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The Trump administration is considering a new travel ban that could affect citizens from up to 43 countries, meant to address “national security and public safety threat," reports claimed on Friday.

The EU’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES) is scheduled to finally come into force in 2025.

Coming on the heels of Southwest Airlines unpopular benefit changes, like ending free checked bags, Frontier Airlines sees an opportunity. 

Social media loves a travel hack. While some are clever, many are questionable – and a select few are so misguided they might even leave you stranded at the airport.

Oceania Cruises is offering an amazing new world cruise itinerary — and this one is currently the cruise industry's longest.

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing “two bags fly free” policy, marking the end of an era for the airline beloved by American travelers for its value and flexibility. The announcement follows Southwest’s decision last year to end its open-seating policy, with the first assigned seat tickets going on sale later this year.

After closing in May 2024 for a multimillion-dollar renovation, the W Maldives is ready to welcome guests back with the perfect balance of serene relaxation and ocean adventure.

Since its launch, Southwest Airlines has stood out from other airlines by offering all passengers two free checked bags. In a shocking move, the airline just announced that beginning May 28, 2025, it will start charging for checked luggage. Only Southwest Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and Business Select fare passengers will continue to receive two free checked bags, while A-List members and Business Select passengers will be limited to one free checked bag. Rapid Rewards credit cardholders will receive a credit for one checked bag. All other passengers will be required to pay for both their first and second checked bags. Southwest has yet to disclose what that fee will be.

It’s the end of an era for one of the biggest perks at a popular low-cost airline. Southwest Airlines announced it is ending its free checked bag policy for most of its fare types, ending a perk that saved customers millions of dollars in bag fees. For all flights booked on or after May 28, passengers will have to pay for their checked luggage, however, the airline didn’t disclose how much the amount would be. 

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Back in my teenage years, my sweet grandmother gifted me her dear friend Laura’s jewelry case—embroidered in bright, baby pink with Laura’s written across it—a truly from-the-heart gift. While I still occasionally use it, when I do, it is purely out of sentimentality. Given its simple, vintage design of only two large zipper compartments, there’s a serious lack of structure and organization. The truth is, the pouch is far from the sleek designs available today: like most travel accessories, travel jewelry cases and pouches have come a long way since dear Laura’s—and have evolved into stylish and conveniently compartmentalized keepers to pack our most cherished pieces.

Many airlines offer hotel booking platforms where you can earn extra miles on hotel stays, but the earning rates (typically fewer than 10 miles per dollar) aren't very appealing. On Southwest Hotels, you can book "Points Plus" properties that earn anywhere from 5 to 25 Southwest Rapid Rewards points per dollar. That's a lot of points toward your next free flight.