Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance has become the most searched insurance benefit of 2026, surging nearly 30 percent since the Iran war began in early March, according to new data from Squaremouth. But demand isn’t translating to purchases — and advisors may be in the best position to close that gap. Squaremouth data […]
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Porter Airlines continues to build its network with the launch of new service connecting Boston Logan (BOS) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Montreal Trudeau (YUL) airports. The new routes give travelers a convenient gateway to New England and the U.S. Northeast. Boston is one of the most visited cities in the United States, home to […]
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JetBlue has announced one of the most anticipated elements of its Blue Sky collaboration with United Airlines: beginning this week, eligible TrueBlue and MileagePlus members can enjoy reciprocal loyalty perks and benefits when traveling across either airlines’ networks. The integration of the airlines’ reciprocal loyalty benefits follows the successful launch of JetBlue and United’s interline […]
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United has announced it is expanding its service to Japan with new flights to Sapporo and Tokyo-Narita this winter. The airline will launch the first nonstop service from the continental U.S. to Sapporo, Japan and will be the only U.S. airline offering nonstop service between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita (subject to government approval). As the leading […]
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Allegiant Travel Company has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, bringing together two complementary carriers focused on affordable leisure travel. The transaction closed following satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of each of Allegiant and Sun Country. The combination strengthens Allegiant’s position as […]
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In a major move to streamline international travel ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Trump administration announced this week the immediate suspension of visa bond requirements for confirmed ticket holders. The decision is aimed at reducing financial barriers — these bonds can cost as much as $15,000 — and administrative delays for fans […]
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Korean Air will emerge as an integrated flag carrier on December 17, 2026, marking the completion of a consolidation process spanning over five years. Korean Air and Asiana Airlines boards approved the merger agreement on May 13, with the formal contract execution scheduled for May 14. The agreement follows the initial share subscription agreement signed […]
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Despite economic headwinds and rising costs, the vast majority of Americans aren’t ready to give up their summer travel plans, according to new research from Allianz Partners. The company’s 2026 Global Travel Confidence Index — a survey of 2,001 Americans conducted by Ipsos — found that 85 percent of U.S. travelers say they desperately need […]
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United Airlines is bringing back its nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Madeira‘s Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, with flights resuming May 16 — roughly three weeks ahead of the 2025 launch date. The route, operated three times weekly between Newark and Funchal, gives North American travelers direct access to the Portuguese island without […]
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The French didn’t invent the long lunch — they just perfected it. On a recent outing in Paris, we put that theory to the test at two five-star hotel restaurants, one tucked into the historic Marais and one steps from the designer boutiques of Rue Saint-Honoré. The verdict: two courses minimum, and clear your afternoon. […]