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Condor Airlines has stepped in to assist passengers left stranded after Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY abruptly ceased operations this week, leaving travelers across the Atlantic scrambling for alternatives.  The airline, which had marketed itself as a transatlantic bridge via Iceland, suspended flights after running out of funds and announced it would be filing for bankruptcy […]

United Airlines has announced the launch of a new U.S. Customs and Borders Protection (CBP) initiative, the International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS), for connecting passengers with checked bags that eliminates re-checking bags on select international routes, making the connecting experience even easier and reducing potential missed connections. The new process is currently available for United […]

Canadian commercial airline WestJet, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is providing notice to United States residents of a recent cybersecurity incident that may affect certain individuals’ personal information. On June 13, 2025, WestJet identified suspicious activity on its systems. WestJet immediately began its investigation and determined that these were the actions of a sophisticated, criminal third […]

Carnival Corporation & plc has posted its strongest financial results in company history, reporting a record third-quarter net income of $1.9 billion and adjusted net income of $2 billion. The cruise giant also raised its full-year 2025 outlook for the third time this year, signaling continued momentum for travel advisors booking across its portfolio of […]

Star Princess, the second Sphere-Class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, was officially delivered during a celebratory handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The ship is the 17th in the cruise line’s fleet of vessels sailing worldwide. The Star Princess handover ceremony was attended by Gus Antorcha, president of Princess Cruises; Star […]

Travel Experts recently surveyed their network of affiliates and found that while bookings are strong for the fall, they are essentially flat for the primary winter months beginning with the holiday season. At the same time, the advisors are optimistic as they see a continued late booking trend which could lead to a stronger winter season […]

With Indigenous People’s Day (October 13) and Native American Heritage Month (November) approaching, Alaskan Dream Cruises—Alaska’s only Indigenous-owned cruise line—highlights what makes this family-owned, small-ship cruise line unique. With vessels that carry just 40–80 passengers, these cruises allow guests to experience Alaska’s Inside Passage like locals on six-, eight- or nine-day itineraries founded and led […]

Delta will launch its first-ever daily nonstop service to Porto, Portugal from New York-JFK beginning May 21, 2026. The new route is part of Delta’s broader trans-Atlantic expansion. “Delta’s new nonstop service from JFK to Porto is part of seven new European routes launching next summer, giving customers even more opportunities to experience Europe and […]

AVA Resort Cancun, one of Mexico’s newest upscale resorts, has announced the upcoming debut of its Winter Festival. Running from December 15, 2025, to January 12, 2026, this all-inclusive, family friendly event invites guests to celebrate the end of a year with robust winter programming. “AVA Resort Cancun understands how meaningful the end of the […]

In a scary moment for Royal Caribbean’s passengers traveling on Vision of the Seas  in the Atlantic Ocean last week, a rogue wave unexpectedly hit and rocked the ship. Glassware and dishes went flying, some lounges and restaurants were temporarily closed, passengers and crew braced themselves, and some onboard glass shattered. No one was injured, […]