Donald Wood travel tips

Air Canada Vacations announced that travelers would now not only accumulate points on the flight portion of their packages, but Aeroplan Members could also earn points on their entire vacation booking.

Holland America Line announced that more than half of its fleet has been updated with SpaceX’s Starlink internet service.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for a new short-term vacation rental platform, Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, that will feature private homes and remote hideaways in the United States.

Boeing reportedly plans to expand the production of the airplane manufacturer’s bestselling 737 narrowbody jet to record numbers by 2025.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announced it had reached a significant construction milestone with the successful float out of its next superyacht, Ilma, at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. 

Princess Cruises announced the introduction of new vegan menus for main dining rooms that will be rolled out across the company’s fleet of 15 ships.

Just days after announcing plans for its largest-ever schedule for flights from the U.S. to Europe next year, Delta Air Lines revealed it would cut flights to six major cities in the coming months, starting in October.

Mexican officials provided an update this week, saying the massive Maya Train construction project was still scheduled to debut to the public in December.

The Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines said last week that the current plan being considered by the United States to reimburse passengers impacted by delays and cancellations could make flying commercially less safe.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced the launch of the 30th season of Six Flags Fright Fest, which features immersive experiences, spooky mazes, live shows, themed food and beverage offerings and trick-or-treating.

Princess Cruises announced two themed Pacific Coast Wine & Food Experience cruises onboard the Discovery Princess (October 1) and Sapphire Princess (October 8).

Carnival Cruise Line announced that Carnival Legend would join Carnival Dream, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Jubilee sailing out of the Port of Galveston in the fall of 2025.

Nassau luxury resort, Baha Mar, revealed the full lineup of events coming to The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, which runs between October 27-29.

Canadian rail company Rocky Mountaineer announced a new partnership with The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC).

Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air announced plans to expand service in Fort Lauderdale, New York City and Boston as part of a new agreement with JetBlue Airways.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador revealed that the United States Department of Transportation would elevate the country’s air safety rating.

Hurricane Lee continues to strengthen as it grows larger this week, but the storm’s projected path has the travel industry—and the cruise lines especially—in the Caribbean and along the east coast of the United States on notice.

Spirit Airlines announced the launch of a new round-up feature on the carrier’s official website that allows travelers to increase their total to the next whole dollar during booking, with the balance being donated to the Spirit Charitable Foundation.

Flights into and out of the United Kingdom were canceled or delayed on Monday after a technical issue snarled traveled for several hours before the problem was fixed.

Florida is preparing for the arrival of Idalia on Wednesday, which has strengthened into a hurricane and is expected to rapidly intensify into a Category 3 storm by the time it makes landfall.

Hotel prices around the world have climbed this summer as Europe continues to thrive without coronavirus-related restrictions.