Anti-competitive or pro-consumer? American, JetBlue square off with DOJ in antitrust trial

Are airfares lower when JetBlue and American Airlines compete against each other? Or does an alliance between the airlines compete more with Delta, United and Southwest, bringing more pricing pressure to the major airlines? That’s the question at the heart of the Justice Department’s antitrust suit against JetBlue and American over their “Northeast Alliance” partnership. The antitrust trial began…

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How to plan your 1st luxury train trip

The COVID-19 pandemic gave us a rare opportunity to reevaluate the way we travel, and many people have vowed to prioritize slower, more sustainable trips. So, it should come as no surprise that some travelers are looking to train travel as a way to achieve these goals, especially as planes emit six times as much carbon dioxide per passenger…

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Cruise lines begin canceling, delaying Florida ship departures as Hurricane Ian bears down

Cruise lines on Tuesday began canceling and delaying close-in departures of ships out of Central Florida ports as a strengthening Hurricane Ian bore down on the region. Norwegian Cruise Line was the first major line to announce the cancellation of an entire voyage, saying late in the day that it had called off Thursday’s departure of the 3,963-passenger Norwegian…

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Play deal alert: Fly to various popular European destinations for as low as $99

If you have ever wanted to see Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris or London, now’s the time to go. Icelandic airline Play is offering fares to popular European destinations for as low as $99 in honor of World Tourism Day on Sept. 27. Through this deal, you can fly from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)…

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A conversation with Candacy Taylor, curator of the Smithsonian’s new traveling ‘Green Book’ exhibition

In 1936, a mailman from New York, Victor Hugo Green, and his wife, Alma, tackled challenges around traveling while Black by creating the first edition of the “Green Book.” The guide helped African American travelers and other people of color safely navigate the roadways by listing which hotels, restaurants, gas stations and other businesses were open to Black travelers…

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