Air travel
U.S. pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
Travelers from Latin America and the Caribbean arrive at Miami International Airport. Carl Juste | Miami Herald | Getty Images The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety. The pause […]
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Airline bookings haven’t moved with the times. That’s about to change
In June, my children and I flew from Singapore to Texas to visit family. Several weeks later, we met up with my husband in New York City. Then I flew, solo, back to Asia, later followed by my husband. Eventually the kids returned with a set of grandparents in tow. All in, our summer trip […]
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Air Canada suspends third-quarter and full-year guidance following ‘unlawful’ strike
Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft spotted flying on final approach for landing on the runway of Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos at the Greek capital. Nicolas Economou | Nurphoto | Getty Images Air Canada is suspending its guidance for third-quarter and full-year operating results after the union defied back-to-work orders, which further halted the […]
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Why Americans fell out of love with the hotel minibar
Once synonymous with indulgent late-night snacks, hotel minibars were a hallmark of convenience for travelers in the 1990s and the early aughts. But that is not longer the case. The hotel minibar concept went global in 1974, when a Hilton in Hong Kong stocked its in-room fridges with tiny liquor bottles inspired by airline bar […]
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Spirit Airlines introduces extra legroom seats, other perks, in push for premium
A Spirit Airlines aircraft undergoes operations in preparation for departure at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2024. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Spirit Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will offer new premium options for its travelers, including an extra-legroom seating option and a two free checked bags policy for […]
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India and China agree to resume air travel after nearly five years
India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after nearly five years, India’s foreign ministry said Monday. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after nearly five years, India’s foreign ministry said on Monday, signaling a thaw in relations between the neighbors after a deadly 2020 military clash on their disputed Himalayan border. […]
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Travel demand has come back very strongly, says Star Alliance CEO
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO of Star Alliance, talks about the post-pandemic rebound in the travel sector, and some of the key regions and routes he’s watching in 2025. Source
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UK visitors from dozens of countries will have to pay a new entry fee starting this week
Pedestrians shelter from the rain under umbrellas as they pass the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock’s bell, Big Ben, at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, in London on Feb. 22, 2024. Henry Nicholls | AFP | Getty Images If you’re traveling to the U.K. as […]
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I spent $34,563.38 to travel the world for 18 months and tracked every cent: My budget breakdown
In 2022, I quit my job to fulfill my longtime dream of traveling the world full-time for a year and a half. My journey through 12 countries in Asia and six in South America cost exactly $34,563.38. I stayed meticulous about one thing from beginning to end: I tracked every penny I spent, from a […]
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Lufthansa fined record $4 million for discriminating against Jewish passengers
Lufthansa airplanes are parked on the tarmac at Frankfurt airport, Germany. Ralph Orlowski | Reuters Germany’s flagship airline has been fined $4 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation over allegations it discriminated against a group of Jewish passengers. The regulator said Tuesday that Lufthansa had prohibited 128 people wearing traditional Orthodox Jewish clothing from […]
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