Economy tips

Air India's new flagship aircraft will make its hotly anticipated U.S. debut later this year.

With incredible food and wine, idyllic villages, and stunning scenery, Italy is always a good idea. Many travelers seem to agree, choosing to spend their hard-earned PTO exploring this popular European destination.

Despite rising prices, hotel guests are looking for luxury, according to a new ranking. New research from the North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index from firm J.D. Power reveals insights of how travelers have ranked hotel chains based on their own experiences at the property.   The top luxury property brand was The Luxury Collection, which is a part of Marriott, and includes popular hotels such as The Phoenician in Scottsdale, The Gwen in Chicago, and the Hotel Imperial in Vienna.

Premium demand is surging, and Alaska Airlines is betting that travelers will want to splurge for premium seats for the long haul.

The US has three "Big 3" mainline carriers: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.

Delta Air Lines is considering offering a more affordable way to fly at the very front of the plane, as the carrier admitted discussions took place about a cut-rate premium fare class.

In a promising economic development, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows a notable reduction in inflation overall, with travel-related costs leading the way. For the second consecutive month, the travel sector has experienced a more significant price drop than the overall economy.

In what is hopefully a temporary glitch, Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club program cannot currently access award seats operated by Air France or KLM in any class.

Delta Air Lines' premium cabins could be ripe for "unbundling" — the airline industry trend that's seen passengers increasingly paying for services once included in the price of a ticket.

I have a confession: I'm not always the most courteous person on a flight.

The Feathers Hotel in Woodstock reopens as an Experience Oxfordshire Ambassador Partner, enhancing local tourism and supporting the county’s visitor economy.

The most uncomfortable regional jet is making a comeback on Delta Air Lines.

The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club program has devalued Delta One business-class redemptions to and from Europe without notice, but this move will unlikely impact many members.

Oman Air enhances sustainability by replacing Economy Class earphone packaging with recyclable Kraft paper, aiming to eliminate 6.48 tonnes of waste annually.

If the high cost of living or toxic political climate in the United States has become too much, there are a handful of European countries that are more than happy to welcome new residents — so much so that they'll pay you.

June’s CPI data indicates broad inflation easing, led by a notable 1.4% decline in travel-related costs (hotel, airline, gas) as per the U.S. Travel TPI, outpacing the overall economy’s modest 0.1% decrease.

It's a hot take, but I love the back of a plane — especially on a long-haul flight.

It’s never too early to start planning a future vacation, and a popular low-cost airline is rolling out the deals to help travelers save in 2025.Norse Atlantic Airways, based in Oslo, Norway, recently released flight availability throughout 2025, including plenty of one-way deals to Europe for less than $200.  Flights from New York's JFK Airport to London Gatwick (LGW) are available for $122 one-way throughout January 2025, and flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to London (LGW) are $191 one-way during the same time period. Travel + Leisure spotted additional flight deals including:

Finnair is showing off its new Schengen Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) that's slated to open on July 9. The lounge will primarily serve customers traveling on short-haul flights within Europe and passengers connecting in Helsinki from the U.S. and traveling onward to Finland's Lapland and the wider Nordic and Baltic regions.

Luxury hotels in the U.S. have recently experienced robust growth in demand and room rates, while economy hotels have declined year-over-year. The numbers for the first five months of the year suggest a break with broad historical patterns.

I boarded a 10-hour Lufthansa flight from Denver to Germany and immediately questioned the decision I made just a day prior.