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Florida is getting even brighter with Spirit Airlines’ yellow planes officially landing at the Southernmost Point. The Florida-based carrier launched the only nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Key West International Airport (EYW), offering a quick, easy alternative to driving for South Floridians. The flights will operate up to three times weekly […]

As the federal government shutdown drags on, air travel is buckling under the strain, with reduced air traffic control staffing driving longer TSA lines, flight delays, and missed connections at major hubs. FAA staffing gaps have triggered multi-hour delays at airports including Orlando, Newark, and Washington Reagan, with officials warning of ground stops when facilities can’t […]

Underscoring Lindblad Expeditions’ continued investment in small-ship exploration along the world’s most storied waterways, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions  announced an expanded 2027–2028 season for its growing collection of river cruise itineraries. The 2027–2028 season marks the most expansive lineup of river itineraries to date, spanning Egypt, India, Vietnam, and Europe. In Europe, Connect will continue to sail down […]

JetBlue has announced new nonstop service to Florida’s Emerald Coast, with flights to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) starting March 5, 2026. The airline will operate five weekly seasonal flights from both Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), connecting travelers to this in-demand destination on Florida’s Panhandle. […]

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new guidance has authorized U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect biometrics, including photographs, from all non-U.S. travelers entering and exiting the country, effective December 26. The move gives fresh impetus to CBP’s long-delayed biometric exit system, which the agency expects to be fully implemented at all commercial […]

If it feels like the skies have been a little less friendly lately, there’s a reason. As the federal government shutdown drags on, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rare, proactive directive: Beginning Friday, November 7, flight capacity will be reduced by 10% at 40 of the busiest U.S. airports. The move is designed […]

A new study has revealed which airports make layovers less about waiting at the gate and more about waiting at the bar, with Boston topping the list. Upgraded Points analyzed 50 of the largest U.S. airports to identify where travelers can most easily find quality drinks and lively bar scenes before takeoff. “Layovers don’t have […]

eDreams ODIGEO, a leading travel subscription company and one of Europe’s largest e-commerce firms, has published its “Year in Travel” report which highlights the aspirations of American travelers for 2026 as well as the destinations that generated the most interest and bookings in 2025. Top three booked destinations in 2025 by the Americans: Las Vegas, […]

Southwest Airlines has welcomes Philippine Airlines (PAL) as the newest carrier partnering to connect transoceanic travelers with Southwest-operated flights. Dozens of new travel options across the Pacific are available now through Philippine Airlines and third-party travel booking sites. Philippine Airlines serves airports across the Philippines, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. In the United States, […]

Sun-seekers have new ways to visit the Caribbean all year long with Royal Caribbean‘s next-level lineup of 2027-28 vacations to tropical destinations. Starting April 2027, vacationers can choose from a lineup of two- to eight-night Caribbean getaways, including seven-night adventures on Star of the Seas and amplified Harmony of the Seas from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, and […]