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United Airlines introduced a new tool in the United app Wednesday that can help travelers stay on top of weather delays during July Fourth — the holiday is expected to be the peak of what is already a record-breaking summer travel season.

Planning and booking a fall or winter getaway just got cheaper. Southwest Airlines recently announced a new Wanna Get Away fare sale with airfares as low as $49 one-way to popular destinations. Best of all, travelers can snag discounted tickets to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and other warm destinations throughout the winter. The fare sale ends on July 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST, and is valid on travel through January 29, 2025.  The sale may be especially helpful for anyone planning a vacation to Hawaii, as inter-island travel is also discounted. Passengers can score $49 one-way flights from Honolulu International Airport to Hilo (Hawaii Island), Kahului (Maui), and Kona. Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of the $49 one-way fares available including:

United Airlines will have one less pin on its route map later this year.

Another cruise line is about to relaunch after not operating for many months — in a place that typically doesn't get a lot of cruise ships.

Qatar Airways flies one of the best business class seats in the sky, and now the airline is upping its game with a 2.0 version.

One June morning, I went to see what the tourists were up to in Chicago, where I live. My mission was to join them while adhering to a strict travel budget. So I started with a free Chicago Greeter tour of the downtown Loop, ground zero for visitors and home to popular attractions like Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Have you always dreamed of engaging in a virtual F-16 battle? Do you wish to play commercial airline captain for a day while attempting a landing at the world's busiest airport? You don't have to wait too long or travel too far to fulfill your AvGeek fantasies.

A day after a tech outage disrupted industries worldwide, airlines are digging themselves out from the fallout of thousands of delayed and canceled flights that have left travelers stranded and searching to find a way home over the weekend.

From Chicago to Metropolis, Sufjan Stevens’ 2005 folk opus Illinois packs what feels like a whole nation’s history into the borders of one state. Covering everything from the World’s Fair and UFO sightings to the invention of cream of wheat, the album captivated listeners far beyond the Midwest.

In May, Experience Columbus released its visitor data for 2023: It touted 51.2 million visitors to the region — an all-time record, the destination marketing organization for Ohio’s largest city said.

The lifestyle hotel sector continues to woo some of the world's largest hotel companies, it seems.

It’s never too early to plan a vacation, and flight deals to popular spring break destinations are on the horizon. United Airlines recently published several discounted fares between February and April 2025, which can help travelers save extra money and get a jumpstart on planning a spring break vacation.  For travelers from the New York City and tri-state area, the airline is offering a variety of deals on flights from their Newark (EWR) hub to Orlando, FL (MCO) for as little as $137 round-trip throughout February, March, and April 2025. The flights are a significant savings as other round-trip prices for the same month reach as high as $625 round-trip.  From United's hub at Chicago O'Hare, travelers can find spring break deals to Miami, FL (MIA) for as low as $323 round-trip in March and April 2025, which is also a considerable savings from some of the most expensive round-trip flights that month which top at $670. Orlando, which is the home to many popular theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld, is often ranked as a top spring break travel destination.

Planning a fall trip just got easier with up to 25 percent off hotel stays with IHG Hotels & Resorts’ latest sale.

Despite rising prices, hotel guests are looking for luxury, according to a new ranking. New research from the North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index from firm J.D. Power reveals insights of how travelers have ranked hotel chains based on their own experiences at the property.   The top luxury property brand was The Luxury Collection, which is a part of Marriott, and includes popular hotels such as The Phoenician in Scottsdale, The Gwen in Chicago, and the Hotel Imperial in Vienna.

First Hospitality announces Roger Baker’s transition from CFO to CIO and Advisor, with Matt Schuster stepping in as the new CFO, continuing the company’s strategic growth and financial leadership.

Montage Kapalua Bay enhances its culinary operations with the appointments of Behdad Ghofrani as Director of Food & Beverage and Justin Purpura as Executive Chef, promising elevated dining experiences across the resort.

After a five-year break, Colombia's flag carrier is returning to the Windy City. Starting in late October, Avianca will launch nonstop service to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

United Airlines seeks to launch a daily nonstop service between D.C.’s Reagan National and San Francisco International, enhancing connectivity and providing unique departure times to avoid peak airport congestion.

With tickets to US dates of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour selling at sky-high prices, you may have wondered if it would just be cheaper to go to Europe this summer to catch a show. The answer to that question is yes, especially if you have points and miles to spend.

Jul 10, 2024 • 9 min read

It’s been a busy time for travel startups – 17 of them announced fundraises totaling over $317 million in the past three weeks.

LOT Polish Airlines is expanding and renovating the Business Lounge Polonez at Warsaw Chopin Airport, enhancing space and comfort, with an official reopening set for December 2024.