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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the development and deployment of turnkey solutions at airport security checkpoints. The RFI supports TSA’s strategic goal to identify innovative, technology-driven solutions that strengthen aviation security and enhance the overall passenger experience. Respondents are encouraged to propose turnkey models, incorporating cutting-edge screening […]

United Airlines has announced that it will expand the industry’s only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Newark. The goal is to welcome 10 more people into the program and reach a total of 28 SOSA employees across all seven of its U.S. hubs, furthering its […]

As Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas sailed near San Salvador Island in the Bahamas on Thursday, a 28-year-old female crew member was stabbed multiple times by a male crew member who fled and jumped overboard. After being pulled from the water into RCI’s small rescue boat, the man was unresponsive. He was subsequently […]

Uppsala, Sweden’s fourth-largest city, is the best day trip from Stockholm (it’s just under an hour away by train). This happy town is Sweden’s answer to Oxford, offering stately university facilities and museums, the home and garden of botanist Carl Linnaeus, as well as a grand cathedral and the enigmatic burial mounds of Gamla Uppsala […]

MSC Cruises is taking onboard entertainment to the next level on its upcoming flagship, MSC World Asia. Setting sail in the Mediterranean in December 2026, it will feature a range of entertainment venues for guests of all ages. As the third ship in the line’s World Class series, MSC World Asia will feature design elements […]

American Airlines will introduce Premium Economy service for customers looking for extra comfort when traveling between New York and Los Angeles. The airline will begin offering the service on the transcontinental route starting October 5, 2025. “We are excited to provide customers the opportunity to experience our Premium Economy service on our premier domestic route,” […]

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the a statement on the announcement that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun implementing the One Stop Security (OSS) program for certain international inbound flights from London Heathrow Airport. The statement read: “One Stop Security is a smart, long-overdue step toward modernizing the travel experience, […]

The Friends Experience: The One in Vegas is now open at MGM Grand, letting fans into the world of the legendary series—this time in the city that played host to one of the show’s most memorable storylines. The flagship attraction welcomes fans into the world of the series with re-created sets, iconic props, and behind-the-scenes […]

As it extends its cruise schedule into 2027/28, Carnival Cruise Line has announced new sailings for Carnival Panorama that continue the ship’s year-round deployment from Long Beach, CA, to the Mexican Riviera’s most popular ports. More than 50 cruises, mostly a rotation of alternating six- and eight-day itineraries, are now open for sale. Six-day itineraries […]

JetBlue has announced exciting growth at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), reinforcing its commitment to South Florida. The airline has added new routes, more flights on existing routes and expanded availability of its premium Mint experience—all available to book now. In the coming months, JetBlue will launch year-round, nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Norfolk […]