Travel in Usa

With the announcement of a refresh to the American Express® Gold Card came a number of (not all bad) changes to one of our favorite premium cards, with new statement credits to go along with an increased annual fee.

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Avelo Airlines announced a whopping 18 new routes and three new destinations as part of what the startup carrier billed as the "largest expansion in company history."

As we were preparing to land at Orlando International Airport (MCO) during a recent Delta Air Lines flight, a friendly attendant handed me and a few other passengers a card with a handwritten thank-you note on the back. I had never received such a note, nor had I known they existed. I immediately texted my trusted co-worker and fellow frequent flyer Clint Henderson for some insight.

This summer has been tough for vacationing travelers, with overcrowding, heat, hurricanes, fires, you name it. But if you’re still looking to get away, there are places where the weather right now is great, the crowds palatable and the destination itself is at its best. Here, six off-the-beaten-track spots around the world for an end-of-summer vacation.

Southwest Airlines just announced a monumental shift in its passenger experience. The Dallas-based carrier said on July 25 that it plans to soon introduce seat assignments, as well as premium extra-legroom areas on board its fleet of narrow-body aircraft.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom outlined numerous steps the airline is taking to “course correct” after abandoning a direct distribution strategy it embarked on in 2023.

Hyatt wants to take you on a luxurious camping adventure — almost like a safari.

Southwest Airlines will start assigning seats to passengers, ending its longstanding policy of allowing passengers to pick their seats once they have boarded, the airline said on Thursday.

Jul 25, 2024 • 4 min read

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts said Thursday that its recent technology investments have helped keep profits flowing to the bottom line, even as traveler demand for the hotel group’s core economy segment moderates.

Royal Caribbean Group said Thursday that customers are booking cruises at record levels despite higher prices – and that the trend should continue.

A low-cost airline is on the move with new routes and flight deals. Avelo Airlines, based in Houston, recently announced a major expansion with its first international destinations of Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cancun, Mexico.

The U.S. Department of State issues a limited number of emergency passports on a case-by-case basis for U.S. citizens who need a passport to travel.

Budget airlines are upending many their original business plans as increased costs wreak havoc on their bottom lines.

If you're based in the US like me, June and July are some of the most expensive months to fly internationally, so I think summer is a great time to explore what my own country has to offer.

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As a kid who dreamed of being a professional artist, I spent hours at an abandoned dairy farm near my childhood home.

American Airlines is trying to make it easier to travel with mobility devices.

Jul 24, 2024 • 3 min read

While commercial air service was slowly recovering on Friday after a technology outage caused thousands of flights worldwide to be canceled or delayed, the ripple effect from the disruption left airports crowded with passengers and airlines working to get planes and crews back in position.