Travel
Eurostar warns of ‘major disruption’ as power outage halts services between France and England
People sit around with their bags at St. Pancras station in London on December 30, 2025, as Eurostar train service between Britain and continental Europe is halted. Carlos Jasso | Afp | Getty Images Eurostar urged passengers to change their travel plans on Tuesday as a problem with the overhead power supply forced the Channel […]
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Watch CNBC’s full interview with Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic
CNBC’s “Squawk Box” team discusses holiday travel and travel trends with Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic. Source
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Travelers booking later, prioritizing flexibility: Best Western CEO
CNBC’s “Squawk Box” team discusses holiday travel with Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic. Source
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Payment giants are preparing for a world where AI agents book flights and shop for you
Major payment and tech companies are racing to build the infrastructure for what they see as the next evolution of global commerce: artificial intelligence agents that can perform searches, compare prices, and make purchases on behalf of consumers. The trend is referred to as “agentic commerce,” and reflects consumers’ growing reliance on chatbots for everyday […]
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Forget Gen Z and Millennials — the over-50s ‘Silver Spenders’ are powering investment opportunities, including these stocks
The growing wealth and enhanced spending power of the over-50s is poised to accelerate a range of investment opportunities across multiple sectors in the U.K., according to investors. Market pros say this age group — dubbed the “Grey Pound” or “Silver Spenders” — is gaining greater control over its assets. With greater wealth and more […]
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Waymo pauses robotaxis in SF again due to flash flood warnings on Christmas Day
Waymo autonomous taxis turns onto Post Street in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Waymo temporarily paused its robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, ahead of expected storms in the area, according to a customer notification in the company’s driverless ride-hailing […]
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5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026
Traveling is no longer just about the destination – or even the journey. It’s about the experience you walk away with. Since the end of Covid, experience‑led travel has continued to evolve, shifting away from checking off landmarks and more towards meaningful trips that help travelers connect with the people and places they visit. CNBC […]
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AAA CEO Gene Boehm: Record holiday travel ‘not impacted necessarily by affordability’
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Squawk Box Gene Boehm, AAA president and CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the record holiday travel this year, impact of low gas prices, and more. 04:45 11 minutes ago Source
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American Airlines no longer lets basic economy flyers earn miles
American Airlines Grant Baldwin | Getty Images American Airlines customers flying on basic economy fares will no longer earn frequent flyer miles or points toward elite status, the carrier said this week. “We routinely evaluate our fare products to remain competitive in the marketplace. Customers who purchase a Basic Economy ticket on December 17, 2025 and […]
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BermudAir expands with AnguillAir for direct service to Anguilla with no middle seats
CNBC’s Becky Quick reports on one airline’s method to win over consumers looking to visit the Caribbean. Source
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