Malta Aims for Expanded North America Presence and Nonstop Flights

There’s never a wrong time of year to visit the Berkshires, the mountainous stretch of western Massachusetts located just 140 miles north of New York City. You can thank the fall’s vibrant display of foliage, summer’s Tanglewood music festival that draws crowds from all over the world, and a steady tide of new hotel openings to take advantage of as cozy winter getaways and for ski season. The region also has strong roots as an artists community, with a robust community of galleries, independent boutiques, and museums. And for city dwellers looking to stretch their legs, the Berkshires is also home to scenic hiking trails and winter slopes for every activity and ability level.

To encourage travelers to Japan to get off the beaten path, delve deeper into the country’s cultural heritage, and venture beyond the popular tourist destinations, Japan Airlines is offering complimentary domestic flights all across the archipelago.

The best thing about August isn’t the searing heat – it’s the fact that summer has matured and there’s been (hopefully) plenty of time to get out and test new gear. Matador’s editors tested everything from socks and underwear to luggage to mountain bike gloves this month, and below is the stuff we loved most. The editor who recommended each is listed, so if you have beef – or a competing product – you know who to contact. Preference was given, as it should be, to brands working towards more sustainable production methods.

Economy budget brand Motel 6 announced that it would be sold to Indian-based travel company OYO for $525 million.

Normally, you don’t see Western European nations on a list of travel alerts issued by the State Department of the United States. But these aren’t normal times.

Southwest Airlines has issued a warning to employees without actually warning them. It’s more preparatory that something ominous is likely coming.

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents and advisors should familiarize themselves with the Huna Totem Corporation and its new vice president, Susan Bell.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

Members of American Airlines AAdvantage have a new option in South America via budget airline JetSmart.

As a citizen of three countries , the United States, Poland, and Portugal, I am acutely aware of cultural differences. These differences extend to different attitudes towards raising children.

The shake-up continues at Scandinavian Airlines following its official entrance into the SkyTeam alliance.

Federal charges have been lodged against a California man after he allegedly attempted to strangle a flight attendant and stated that he was “going to kill everybody”, causing his plane to divert. The mid-air disturbance took place aboard a Frontier Airlines flight from Orange County's John Wayne Airport to San Francisco International Airport on September 9.   

As summer comes to an end and fall temperatures take over, new data from AAA Travel has highlighted where people in the United States plan on traveling before the winter holiday period.