Budget Airlines Seek $2.5 Billion Relief Plan as Fuel Shock Deepens Pressure on the Sector
U.S. budget airlines are reportedly seeking $2.5 billion in government support as high fuel prices intensify financial pressure across the low-cost segment.
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AmaWaterways Adds ‘Cooking with Mamie’ to Paris and Normandy Cruises
AmaWaterways is adding a new French culinary experience to its Paris and Normandy cruises, giving guests the chance to cook with local grandmothers on board and in Paris.
Royal Caribbean Opens Its First Private Destination in Europe With Santorini Beach Club
Royal Caribbean has opened Royal Beach Club Santorini, its first private destination in Europe, bringing a paid beach club model to one of the Mediterranean’s most crowded cruise ports.
Celestyal Returns to the Mediterranean After a 49-Day Shutdown and Faces a New Commercial Test
Celestyal’s ships have made it back to the Mediterranean after weeks stranded in the Gulf, but the cruise line now faces the harder task of rebuilding demand and rethinking its winter strategy.
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Outrigger Bets $100 Million on Waikiki Flagship as Hawaii Stays Central to Its Growth
Outrigger is investing $100 million in its flagship Waikiki Beach Resort, positioning the property for a more design-led and culturally grounded future while keeping it open through the transformation.
Air France Launches New Seasonal Nonstop Route Between Paris and Las Vegas
Air France has launched a new nonstop seasonal service between Paris and Las Vegas, strengthening the Nevada city’s links with Europe ahead of a busy summer travel season.
Frankfurt Airport Opens Terminal 3 in a Major Expansion of Its Global Hub
Frankfurt Airport has opened its long-awaited Terminal 3, adding major new capacity, modern security technology, and a phased airline migration that will reshape passenger flows over the coming months.
Google and Virgin Voyages Use Rovey to Show What Agentic AI Could Mean for Travel Booking
Google and Virgin Voyages are using travel as a high-profile test case for agentic AI, with Rovey designed to guide cruise customers from discovery through booking with more context-aware support.
Emirates Explores Private Bathrooms in First Class as Luxury Aviation Escalates
Emirates is exploring private en-suite bathrooms inside first-class suites, pushing premium air travel further into ultra-luxury territory as airlines compete to redefine the top end of the cabin.
Disney Brings Back H2O Glow at Typhoon Lagoon for More Summer Nights in 2026
Walt Disney World is bringing back its after-dark H2O Glow event at Typhoon Lagoon this summer, betting again on separately ticketed nighttime entertainment with shorter lines, rare characters, and family-friendly value.
Southwest Says Its New Product Strategy Is Paying Off as First-Quarter Results Rebound
Southwest Airlines says its commercial overhaul is starting to deliver, with stronger first-quarter earnings, rising corporate revenue, and more customers paying up for assigned seating and other extras.
Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld, Expanding Hawaii’s Global Reach
Hawaiian Airlines has officially joined the Oneworld alliance, giving travelers broader loyalty benefits and linking Hawaii more deeply with major global airline networks.
Accor Activates Profit Protection Plan as Middle East Conflict Pressures Luxury Demand
Accor says it is protecting margins and staying on track for 2026 even as Middle East disruption weighs on luxury demand and raises new questions about hotel pricing power.