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Call it a comeback, perhaps.

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Distracted driving fell in four states after they implemented hands-free laws. An analysis of cell phone data from Alabama, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio following legislation to prevent holding a cellphone while driving found that hands-free laws made a positive impact.

American Airlines has just disclosed that it has submitted orders for 260 new aircraft; namely, 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10 and 90 Embraer E175 model airplanes. As part of its order with major aircraft manufacturer Boeing, American is upgauging 30 existing 737 MAX 8 orders to 737 MAX 10 aircraft, bypassing the embattled 737 MAX 9 entirely. 

You won't need a boarding pass or an ID to get through security if you're using TSA PreCheck at some airports.

It’s about to be a busy summer for Breeze Airways as the low-cost airline continues its route expansion quest, announcing nearly a dozen new seasonal flights.

One of the fastest-growing airlines in the U.S. is planning a slew of new routes for the summer 2024 season.

Beads at the ready – Mardi Gras is just around the corner.

Hyatt’s first upper-midscale extended-stay brand experiencing growing pipeline with strong interest from developers

Amtrak carried 28.6 million customers on train trips during its latest fiscal year. That number, while an improvement of nearly a quarter from 2022, fell short of its aim to match pre-pandemic ridership of 32.5 million trips.

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Even though the leaves are just starting to turn, airline network planners are already getting excited for next summer.

Amtrak will restore service to the Gulf Coast for the first time in almost 20 years as part of a nearly $200 million grant the rail company received from the federal government.

Some tourism agencies are using geolocation mobile data to identify visitors who stay with friends and relatives to hone their marketing efforts.

Colombia has launched a dedicated visa for digital nomads, which is quite an achievement considering the country’s recent political upheavals.

Marina Bay Sands Hotel has launched a series of new Smart Hotel features within its mobile app.

Four travel tech startups have raised $328 million in capital this week. 

Hyatt gave details on Wednesday about the first locations for Hyatt Studios, a brand it unveiled in April. The hotel operator will open the first Hyatt Studios just outside of Mobile, Alabama, and Marysville, California — targeting spots where its other brands aren’t present.

The battle over the budget traveler rages on in the hotel industry, but the latest option appears to have more amenities than some of its competitors also in development.

A region rich in history and culture, natural beauty, southern hospitality, gorgeous white-sand beaches, forest-smothered mountains and NASA’s first moon rockets – Alabama is full of surprises.