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Love Disney and thrill rides? Disney Adventure might be the cruise ship for you.

American Airlines is testing a new system to make sure travelers board with their designated groups.

Trying to cut to the front of the boarding line may not work for much longer with American Airlines.

Earlier this year, American Airlines promised that it would enable online redemptions for systemwide upgrade certificates.

Air France will become the latest major airline to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi.

There are two types of train trip: The long, slow, and often luxurious train journey that takes you through beautiful scenery that you book specifically to spend time on the rails; and the speedy, no-nonsense, cheap train ride you take to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible. In the first category, you’ll find grand trips like Australia’s The Ghan, South Africa’s Blue Train, and Britain’s Caledonian Sleeper. In the second, there are trips from London to Brussels in just two hours, from Rome to Venice in four hours, and from Miami to Orlando in three hours. And if you’re a train traveler who belongs to the second category and likes getting places fast without flying, there are plenty of trains in this world that do just that at speeds previously unimaginable on land, including the fastest train in the world and its closest competitors.

Back in March, Alaska Airlines launched a new subscription service requiring a $5-per-month payment to get early access to Alaska fare sales, a personalized fare page and free Wi-Fi credits — the Seattle-based airline calls the service "Alaska Access." I was excited to test it out since, at the time, Alaska said it would give subscribers advance notice to some of its biggest deals of the year.

When I first leveled up from casual running to my first marathon, I went to my local Fleet Feet in Hoboken, New Jersey, to buy a pair of real running sneakers. After an extensive chat and consultation, I was pointed towards a pair of Brooks Running shoes.

Wherever you're headed—be it on a bucket list trip across the globe or a lowkey staycation in your own city—you're going to need luggage. Minimalists and overpackers alike need durable and easy-to-carry suitcases and bags to safely transport clothes, travel accessories, and any souvenirs picked up along the way. As travel editors, we have high expectations for our gear—requiring that reliable, long-lasting bags accompany us on every journey.

In-flight Wi-Fi is about to get an out-of-this-world upgrade.United Airlines recently signed a deal with technology company Starlink to bring their flagship Wi-Fi product on-board over 1,000 in the airline’s fleet. The Wi-Fi will be powered through low-orbit satellites from the company, whose founder and CEO is technology entrepreneur Elon Musk.  The in-flight Wi-Fi will be free, and passengers will be able to connect several devices under one account, such as a phone and a laptop.  Although the Wi-Fi news is exciting, travelers won't be able to log-on anytime soon.

United Airlines is making a major investment in inflight Wi-Fi with the debut of Starlink satellite service — for free.

Whether due to someone removing their shoes right after boarding or eating a stinky sandwich during mealtime, we've all occasionally wished we had the power to choose our seatmate when we fly. One airline finally gives some customers that option, though for a different reason than the olfactory examples listed above.

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Boeing said it had paused test flights of the 777-9, a large plane whose development had already been delayed by years, after discovering problems with a key part.

If you're looking to step up your fitness game, you might be able to a boost in how many points you'll earn while doing so.

If life were a fairytale, guests would saunter straight to the front of every line at Walt Disney World without ever waiting to ride their favorite attractions. But this is the real world, where waits for popular Disney rides can get pretty darn long. Unfortunately, no amount of pixie dust can make the lines any shorter, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to make your wait times magically shrink.

In Sha He, a densely populated slice of Chengdu, the narrow streets are lined with teahouses, restaurants, and diners seated around rickety bamboo tables playing mahjong, gossiping, and drinking baijiu. I’m at Dong Zi Kou, a chipped-countertops-but-clean-plates sort of eatery whose name literally translates to “hole in the wall.” There’s a mad dash for the old-school specialties, like spicy mung bean noodles and stir-fried intestines, and the place is packed to the gills at 1:00 pm on a Friday.

Every two years, droves of Disney fans descend on Anaheim, California, but not solely to visit Disneyland. They come together to celebrate their shared love of all things Disney with exclusive experiences, behind-the-scenes panels, shopping, cosplaying and so much more at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event that takes place once every two years.

For some travelers, rest and relaxation is a must on vacation. That might mean unplugging from work and hitting the spa for a deep tissue massage, or connecting the mind and body through physical activities. In the latter case, having a cushioned and portable travel yoga mat will come in handy for early morning hot yoga or post-flight stretching sessions.

United Airlines is making it easier for customers traveling in basic economy to check in for their flights with a policy update that allows them to complete the process online.

Boeing may be entangled in its 737 Max fiasco, but it's earning some wins with its upcoming new flagship widebody, the 777X.