I went on a $7,075 cruise for 9 days. See inside my 344-square-foot suite with a glass sunroom and walk-in closet.

Depending on your preferred airport or airline, the state of flying today can feel downright shabby. Aging terminals, clunky technology, and dingy aircraft can make the experience feel anything but glamorous. But there’s a bright spot on the horizon: In 2025, there will be plenty of innovation in air travel. At some airports, new procedures will ease passenger stress, while refreshed airline cabins will return a sense of elegance to long-haul flying.

It’s a season of savings for travelers.  While Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be popular shopping holidays, travelers have turned their sights on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which has been named ‘Travel Tuesday’, as a way to cash in on travel related promotions.  In celebration of the upcoming Travel Tuesday holiday, American Airlines has announced some of the special offers and discounts that can help take passengers around the world for less. The airline will also discount the purchase of miles in their frequent flyer program, American Airlines AAdvantage, for as much as 50 percent off between November 29 and December 2.  Even before Travel Tuesday, the airline shared withTravel + Leisure it has discounted dozens of flights under $200 round-trip, for immediate purchase while supplies last.  T+L spotted discounted, one-way fares including:

Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air is launching a massive expansion with 44 new routes for next year, including to three new cities.

Lesser-known budget airline Allegiant Air announced 44 new routes to smaller cities across the US.

If you're considering a family cruise, you'll likely end up on a Carnival, Norwegian, or Royal Caribbean ship.

Memphis is a soulful and historic city that’s become something of a magnet for young creatives and movers and shakers. It makes sense: The former stomping grounds of blues legend BB King, funkmaster Isaac Hayes, and rock-and-roll king Elvis Presley (whose Graceland mansion is open for tours) has a lot going for it, from live music and classic Southern cuisine to major landmarks like Beale Street. It’s also less than a four-hour drive south from Nashville.

Margaritaville at Sea is honoring Veterans Day by offering free cruise vacations to U.S. military personnel and other first responders. Both active-duty military members and veterans, as well as firefighters, EMS personnel, police officers, nurses and teachers are eligible to claim complimentary double-occupancy staterooms. 

River cruising is “having a moment,” as Zane Kerby, president and chief executive officer of the American Society of Travel Advisors, said earlier this year at ASTA’s sold-out River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam. 

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Apple will now allow AirTag users to share location data with airlines in an effort to make lost luggage a thing of the past.

San Diego International Airport (SAN) will gain a brand-new connection to Europe next summer thanks to Dutch carrier KLM.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Omarni Webb. Webb completed a master's degree in marketing in Sweden and later worked as a data analyst. She is currently on a career break. The following has been edited for length and clarity.