Travel
Southwest Airlines keeps 2022 profit forecast as bookings and fares outpace higher costs
A Southwest Airlines jet lands at Midway International Airport on January 28, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Southwest Airlines reiterated its forecast for second-quarter and 2022 profits as bookings and fares outpace a jump in labor, fuel and airport costs. The Dallas-based carrier expects second-quarter revenue growth of 8% to 12% […]
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Americans view these Asian countries as safer now than before the pandemic
A new study shows American travelers view many Asian nations as safer travel destinations now than they did four years ago. South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, China and Vietnam rose in the annual safety rankings published by travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. The survey in the 2022 “State of Travel Insurance Report” also […]
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Hong Kong residents are flocking to Singapore, snapping up rental homes
Stifled by strict Covid restrictions in Hong Kong, residents from the financial hub are continuing to move to its rival, Singapore. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images SINGAPORE — After eight years in Hong Kong, Jonathan Benarr is giving up that city for a new set of attractions — in Singapore. “Hong Kong was […]
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United Airlines ramps up flights for European travel comeback
A United Airlines passenger aircraft arrives over the top of residential houses to land at Heathrow Airport in west London, Britain, March 13, 2020. Matthew Childs | Reuters United Airlines says demand for trans-Atlantic travel is heating up, despite higher fuel prices and the Ukraine war. The airline plans to fly 25% more across the […]
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Carnival CEO Arnold Donald stepping down, COO Josh Weinstein to become new chief
CNBC’s Seema Mody joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to report that Carnival CEO Arnold Donald plans to step down from his position on Aug. 1. Source
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High inflation may prompt people to change their summer vacation plans
Summer vacations plans could be in flux this year. This time, it’s not because of Covid-19. Instead, high prices due to inflation may prompt prospective travel goers to switch up their plans. In fact, 69% of adults who say they will take a vacation this summer anticipate changing their travel plans as prices have soared […]
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People are getting travel ideas from social media — often with hilarious results
Nearly one in three travelers turn to social media for holiday inspiration, according to a new study. The figures are even higher for younger travelers. Some 60% of Gen Zs and 40% of millennials use social media for travel purposes, according to an April 2022 report by the travel company Arrivia. On TikTok alone, the […]
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The reality of ‘fairytale’ town Gastonia
Olivia Garcia shares her experience taking a detour to Gastonia only to find out it does not look at all like what she thought it would be. Source
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The unexpected reality of the Saturnia hot springs
Ana Mihaljevic documents her less than ideal experience at Terme di Saturnia. Source
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The reality of ‘fairytale’ town Gastonia
Olivia Garcia shares her experience taking a detour to Gastonia only to find out it does not look at all like what she thought it would be. Source
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