Monthly Archives: August 2026

Two-thirds of American travelers hold at least one travel credit card, and most believe they know what it covers — but a new Squaremouth survey of 4,700 travelers suggests that confidence is largely misplaced, giving advisors a fresh set of talking points when clients push back on purchasing travel insurance. Nine out of 10 respondents […]

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. travelers believe there’s a “best time of day” to book flights, and more than half think clearing their browser cookies will lower fares — neither of which is true, according to a new survey from CheapOair. The online travel agency polled 1,000 U.S. travelers and paired the results with its own […]

Alaska Airlines is bringing the West Coast and Europe closer than ever with new nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris, two of the world’s most iconic destinations that rank among the most requested by Atmos Rewards members. When these new additions launch next spring, Alaska will serve seven intercontinental destinations, further establishing the […]

MSC Cruises announced updates for the Winter 2027/2028 season on August 20, 2026, enriching deployment in key regions – the South Caribbean and Western Mediterranean. MSC World Asia will sail in the South Caribbean – The ship will offer 7- and 14-night itineraries, with embarkation available from Fort-de-France, Martinique; Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe; and Bridgetown, Barbados. Sailing […]

Onyx CenterSource has announced the launch of its new Commission Payment Status Tool, giving travel agencies, non-Onyx member agencies, and independent advisors clear, on-demand visibility into where their commission payments stand throughout the payment process. Commission payments move through multiple stages involving hotels, payment providers, and agencies. Historically, advisors have had little insight into where […]

American Airlines on August 18, 2026 announced a sweeping transformation across its narrowbody fleet: installing state-of-the-art seatback entertainment screens at every seat and significantly expanding its most premium and spacious seating options. “We’re making one of the most significant investments in the onboard experience in our history,” said American’s Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden. “From […]

Marriott leads Hilton by the barest of margins in YouGov’s new U.S. hotel rankings, but the data also shows meaningful differences in what travelers value, and which brands are gaining ground. Based on YouGov BrandIndex data from more than 10,000 U.S. adults, the rankings look at hotel consideration among Americans likely to book a hotel […]

Allegiant Travel Company has added nine new nonstop routes, expanding its network with additional affordable travel options to popular leisure destinations across Florida. Seven of those routes are hyper-seasonal, tailored to meet peak spring travel demand during key local travel periods, including spring breaks and other vacation windows when customers are looking for convenient ways to […]

Advisors with clients flying out of Denver, New Orleans, or Boston may want to keep an eye on their inboxes: Those are among the best airports in the country for scoring a flight deal, according to new rankings from Going. The flight deal platform’s 2026 Top Airports and Airlines for Flight Deals draws on proprietary […]

Heat waves are becoming the new summertime normal across Europe — and while Europe is doing its best to adapt, travelers need to as well. With the following advice in mind, you can enjoy a cool trip despite hot temps. Time your trip with climes in mind. Save July and August for the Alps and […]