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American Airlines AAdvantage miles just got more valuable for travelers who want to explore popular South American destinations in countries like Chile, Argentina, and Peru.

With four theme parks and two water parks to explore, any fan knows it takes more than a day to experience Walt Disney World Resort. Thirteen miles from the “Most Magical Place on Earth”, Kissimmee is the best place to stay for a Disney marathon. Florida’s lakeside city has its own airport and Amtrak station and offers a wealth of restaurants, entertainment, and amenities to streamline a stay.

Members of American Airlines AAdvantage have a new option in South America via budget airline JetSmart.

Cruise ship stabilizers are features built into the ship to reduce its side-to-side motion (or roll). Though most cruise ships have a variety of active and passive design elements working to provide a smoother ride for passengers, the retractable wing-type stabilizers on the sides of the ship below the water line are the kind the average passenger commonly thinks about.

Attention, points and miles enthusiasts: You've probably been keeping up with the breaking aviation news regarding Alaska Airlines' acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. On Tuesday, the merger was finalized, and details were revealed regarding how the two airlines would continue to operate while maintaining their distinct brands.

Spirit Airlines is embracing fall with a great sale that has one-way flights starting as low as $40.

If you’ve been to Las Vegas, you know that the city is known for its over-the-top experiences around every corner. From hotels, dining, live entertainment, and more, it often feels like magic is woven Into the city's fabric.

Southwest Airlines just made a favorable change to its unique, decades-long Companion Pass program, which allows for buy-one, get-one flights for a designated travel partner.

The Department of State has fully rolled out its online passport renewal system, allowing travelers to apply for the documents from the comfort of home.

Federal charges have been lodged against a California man after he allegedly attempted to strangle a flight attendant and stated that he was “going to kill everybody”, causing his plane to divert. The mid-air disturbance took place aboard a Frontier Airlines flight from Orange County's John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport on September 9.   

American Airlines is going back to basics in Austin after experimenting with dozens of new nonstop flights during the pandemic. The carrier will no longer be an option for Austinites eager to visit Bourbon Street in New Orleans after October or soak up the history of Boston’s Freedom Walk after November. Nonstop flights to both cities are among the seven that will end in the next few months. Also gone are American’s nonstops from Austin to Las Vegas and Orlando in October; Nashville and Raleigh-Durham in November; and Orange County, Calif., in January 2025, Cirium Diio schedule data shows. The reductions bring to an end a pandemic experiment for American that peaked at nonstop flights from Austin to more than 45 cities in early 2023. The cuts are part of a “continuous evaluation” of American’s network, an airline spokesperson told Travel + Leisure on Monday. “American will continue to offer customers access to our comprehensive global network of more than 350 destinations with one-stop connections,” the spokesperson added. Other factors include the rapid airline industry growth in Austin during the pandemic and the now slowing travel recovery.

Navigating the world of airline loyalty programs can be extremely challenging. Understanding mileage programs involves confusing tables and complex math for how flights, status, and other perks are accessed. It gets even more complicated when carriers suddenly change how points are earned and redeemed or devalue them. To help take some of the guesswork out of which companies offer the best value for travelers, Point.me, a points and travel reward search platform, just released its inaugural ranking of 62 global airline loyalty programs.