Monthly Archives: May 2026

JetBlue has announced it is stepping in to support Spirit customers and team members affected by the airline’s shutdown. JetBlue is offering $99 rescue fares to assist stranded travelers with immediate travel planned The airline will cap fares to ensure affordable rebooking options remain available as more travelers look to rebook and demand increases. It […]

Dollar Flight Club has released its Summer 2026 Cheap Flight Forecast, a new report unveiling the cheapest places to fly this summer. While airfare costs have increased overall due to rising fuel costs, route cuts and the decline of Spirit Airlines, the report shows there are still deals for travelers. “The big takeaway is that […]

Intrepid Travel will not introduce additional surcharges on existing or new bookings this year, offering travelers greater confidence and peace of mind at a time when fluctuating costs are impacting the broader travel industry.   The global adventure travel company has taken a clear position: during 2026, the price confirmed at booking is the price customers can expect to pay. Intrepid’s stance signals a broader commitment […]

Princess Cruises has welcomed Star Princess to Seattle, marking its highly anticipated debut and the start of her inaugural Alaska season. From May 3 – September 13, 2026, the next-generation sphere class ship will sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages from Pier 91 through Alaska’s iconic Inside Passage. The arrival day was marked with a traditional […]

ALG Vacations (ALGV) is kicking off its 2026 Travel Advisor Appreciation Month with a clear focus: helping travel advisors sell more, earn more, and win more, with a clear focus: helping travel advisors sell more, earn more, and win more.   This year’s campaign is designed to help advisors convert demand into bookings while maximizing their earning […]

Spirit Airlines ceased operations early Saturday morning, leaving hundreds of thousands of travelers scrambling for alternatives — and prompting a wave of rescue fare offers and hiring initiatives from competing carriers. Spirit Aviation Holdings announced the start of an “orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately,” canceling all flights and advising guests not to go to […]

Travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) shares new insights into the biggest drivers of travel insurance demand, based on findings from its 11th annual State of Travel Insurance research. The data highlights a shifting travel insurance landscape, where younger, more diverse, and more risk-aware audiences are shaping the future of travel protection.  Despite ongoing […]

Riviera Travel has announced its Travel Advisor Appreciation Month incentives for 2026, including the chance to win a VIP experience at the 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo—featuring a conference ticket, deluxe balcony cabin, and round-trip airfare—alongside $75 gift cards on bookings and a $3,000 grand prize. Open to active, registered U.S. and Canadian travel advisors, […]

Fora, the modern travel agency, was named to Time‘s sixth-annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Fora was also named a TIME100 Companies Industry Leader 2026 in travel and tourism. Fora’s recognition underscores a fundamental shift in the travel industry, one driven not by legacy infrastructure but […]

Uber Technologies, Inc. has announced a new set of products and features at its annual GO–GET product event, including hotel bookings and new travel tools. The updates reflect Uber’s continued platform strategy to bring more of everyday life into one simple user experience. “Uber is becoming an app for everything—helping people go, get, and now […]