subject to review by Disney or any other entity. A new themed restaurant, Tiana’s Palace, is opening Thursday at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. The restaurant’s opening…
