HX Launches New, Free Course About Antarctica for Travelers and Staff

Some big names in the airline industry are skeptical that struggling Spirit Airlines will be able to keep flying even as it restructures in bankruptcy. “I think the current business plan is not going to work and, if they pursue it, Chapter 11 will be a brief pit stop on the way to Chapter 7,” Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, said at an event at Washington’s Dulles International Airport on Thursday. (Chapter 7 is the section of the U.S. bankruptcy code where a company shuts down and liquidates its assets.) A longtime critic of Spirit’s business model that wooed travelers with low, à-la-carte fares, Kirby echoed the skepticism expressed in some corners of the airline industry.

In 2008, the Travel Corporation (TTC) launched the TreadRight Foundation, a pioneering not-for-profit organization committed to making travel a force for positive change. With the inspiring motto "Make Travel Matter," the foundation has become a beacon of sustainable and responsible tourism.

Frontier Airlines is heading into the second phase of The New Frontier with several new enhancements and loyalty benefits beginning next year, including free seat upgrades and more. 

Nordstrom's Cyber Monday sales are here, and there are plenty of travel-friendly clothes, bags, and accessories you can still get your hands on. With items up to 60% off at Nordstrom and up to 75% off at Nordstrom Rack, you can save big on holiday gifts and travel gear for yourself and your family—just make sure to shop by Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

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Nordstrom's Black Friday deals have arrived, and there are plenty of travel-friendly clothes, bags, and accessories to get your hands on. With items up to 50% off at Nordstrom and up to 70% off at Nordstrom Rack, you can save big on holiday gifts and travel gear for yourself and your family through December 3, 2024. There are certain products that fly off the proverbial shelves (beauty sets are often amongst the first to go), so don't delay if you do see something on sale you're sure you want.

The beginning of Cyber Week has just begun and there are a ton of Black Friday Amazon deals to shop right now. Black Friday often stakes claim as being the biggest sale event of the year, and with these discounts, it's hard to disagree. We've sorted the discounts into seven categories, with major savings on everything from camping gear to skincare. There's a deal out there for every type of traveler, so whether you're looking to restock on your holy grail essentials or you're skimming through for possible holiday gifts, we've got you covered. Below, find dozens of the best Black Friday deals on Amazon to shop before the holiday sales wind down.

British Airways will introduce a new, extra wide first class suite on planes between the United States and London, making a trip across the pond even more luxe. 

A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the seventh time since December, spewing red lava through a 3-kilometre fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Sometimes the perfect meal while traveling is one that you can put together yourself.

Few things in life are better than getting a great gift from someone you care about — especially when it's the gift of travel. Travel is a gift that keeps on giving and lasts way longer than expensive skin care products or kitchen gadgets that end up untouched in a random drawer. In fact, a recent survey from Hyatt found that 85% of consumers would rather receive a trip or vacation than a physical gift this holiday season.

It's one of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions: watching the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The parade has been happening since 1924, and this year is the 98th edition. It'll occur Thursday, Nov. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to noon EST.