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How to Check Your Aircraft Type As Boeing 737 Max 9 Returns to Service

As the the Boeing 737 MAX 9 returned to service hesitant fliers can find out what aircraft they'll be flying on before and after booking their flight.

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State Department Issues Travel Advisory for the Bahamas

The U.S. Department of State is warning travelers to be careful when visiting the Bahamas due to crime and safety issues on the water.

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American, United Celebrate Taylor Swift with Super Bowl Flights

United and American airlines' flights to the Super Bowl have special nods to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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Score up to $500 Off a JetBlue Vacation to Florida, Cancun, and More

JetBlue Vacations recently announced the ‘Be Mine’ vacation package sale, with discounts up to $500 off of trips booked.

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Score a Flight to Cancun for As Low As $79 With Spirit's Latest Sale

Spirit Airlines is celebrating 20 years of flying to Cancun with a flight discount valid for travel in February.

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Universal Resort Releases More Details on Its Epic Universe

Universal Orlando Resort announced details and shared an official first look of its upcoming Epic Universe.

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Delta's Latest Deals Include Flights to Orlando, Vegas, and More

Delta's latest deals roundup includes discounts both in cash and SkyMiles on flights throughout the U.S., the Caribbean, and Europe.

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U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Jamaica — What Travelers Should Know

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for travelers to Jamaica.

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La Compagnie's Valentine's Day Sale Has Discounted Roundtrips to Europe

All-business class La Compagnie is offering roundtrips to Paris, Milan, and Nice — just in time for Valentine's Day.

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February Night Sky Guide: See The Milky Way Core, Spiral Galaxy, and More

February's night sky will offer stargazers glimpses of the Pleiades star cluster, a Jupiter sighting, and more.

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Norse Atlantic Airways' Flash Sale Has Flights to London Starting at Just $99

Norse Atlantic Airways is currently running a flash sale with flights to Europe from the United States for as low as $99 one-way.

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The Tropicana Hotel In Las Vegas Will Be Demolished This Year

The Tropicana Las Vegas hotel will close its doors on April 2 and will be turned into a stadium for the Athletics baseball team.

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I Got a Cancellation Fee Waived on a Basic Economy Ticket — Here's How

A firsthand account of having to cancel a basic economy ticket and a look into how other airlines handle the situation.

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American Airlines to Launch Its Longest Route with New Australia Flight

American Airlines announced new routes to Brisbane, Australia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Veracruz, Mexico.

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What to Expect During ‘Major’ Construction at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Temporary closures, parking issues, and entrance delays are to be expected at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as it's about to undergo a “major” construction effort.

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Delta Announces Routes to Barbados, Dominican Republic, and Mexico

Delta Air Lines announced several new routes to popular tropical destinations including Barbados, Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and Mazatlán in Mexico.

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Play Airlines Is Celebrating Valentine's Day With $99 Flights to Iceland

Play Airlines announced a new sale that provides discounted fares combined with the opportunity to add a multi-day stopover in their main hub of Reykjavík, Iceland.

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Frontier Just Launched Business Class — What to Know

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is introducing a new economic business class with premium seats, free carry-on bags, and other perks.

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JetBlue's 1-day Sale Has Flights for As Low As $49

JetBlue is celebrating its 24th anniversary with a week of deals, starting with a one-day-only fare sale.

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Southwest Reveals Sleek Look and Seat Features for 2025 Aircraft

Southwest’s newest aircraft will feature a fresh new appearance next year.

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Copa Airlines Launches Route to Panama from North Carolina

Copa Airlines is launching a new route to Panama from Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina in June.

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UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, meets with the Minister Jordi Hereu

The recovery of the global tourism sector in 2023 and the good prospects for 2024 were the focus of the meeting held today between the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, Zurab Pololikashvili, and the Minister of Industry and Tourism of t

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UNWTO Launches new Tool to Promote Collaboration Among World’s Best Tourism Villages

UNWTO has launched the world’s biggest digital hub for communities focused on rural tourism. The ‘TourismConnectsRural’ platform will boost collaboration across the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO Network, connecting around 200 rural destinations in every

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UNWTO at FITUR 2024: Investments, Sustainable Tourism and Collaboration

UNWTO will return to FITUR 2024 (Madrid, 23-26 January). With Ecuador as the official partner country, the leading travel and tourism trade fair will once again serve as a top platform for global tourism innovation and collaboration.

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International Tourism to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024

Following a strong 2023, international tourism is well on track to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024.

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UNWTO Becomes “UN Tourism” to Mark A New Era for Global Sector

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) enters a new era today with a new name and brand: UN Tourism.

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UN Tourism Opens Calls for Best Tourism Villages 2024

UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its “Best Tourism Villages” initiative.

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UN Tourism Celebrates High-Level Support after Productive FITUR 2024

UN Tourism has celebrated the first major tourism event of 2024, FITUR travel trade fair in Madrid, advancing its priorities for the sector for the year ahead.

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These 'Wave Season' Cruise Deals Include Discounted Trips, and More

Major cruise lines are offering deals, perks and discounts on 2024 trips and beyond.

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Nevada Is Getting a New State Park This Month — With Fossils, Trails, and a Life-size Mammoth Sculpture

Meet Nevada's newest park, Ice Age Fossils State Park, set to open on January 20, 2024. Here's what visitors need to know.

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These 6 Passports Are the Most Powerful in 2024

According to the newest Henley Passport Index, six countries around the world have tied for first place for the most powerful passport.

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Qatar Airways' Latest Sale Has $350 Off Flights Around the World

Qatar Airways' latest sale has discounts of up to $350 off the price of a ticket to Dubai, Bangkok, and more.

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Kind Passenger Knits Beanie for Baby Sitting Next to Her In Viral Video

Yes, flying can still be a kind space. Watch this woman quickly knit an adorable beanie for an equally adorable baby.

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Iceland's Blue Lagoon Fully Reopens for the First Time Since November

The Blue Lagoon has once again re-opened to visitors in south Iceland following the volcano eruption that caused weeks of closures.

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Delays Expected at This Major U.S. Airport Until July

San Francisco International Airport has advised passengers to expect delays over the next several months as a planned runway closure goes into effect.

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Hundreds of Flights Canceled As Winter Storm Slams Midwest

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or delayed due to extreme winter weather throughout the midwest and northeast.

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These Are the Most Turbulent Flight Routes in the U.S.

A new report from Turbli calculates the turbulence levels by assigning each route an "eddy dissipation rate," which is scientific for the level of turbulence intensity.

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Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club Debuts at NYC's LaGuardia Airport

The newest addition to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport is Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club in Terminal B.

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Thousands of Flights Canceled As Winter Weather Sweeps U.S.

Snowy and frigid weather swept the country from Texas and the Midwest to the Northeast, canceling and delaying thousands of flights.

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Southwest Has Flights to Las Vegas, Miami, and More Starting at Just $39

Southwest Airlines wants to help travelers get away this winter by offering a nationwide sale that has one-way flights starting at just $39.

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FAA to Ground Boeing 737-9 Max Planes Amid 'Extensive' Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will keep the beleaguered Boeing 737-9 Max planes grounded until it approves the aircraft manufacturer’s inspection and maintenance process.

Jan 29, 2024 Read more →

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Why the JetBlue/Spirit Merger Block Is Good News for Fliers

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a much-anticipated merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, but that may be good news for travelers.

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Lucky Traveler Just Won $1M on Las Vegas Airport Slot Machine

A lucky traveler hit the jackpot at the airport in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Venice Starts Selling Tickets for Day Visitors — How to Book

Venice has started selling tickets online for day visitors to access the canal city in a long-planned effort to charge day travelers and limit tourism.

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Your Marriott Status Could Soon Score You Major Perks These Famed Las Vegas Hotels

Marriott International and MGM Resorts released more details about their upcoming partnership.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Was Just Detained at Munich Airport

Arnold Schwarzenegger was temporarily detained at an airport in Germany after he failed to declare a pricey watch, caught in a little-talked-about travel snag.

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Score $50 Off Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass Right Now

Amtrak is helping travelers criss-cross the country for less by offering $50 off the purchase of a USA Rail Pass.

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These U.S. Airlines Have the Most and Least Legroom

A recent study analyzed the amount of available legroom on varying airlines’ most popular routes, and ranked them in order of most legroom to least legroom.

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