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Spirit Airlines contract updates bans 'offensive' tattoos and clothing: Spirit Airlines updated its contract of carriage to specify prohibited clothing that ...
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Quick Glance: Spirit Airlines Implements Strict Dress Code Policy
- Spirit Airlines has updated its contract of carriage to include a more stringent dress code.
- Passengers are prohibited from flying in inappropriate attire, such as see-through clothing or offensive language.
- The policy gained attention following an incident where a passenger was removed for wearing a hoodie with obscene language.
- Critics argue that such dress codes disproportionately affect women.
Here’s what travelers are saying no to in 2025: In 2025, many travelers are saying "no" to all kinds of things. Instead, they're turning to ...
dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/travel/2025/01/08/heres-what-travelers-are-saying-no-to-in-2025/
Quick Glance: Travel Choices: What Travelers Are Rejecting in 2025
- Travelers are rejecting high costs and poor service, seeking more value and authenticity instead.
- They are avoiding unexpected resort fees, overcrowded destinations, connecting flights, risky activities, and checked baggage.
- Consumers are demanding greater transparency and sustainability in their travel experiences, leading to more discerning travel behavior.
- These shifts reflect a broader societal movement toward better practices within the travel industry.
2025 Travel Trends: ‘Friend-Finding' Tours, Private Islands and More: The year is shaping up to be a record breaker, with an increasing number of travelers ...
nytimes.com/explain/2025/01/22/travel/2025-travel-trends-vacation
Rome crowned Best Food Destination in the World by Tripadvisor: Rome also rated sixth Most Popular Tourist Destination in the World.
Rome has come first in the ...
wantedinrome.com/news/rome-best-food-destination-world-tripadvisor.html
Nine Hours Narita Airport capsule pod hotel review in Tokyo, Japan: I stayed in a capsule hotel at Tokyo's Narita International Airport. I didn't sleep well ...
businessinsider.com/nine-hours-capsule-pod-hotel-tokyo-narita-airport-review-photos-2023-4
Travelers Discover Vacationing in a Ghost Town Can Be Grim: Some abandoned locales are marketing longer stays, but visitors say that’s too much time with actual ...
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This 'hitchhiking' bug can travel on planes, follow passengers home — what you need to know
foxnews.com/travel/hitchhiking-bug-can-travel-planes-follow-passengers-home-expert-weighs
Bad news for US fliers as world’s safest airlines are revealed: Both Delta Airlines and United Airlines are at the bottom of the safest airlines list
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/airlines-2025-safety-ratings-list-b2681621.html
When it comes to food, some destinations just know how to hit all the right notes. TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards for the Best Food Destinations ... Show more
Travelers caught with guns at U.S. airports fell slightly last year, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul
startribune.com/travelers-caught-with-guns-at-us-airports-fell-slightly-last-year-including-at-minneapolis-st-paul/601206635
Visitors to the UK from 48 countries must now apply and pay a fee before travel: The Electronic Travel Authorisation, or ETA, kicks in on January 8 for travelers ...
cnn.com/travel/uk-eta-visa-travel-2025/
Inside the American Airlines Campaign to Win Back Business Travelers: The nation’s second largest carrier is playing catch-up to rivals after its bet to overhaul ...
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Paid articlePaywall Why this around-the-world train trip costs $125K, has a huge waitlist: Railbookers says its 59-day around-the-world train trip will depart in September ...
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Extra TSA checks surprise fliers before Carter funeral, Trump inauguration: Travelers are reporting extra gate screenings before their flights to D.C ...
washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/01/08/dc-flights-airport-security-inauguration-jimmy-carter-funeral/
Four Seasons CEO on the growth of cruises, private jets: Four Seasons' portfolio includes private jet tours and a coming cruise ship that would keep high-paying ...
businessinsider.com/four-seasons-cruise-private-jet-ceo-interview-2025-1
Travelers are saying no to these 5 things in 2025. Should you?: The Travel Troubleshooter says travelers are pushing back against high costs and bad service by ...
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Your passport might not work in 2025 — and it has nothing to do with expiration: Your ID may be rendered useless when flying due to new travel restrictions that ...
nypost.com/2025/01/02/lifestyle/your-passport-might-not-work-in-2025-heres-why/
For airports, music is no longer an afterthought in the background: Airports around the country are carefully curating their recorded playlists ...
richmond.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/travel/airport-travel-stress-relief-live-music/article_3235bf23-efae-5685-a6f7-15d92ac8babd.html
Wealthy travelers flocking to luxury trains costing $4,000+ a night: Affluent travelers are embracing luxury trains. High-end suites can include amenities like ...
businessinsider.com/luxury-train-vacation-popular-wealthy-travelers-orient-express-2025-1
The most exciting new trains coming in 2025: The world’s greatest railway journeys are an unforgettable experience that can immerse you in the culture of a new ...
cnn.com/travel/most-exciting-new-trains-2025/
Booking ahead: Astro tourism, cooler destinations and a passion for pickleball are trending for travel in 2025
chicagotribune.com/2025/01/01/booking-ahead-astro-tourism-cooler-destinations-and-a-passion-for-pickleball-are-trending-for-travel-in-2025/
Passengers reportedly encountered bedbugs on 3 Turkish Airlines flights: The airline offered discounts and frequent flyer miles to travelers after they ...
businessinsider.com/turkish-airlines-passengers-encountered-bedbugs-three-flights-report-2025-1
8 ways the rich are redefining luxury vacations: From 'coolcations' to hyper-specific wellness getaways, here's how the wealthy are changing the way they ...
businessinsider.com/how-luxury-vacations-travel-is-changing-trends-rich-gen-z-2024-12
What are the biggest travel dangers of 2025? Here’s what the experts say: From COVID to hackers, there's much uncertainty as relates to travel security ...
seattletimes.com/life/travel/what-are-the-biggest-travel-dangers-of-2025-heres-what-the-experts-say/
2025 travel: Underrated destinations travel planners are booking: Instead of taking another cruise or going to Paris, travel planner are booking their clients ...
businessinsider.com/best-trips-to-book-for-2025-underrated-destinations-travel-planners
'A sacred event': Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visitors increase after Kilauea eruption
usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2024/12/23/kilauea-volcano-eruption-travel-tips-2024/77181283007/
Amazing Destinations For A Last-Minute Solo Trip: Travel experts reveal their favorite cities, countries, islands and regions for a spontaneous vacation.
huffpost.com/entry/last-minute-solo-trips-ano_l_67648444e4b0c80cd037861c
Severe storms across US threaten to disrupt one of the busiest travel weekends of the year
cnn.com/2024/12/27/weather/holiday-travel-flight-cancellations-weather-storms-friday/
Popular travel destination sees record-high tourism topping 33M visitors: Over 33 million people visited Japan in 2024, according to the country’s government ...
foxnews.com/travel/popular-travel-destination-sees-record-high-tourism-topping-33m-visitors
Downed wires leave Amtrak’s Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York passengers stranded. NJ Transit is also affected
inquirer.com/transportation/downed-wires-suspend-amtrak-nj-transit-20241222.html
Hotels are out, luxury vacation rental homes and Airbnbs are in: As travelers spend less on cheap Airbnbs, high-end vacation rentals are booming.
businessinsider.com/luxury-vacation-rental-home-boom-airbnb-hotels-wealthy-travelers-2024-12
Americans Traveling to the U.K. in 2025 Will Need to Complete This New Requirement
time.com/7202127/americans-traveling-to-uk-in-2025-must-do-this/
Americans can now visit China for up to 10 days without visas: China said Tuesday it was expanding its visa-free transit policy, allowing eligible foreign ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/americans-can-now-visit-china-10-days-visa-rcna184476
Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and More: The failure to act by Congress could cause airport lines and other disruptions ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/20/travel/government-shutdown-travel.html
What Is 'Check-In Chicken'?: This travel strategy comes with big risks but potentially great rewards.
huffpost.com/entry/check-in-chicken-travel_l_675727b2e4b0755e4d5a0d90
Once famed for carrying wealthy passengers across Europe in opulent train carriages, the Orient Express brand has resurfaced — this time jumping off the rails ... Show more
Orient Express, iconic train service, to open its first hotel in Rome just steps from the Pantheon | CNN
Orient Express, iconic train service, to open its first hotel in Rome just steps from the Pantheon | CNN
The 37 Best Gifts for Travelers, According to Jet-Setting Experts: Treat the frequent fliers in your life to these first class gifts.
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Orient Express is opening a luxury hotel in Rome. Here’s what it looks like: Orient Express’ first luxury hotel, La Minerva, will open its doors in Spring 2025 ...
cnn.com/2024/12/09/travel/orient-express-hotel-la-minerva-rome-italy/
JetBlue ending routes to several popular US cities -- including some at New York's JFK Airport
nypost.com/2024/12/06/us-news/jetblue-ending-routes-to-several-popular-us-cities-including-some-at-new-yorks-jfk-airport/
TSA screened more than 3 million travelers at U.S. airports Sunday, setting a record
pbs.org/newshour/nation/tsa-screened-more-than-3-million-travelers-at-u-s-airports-sunday-setting-a-record
Rich people are dominating holiday travel: Most hotel guests this holiday season will be people making six-figure incomes, a recent Deloitte survey found.
nbcnews.com/business/travel/rich-people-holiday-hotel-bookings-airfares-rcna181084
Expenditure on New Year travel in Japan set to reach record high: The average amount spent per person for domestic travel in Japan during the New Year vacation ...
japantoday.com/category/national/expenditure-on-new-year-travel-in-japan-set-to-reach-record-high
'The hype isn't worth it': Why these travelers ended their dream trip early: Travelers are getting fed up with overcrowded destinations. Here's why and how to ...
usatoday.com/story/travel/2024/11/25/travelers-avoid-overcrowded-destination-tips/76484716007/
LIVE: Travelers hit Atlanta airport ahead of Thanksgiving: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Why The Points Guy says travel will be more expensive in 2025, key trends across the industry
goodmorningamerica.com/travel/story/points-guy-travel-expensive-2025-key-trends-industry-116442914
The 2024 Thanksgiving travel period will see record-breaking numbers for those hitting both the roads and the skies, according to reports from several airlines ... Show more
Thanksgiving travel numbers may break records in 2024 - ABC News
Thanksgiving travel numbers may break records in 2024 - ABC News
Quick Glance: Thanksgiving Travel Surge Expected in 2024
- Thanksgiving 2024 is projected to see a record 79.9 million travelers journeying at least 50 miles from home.
- The American Automobile Association anticipates an increase of 1.7 million travelers over last year, while airlines expect to carry over 31 million passengers from November 21 to December 3.
- Hotel rates during Thanksgiving week average $213 per night, with cities like New York experiencing higher costs.
- Experts advise booking early flights and considering travel insurance to manage potential disruptions during the busy travel period.
Travelers want a longer vacation in 2025. Here’s how to get it: Americans are known for taking the least vacations — but that may be changing ...
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Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays
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It’s enough to give anyone already on edge about how to handle possible flight delays and cancellations yet another reason to pop an antacid or two: the ... Show more
What to do if your luggage is lost, delayed, stolen or damaged | CNN
What to do if your luggage is lost, delayed, stolen or damaged | CNN
Quick Glance: Essential Tips for Handling Lost or Damaged Luggage
- Travelers are advised to book nonstop flights to reduce the risk of lost baggage.
- Key strategies include taking photos of luggage and contents, as well as utilizing baggage tracking apps.
- In cases of delayed baggage, it's crucial to report issues immediately and keep receipts for any necessary purchases.
- Compensation limits for lost luggage vary, with domestic flights in the U.S. offering up to $3,800.
It’s the world’s largest building shaped like a chicken. It’s also a hotel: Travelers to the Philippines can now book a room in the world’s largest building ...
cnn.com/travel/philippines-guinness-world-records-chicken-hotel-intl-hnk/
'Detour Destinations' Are Going To Be Wildly Popular In 2025: Booking a vacation for next year? Here's why you might want to consider this type of trip.
huffpost.com/entry/detour-destination-travel-trend_l_6746f713e4b077432b8753d9
The TSA-approved hack that allows travelers to bring a bottle of water through airport security
cnn.com/travel/tsa-approved-frozen-water-bottle-airport-hack/
New York fines Geico $9.8 million over data breach New York fines Geico $9.8 million over data breach | Reuters
Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travelers demand answers
cnn.com/2024/11/27/asia/laos-detains-hostel-staff-methanol-poisoning-intl-hnk/
Spirit’s bankruptcy won’t impact holiday travelers, experts say. But frequent flyers and routes could be impacted next year
cnn.com/2024/11/19/travel/spirit-airlines-bankruptcy-traveler-impact/
Quick Glance: Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy: Minimal Impact on Holiday Travel
- Travelers flying Spirit Airlines during the holidays need not worry as the airline will continue operations as usual.
- Spirit plans to emerge from bankruptcy early next year with reduced debt and enhanced financial flexibility.
- However, future changes may affect the frequent flyer program and routes as the airline restructures its balance sheet.
- The bankruptcy could undermine traveler confidence, leading some to be more cautious in future booking decisions.
Passengers on parked Southwest plane forced to evacuate after cell phone, airplane seat catch fire
cnn.com/2024/11/15/travel/southwest-airlines-fire-slide-evacuation/
Quick Glance: Bullet Strikes Southwest Airlines Aircraft in Dallas
- A bullet hit a Southwest Airlines plane preparing for departure from Dallas.
- The incident resulted in the cancellation of the flight, with no injuries reported.
- The FAA confirmed that the bullet struck near the cockpit while the aircraft was taxiing.
- Law enforcement was notified, and the plane was removed from service.
Thanksgiving Day storm batters Northeast with rain and snow, sparking delays for last minute travelers
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/thanksgiving-day-storm-batters-northeast-rain-snow-sparking-delays-las-rcna182127
9 ways holiday travel will annoy you and what to do about it: Storm delays. Last-minute cancellations. Lost bags. Holiday travel can be a real headache ...
washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/11/26/thanksgiving-holiday-travel-delays-storms/
A massive 80M travelers will hit the road this Thanksgiving, setting record, AAA predicts
nypost.com/2024/11/18/lifestyle/a-massive-80m-travelers-will-hit-the-road-this-thanksgiving-setting-record-aaa-predicts/
Avoid congested roads: Here are the worst times to hit the road (or fly): This year, Thanksgiving travel for both driving and flying is expected to break record ...
usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2024/11/18/best-worst-times-drive-thanksgiving/76335030007/
Essential tips for surviving what may be the busiest Thanksgiving travel season ever
cleveland.com/travel/2024/11/essential-tips-for-surviving-what-may-be-the-busiest-thanksgiving-travel-season-ever.html
How to ask for compensation if you volunteer your seat on a flight: Holiday travels often coincide with inclement weather. If your flight is overbooked ...
businessinsider.com/get-airline-voucher-volunteering-seat-on-flight-2024-11
Sea-Tac Airport high on list of U.S. airports with worst weather delays during holidays
travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/us-airports-with-worst-weather-delays-during-holiday-season
8 Holiday Gifts for Travelers That Celebrate the Handcrafted: Scents custom-blended in Portugal. A knitting workshop on a Scottish isle. These gifts for the ...
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Planes used for world’s longest nonstop commercial flights are getting a makeover
cnn.com/2024/11/13/travel/singapore-airlines-a350-cabins-hnk-intl/
Travelers Crisscross the Globe With Frequent-Flier Immortality at Stake: Competitive fliers cancel holiday plans, take their children out of school to hit the ...
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Airline lost your bag? Tracking it might be about to get easier: With airlines still losing nearly seven bags per 1,000 passengers, travelers are turning to ...
cnn.com/2024/11/07/travel/apple-airtag-third-party-tracking/
American Airlines Busts Travelers Who Cut the Boarding Line: Audible alerts at gates go a step further in calling out people in line to board earlier than they ...
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Norwegian, Oceania, Regent Seven Seas cruise ships compared: Norwegian offers cruises for everyone, whether it be families with young children or wealthy ...
businessinsider.com/norwegian-cruise-lines-brands-oceania-regent-seven-seas-ships-compared-2024-11
This viral plane hack can get you coveted extra legroom — for free: There's a new travel trend soaring high – and it requires even less planning than ...
nypost.com/2024/11/06/lifestyle/this-viral-travel-hack-can-get-you-extra-legroom-for-free/
An Airport Upgrade Takes the Bounce Out of Travelers’ Steps: San Francisco airport terminal’s rubberized moving walkways brought joy to everyone but the guy who ...
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New federal regulations took effect this week that require airlines to make it easier for ticketed passengers to get their money back after cancellations or ... Show more
Travel expert explains new requirement for airlines to refund canceled flights automatically - ABC News
Travel expert explains new requirement for airlines to refund canceled flights automatically - ABC News
Ticketing system error disrupts bus terminals across nation : A massive ticketing delay occurred at bus terminals across the nation Sunday due to malfunctioning ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/281_385074.html
From roughly mid-October to mid-December, shoulder season for travel to Europe comes with fewer crowds, far more comfortable temperatures in places that skew ... Show more
Europe’s secret season for travel starts now | CNN
Europe’s secret season for travel starts now | CNN
Wealthy travelers taking more 'coolcations' to beat European heat: Travelers are choosing 'coolcation' getaways like Finland and Norway as traditionally popular ...
businessinsider.com/summer-travel-heat-cooler-destinations-europe-scandinavia-2024-10
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
nytimes.com/2024/10/23/travel/american-airlines-fined-wheelchairs.html
Airport Scraps Passport Checks, Cuts Wait Times to 10 Seconds: Singapore's Changi Airport is the first in the world to implement a passport-free immigration ...
newsweek.com/airport-scraps-passport-checks-cuts-wait-times-10-seconds-1974305
Quick Glance: Changi Airport Introduces Passport-Free Immigration System
- Changi Airport in Singapore has become the first airport globally to eliminate passport checks, opting for biometric data verification.
- As of September 30, passenger wait times have been reduced to just 10 seconds, achieving a 60 percent reduction in processing time.
- The new system is available for Singapore residents and allows foreign visitors to depart without a passport if their biometric data was collected upon entry.
- The ICA advises all travelers to carry their passports, as they may still be needed for entry into some destination countries.
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