Travel
More travelers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans to pay for trips. Here’s when it may make sense
Kristin Herman said using a “buy now, pay later” service to pay for a last-minute trip to Miami felt like a lifesaver. She said the approval was quick, and there were no upfront costs — but she accidentally skipped a scheduled payment. “One missed reminder turned into fees,” she told CNBC Travel. Rane Teo, however, […]
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Slowdown in tourists coming to the U.S. puts Disney’s theme park magic at risk
A slump in air travel to the U.S. is emerging in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and it could hit Walt Disney ‘s important theme park business where it hurts. With international guests accounting for about 20% of Disney’s park attendance in Orlando, Florida, and Anaheim, California, according to Barclays, the latest data […]
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No tariff-triggered turbulence in travel so far, says MakeMyTrip CEO
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Rajesh Magow, CEO of online travel aggregator MakeMyTrip, remains unfazed by tariffs and market volatility, contending that travel demand will hold steady with a resilient mid- to long-term outlook. Source
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NY Gov. says congestion pricing will remain despite federal deadline to end the program Sunday
Traffic moves along midtown Manhattan on February 19, 2025 in New York City. Earlier in the day, the Trump administration terminated approval of New York City congestion pricing. Alex Kent | Getty Images New York City’s $9 congestion toll on drivers in Manhattan’s busiest areas will remain in effect, despite the federal government’s Sunday deadline […]
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United Airlines tops Q1 estimates, reduces domestic capacity
CNBC’s Phil LeBeau joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ with the latest news from the airlines sector. Source
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Here’s why Americans still love McMansions
The 1980s launched a style of homes that came to be known as “McMansions.” These types of homes have often been criticized for their size, craftsmanship and architectural design. They also developed a reputation for being a bad investment. This is because despite their often luxurious appearance, they are typically built using cheap or mass-produced […]
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How does an island with high prices and few beaches attract tourists? Singapore lays out a plan
Inexpensive hotels and swaying palm trees have long attracted travelers to Southeast Asia, but Singapore is doubling down on a different strategy — focusing on increasing tourism receipts instead of traveler arrivals. Officials on Friday outlined a plan to increase tourism revenue in the city-state from a record-breaking $29.8 million in 2024 to $47 million-$50 […]
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American Airlines to make Wi-Fi free on most of its fleet in 2026
An American Airlines plane on the runway at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on Oct. 25, 2024. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines plans to offer Wi-Fi for free starting in January as more carriers opt for complimentary internet service for their loyalty program members, increasing pressure on holdouts. The free Wi-Fi will […]
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Baby boomers and first-time travelers are shunning Europe’s summer hotspots in favor of ‘coolcations’
Baby boomers and first-time travelers appear to be driving a so-called “coolcations” trend, shunning Europe’s peak summer hotspots in favor of cooler climes — such as the Nordic and Baltic countries. Extreme summer heat, combined with cost and overcrowding concerns, are affecting where people choose to go on vacation. For some, the appeal of booking […]
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Frontier Airlines cuts flights after travel demand fell in March
Frontier Airlines Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Frontier Airlines joined Delta Air Lines in pulling its full-year outlook and cutting flights due to a drop in demand and an “uncertain environment.” The budget airline also cut its first-quarter outlook. Frontier said its revenue growth likely rose 5% in the first quarter, with capacity up […]
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