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The travel world was shocked last week when Southwest Airlines reversed its long-standing policy of allowing all travelers to check two bags on all flights, free of charge. At the time of writing, it still remains to be seen whether the Dallas-based carrier will add carry-on bag fees.

Cruisers who repeatedly sail with one cruise line have a conundrum. They're able to enjoy their favorite onboard restaurants and attractions each time they embark, but after the third or fourth voyage, certain onboard experiences can be a bit stale.

When Suzanne Ross, an English-born artisan based on Japan’s Noto Peninsula, began her 40-year career making traditional Japanese lacquerware, she was told repeatedly that only men could make Wajima-nuri. To create Wajima-nuri, one of the oldest forms of lacquerware in Japan, one must painstakingly apply urushi (lacquer made from tree sap) to the object—say, a bowl or dish—let it dry, then repeat the process dozens of times. This technique, born in the city of Wajima, builds the resilience of the wood and the durability of the finished products. It also depends on the persistence and perseverance of its practitioners, such as Ross. Decades into fine-tuning her craft and growing her business, she never faltered—until a year ago, when the ground in her Wajima studio opened up beneath her feet.

"The Day Southwest Died."

A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country's other main destinations, has caused the cancellation of most flights on Monday 10 March.

The next generation of inflight Wi-Fi is almost ready for takeoff aboard United Airlines.

Receiving VIP access and other entertainment perks from credit cards isn't new. However, past ticket presales for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have highlighted the importance of having the right credit card in your wallet. In some cases, it can be the difference between snagging the perfect tickets and spending your afternoon crying in the office bathroom.

“The incredible thing about London is the diversity of the people, and that's also reflected in the food scene,” says the Indonesia-born and Singapore-raised chef Rahel Stephanie. But when she first moved to the capital, in 2013, to pursue a degree in fashion, she found it lacking in Indonesian options. To cook the food she wanted to eat in the city, Stephanie began hosting dinner parties for her friends and sharing dishes she grew up with, such as nasi campur (rice with meats and veggies), as well as innovative recipes of her own creation, like pandan blackberry blondies. Eventually these feasts evolved into the Indonesian supper club Spoons, launched in 2019, which has branched out into culinary residencies and pop-ups throughout London at esteemed restaurants including Orasay in Notting Hill and The Sea, The Sea in Chelsea. When she's not cooking, Stephanie pursues the less touristed sides of London, away from the city center: mom-and-pop shops, avant-garde music venues, and a bar that serves her favorite tomato-flavored tipple.

New Orleans’ Mardi Gras might be known for its decadent, indulgent bacchanalia, but if you’re traveling to the Big Easy for the party, it doesn’t just have to be about the booze and the beads. Thanks to volunteer-run program Recycle Dat!, parade goers can give back to the city without straying too far from Bourbon Street.

Air Canada Aeroplan members can now set up new family points pools ... again.

United Airlines wants you to enjoy a premium airport experience, whether you arrive 10 minutes or three hours before your flight.

You could soon be able to travel by direct train from London to cities like Frankfurt and Zurich.