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United CEO: American Rejected Merger Talks

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby publicly confirmed Monday morning that he approached American Airlines with a merger proposal — and that American declined to engage.  According to a prior Reuters report, Kirby pitched the idea to President Trump in a February meeting, though he did not publicly reveal the approach until now. “I approached American […]

Rick Steves: Taking Time to Unwind in the Black Forest

Germans may be notoriously well-organized and efficient, but they are also experts at relaxing. Explore Germany‘s Black Forest—with its plentiful trails and world-class mineral spas—and you’ll know what I mean. The Black Forest is popular with German holiday-goers and overseas tourists looking for serious R&R, clean air, cuckoo clocks, countless hiking possibilities, and chocolate cakes […]

Global Business Travel Confidence Plummets Due to Geopolitical Conflict, Rising Prices

Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and more operational complexity than at the beginning of the year. Organizations are still pressing forward with trips, spending and meetings, yet are doing so amid escalating conflicts, higher costs and growing disruption. The shift can be […]

Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld Allliance

Hawaiian Airlines became the newest member of the oneworld alliance, connecting Hawaii to more of the world with the largest network of flights to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian’s oneworld membership, the 96-year carrier’s first entry into a major alliance, makes it easier than ever for travelers worldwide to visit Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines […]

Virgin Hotels Plans to Expand to Downtown Atlanta

CIM Group and Centennial Yards Company along with the Drew Company has announced that Virgin Hotels is bringing its signature spark and spirited lifestyle to Centennial Yards, the $5 billion, 50-acre mixed-use redevelopment transforming Downtown Atlanta. Scheduled for a 2027 debut, the hotel will serve as a cornerstone in Centennial Yards’ Entertainment District. This project […]

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Move to Shared Passenger Experience

Hawaiian Airlines has transitioned to the same Sabre passenger service system (PSS) used by Alaska Airlines, an integration milestone that provides guests flying with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines a more seamless and consistent travel experience from booking to boarding across a growing global network. The combined company’s shared PSS serves as the central reservation […]

Travelers Seek ‘Coolcations’ as Temperatures Rise

Earth is heating up: The global surface temperature has increased faster since 1970 than in any other 50-year period over at least the last 2000 years, with February 2026 recorded as the fifth-warmest, according to reports by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Experts project that overall temperatures will continue to climb, as global warming […]

These are Tripadvisor’s Most Sought-After Summer Destinations in the U.S.

Tripadvisor has released initial findings from its upcoming Summer Travel Index revealing the top and trending summer destinations for U.S. travelers in 2026. The data reveals a preference for East Coast beach destinations, with Myrtle Beach leading domestic travel searches. These accessible coastal destinations offer family-friendly appeal and activities that cater to travelers of all […]