AST stands for Atlantic Standard Time, a time zone used in parts of the Caribbean and eastern Canada when daylight saving time is not in effect. Travelers may encounter AST when booking flights or scheduling activities in regions like Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Hurricane Melissa left at least 49 dead across the northern Caribbean and billions in damage. As search-and-rescue efforts intensify, airlines, cruise lines, and hotels mobilize aid while cautiously restoring operations.
Nearly 22 million Americans are expected to take ocean cruises in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth, with the Caribbean remaining the top destination.
WestJet has introduced a new fee for reclining seats on select Boeing 737 flights, sparking passenger outrage and renewed debate about shrinking comfort in economy travel.
Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for its 2027–2028 sailings, featuring an exclusive solar eclipse voyage and a wide range of new itineraries across the Caribbean, Alaska, and beyond.
Spirit Airlines will cut 87 planes from its fleet as part of a major restructuring effort. The move is expected to reshape operations and reduce costs during its ongoing bankruptcy process.
Frontier Airlines is set to add 22 new routes launching between November and December 2025, spanning popular U.S. cities and tropical destinations across the Caribbean and Latin America.
American Airlines will begin its only nonstop flight to Bimini, Bahamas – its shortest route – operating three times weekly via Miami starting February 14, 2026.
Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection has launched Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic, a luxurious adults-only escape featuring world-class amenities and beachfront elegance.
ALG Vacations has expanded its VAX Vacation Access platform with 13 Hyatt Inclusive Collection resorts – five newly rebranded and eight existing Ziva and Zilara properties – broadening advisor access to top all-inclusive destinations across Mexico and the Caribbean.
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