Etihad adds Atlanta as part of 10-destination expansion in 2025

The best river cruises have always had a certain mystique that draws travelers from far and wide—even those who are new to cruising. For history buffs, they could be an excellent way to visit ancient sites or historical landmarks. For those that love the outdoors, river sailings are a way to experience the natural landscape of popular destinations that you might otherwise not get to see. With limited space onboard, river cruises often book up well in advance—so consider booking these once-in-a-lifetime voyages as early as you can.

Travelers can look forward to buying tickets for Southwest Airlines’ new premium seats beginning sometime late next year, CEO Bob Jordan said Thursday. «Selling the new products [is] back half of 2025, and operating the new products [in] the first half of 2026, all of that is on track,” he said at a Goldman Sachs investor conference. The new extra-legroom seats are part of a bigger transformation of Southwest’s product that will see it discard its open-seating, egalitarian model that it credits for much of its success over the past 50 years. Other changes include assigned seating, red-eye flights, and international partnerships, the first of which will be with Icelandair. The changes follow pressure from an activist investor, Elliott Management, for Southwest to improve its financial performance. The new products and flights are expected to generate billions of dollars in new revenue for the airline in the coming years. Southwest is investing “hundreds of millions” of dollars in the new extra-legroom premium seats and other changes, Jordan said. The work includes updating more than 60 of Southwest’s technology systems to sell the new products, and securing Federal Aviation Administration approval of the new seats. The changes are not without risk. The airline has built its brand around its unique product and business, and risks alienating some customers as its offerings become something closer to the other major U.S. airlines.

Next year ushers in an important anniversary for the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Founded in 1955, the resort will observe seven decades as the Happiest Place on Earth.

Avelo Airlines continued its 2024 expansion by announcing 10 new routes and two new bases.

Caribbean cruises have long been a favorite among leisure travelers for their picture-perfect views, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. But these tropical itineraries also have activities abound—from hiking through nature reserves and snorkeling among coral reefs to shopping for local trinkets and goodies. Many Caribbean itineraries skew toward tried-and-true island destinations, but a number of cruise lines have curated unique sailings that will undoubtedly impress the most seasoned Caribbean cruisers.

Executives from five major U.S. airlines are set to be grilled Wednesday on Capitol Hill over those pesky add-on fees that regularly cause passengers to pay far more than the base price of a plane ticket.

Frontier Airlines is continuing to break from its classic budget business model as it chases more premium customers.

Summer 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest on record for transatlantic flying.

Passengers departing San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can check their bags in the airport's parking lot thanks to its remote airline check-in service, which the airport launched Nov. 19.

Cape Cod, known for its pristine beaches, seafood shacks, and sand dunes, is comprised of a handful of towns — including artsy Provincetown.

United Airlines is making some noteworthy changes to its network.

American Airlines is making some noteworthy network changes.