United Completes Starlink Installation on Most Regional Aircraft

United Airlines has completed the installation of Starlink Wi-Fi on the majority of its two-cabin regional fleet, equipping more than 300 aircraft with the high-speed satellite service in less than a year. The carrier confirmed it now expects to have Starlink installed on more than half of its mainline fleet, an additional 500 aircraft, by […]

Rick Steves: Visiting Europe’s Top University Sights

When touring any city, it’s fun to drop in on the local university. But in Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing, as some are home to great architectural, artistic, and cultural treasures. In medieval Europe, higher education was the domain of the Church and was limited to ecclesiastical schools. Scholars lived in a community of […]

Celebrity River Cruises Plans to Launch 10 More Ships

Celebrity River Cruises has announced 10 new ships that will expand its European river cruise fleet to 20 vessels by 2031. The announcement marks the start of construction, with the first steel cut for Celebrity Compass—the line’s debut river ship. The expansion will make Celebrity River Cruises one of the largest European river cruise operators, […]

Bermuda Tourism Authority Launches Travel Pro Bermuda Specialist Program

The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has announced the launch of the Travel Pro Bermuda Specialist Program, an innovative travel advisor training and sales platform developed with TravPRO Mobile, a provider of mobile learning and sales enablement solutions. The program went live on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, providing travel advisors worldwide with a modern, easy way to build expertise, share Bermuda content instantly […]

U.S. Travelers Lost 1.5 Million Hours to Flight Delays in 2025

U.S. travelers spent a combined 1.5 million hours (or roughly 171 years) waiting for delayed flights between January and September 2025, according to a new analysis of Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) data by claims company SkyRefund. While extreme weather often dominates the headlines, the data reveals that the vast majority of delays in 2025 […]

Porter Airlines’ Summer Schedule Includes New Nashville Flights

Porter Airlines has announced a major expansion for its Summer 2026 schedule, marking a significant growth phase that includes a new destination, six new routes, and increased frequencies across its North American network. Beginning in May 2026, the airline will introduce daily roundtrip service between Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Nashville International Airport (BNA). This […]

The Death of the Travel Agent Was Greatly Exaggerated

Once again, we’re here to remind you the reports of the “death” of the travel advisor are greatly exaggerated. Despite the dominance of online booking platforms, the global travel agency services market is not just surviving — it is evolving and expanding rapidly, according to a new strategic business report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. The role of […]

Royal Caribbean Group Expands Vacation Portfolio With New Discovery Class Ships

Royal Caribbean Group has announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France, to secure the construction of its Discovery Class ships. The agreements include two firm ship orders with options for four additional ships. The first ship in the class is set to debut in 2029, while […]

American Airlines to Resume U.S. Flights to Venezuela

American Airlines is proud to be the first airline to announce plans to reinstate nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela. The airline remains in close contact with federal authorities, and is ready to commence flights to Venezuela, pending government approval and security assessments. “We have a more than 30-year history connecting Venezolanos to […]