Leisure tips

Park City Mountain reached an agreement with its ski patrollers this week, ending a strike that threw the popular Utah resort into chaos over one of the busiest times of the year.

A February getaway just got cheaper.  Frontier Airlines recently announced a discount promotion with 100 percent off of the base fares for selected February flights. Travelers are just responsible for paying the taxes and fees, and can enter the promotion code SAVENOW to score the savings. Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of warm-weather destinations that the promotional code can be applied to including Dallas, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix Travelers looking to utilize the sale must purchase tickets by 11:59 p.m.

Planning a last-minute winter getaway? JetBlue just marked down dozens of fares across its network to popular leisure destinations like Florida, the Caribbean, and more. 

Booking your next flight just got easier with Avelo Airlines thanks to a generous 30 percent discount.

It just got easier to be a VIP at 30,000 feet. Frontier Airlines recently announced new benefits for members of its loyalty program, including a fast-track offer that helps travelers achieve Elite Platinum status with as little as 20,000 points.  The Denver-based carrier described the updates as «major enhancements» for their loyalty members, which will now include free advanced seat upgrades in both Premium seating, and UpFront seating. Frontier recently unveiled a First Class concept, and shared that it would also become available for complimentary upgrades later this year, according to the company’s release. Frequent flyers in the loyalty program will notices upgrades that clear 12 hours in advance of departure for Platinum members, and 4 hours in advance for Gold members.

Driving into the heart of New York City just got more expensive thanks to a long-anticipated congestion pricing plan that went into effect this week.

Sorry, leisure travelers: British Airways plans to shift to a revenue-based program for earning Tier Points, which determine status qualification within the airline.

Fair weather, great infrastructure, and breathtaking routes along both the Mediterranean coastline and rugged countryside make Italy one of the most popular cycling destinations in Europe.

The budget for acquisitions at Hyatt appears to have no limit.

American Airlines is making several big changes to its network.

Booking a business class ticket with miles just got a bit easier with a new flash sale from Delta Air Lines. 

With digital tools evolving at an astonishing speed, travelers are starting to rely on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to make trip planning easier and more enjoyable. According to Phocuswright’s latest report, Travelers and Tech 2024: GenAI, VR and More, GenAI is leading the way, becoming more popular than other high-tech tools like virtual and augmented reality among today’s digital-savvy travelers.

Low-cost airline Breeze Airways is making it easier for travelers to achieve their 2025 travel goals with one-way flights starting at only $30.

JetBlue will introduce a brand-new first class cabin on domestic flights in 2026, offering a larger seat and more legroom at the front of the cabin.

Norwegian Cruise Line is redeploying several ships and canceling itineraries in 2025 and 2026 in the process.

December holiday travel can bring December headaches, but a new study found American Airlines is actually the domestic carrier least likely to cancel your flight.

Uber is making it easier to travel for the holidays with discounts on rental cars, expanded car seat access, and more festive options to celebrate in style.

Cruise passengers in Mexico may have to pay more in 2025.

Celebrity Cruises set sail from Florida’s Port Canaveral for the first time ever this week, setting out on a week-long journey to the warm Caribbean.

One of America's quintessential budget airlines is wading into new, premium territory with first class-style seats set for takeoff next year.

Southwest Airlines will start landing procedures at a higher altitude, requiring travelers to fasten their seatbelts and put away laptops and tray tables earlier in the flight.