Key Changes International Travelers Should Prepare For In 2025
Here are the changes travelers can expect in the coming months. Read More
Takeaways from Steve Singh on the Travel Again Podcast
In an episode of the Travel Again podcast, Steve shares his latest insights regarding the future of business travel. Read More
Real ID’s 2025 Deadline May Get Flexibility Through 2027 Under TSA Proposal
cnet.com — The Department of Homeland Security says many people may not have Real IDs ready by the May 2025 deadline. Read More
UK Introduces Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for North Americans
Open Jaw — Canadians, Americans and others who don’t live in Europe will need a new electronic visa to enter the UK beginning early next year. There are concerns it will hurt UK tourism. Read More
Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Business Travel News — Spirit Airlines announced that it had filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a “prearranged” chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move is part of a “proactive step” the company said that also includes a restructuring support agreement “supported by a supermajority” of its bondholders. Read More
Hawaiian Airlines Eliminates Widebody Route Amid Alaska Airlines Merger
TravelPulse — With new ownership by Alaska Airlines Group, Hawaiian is tweaking its flight schedules. Read More
WestJet Announces Major Europe, U.S. and Canada Expansion
Open Jaw — WestJet next summer will boost service from Canada to Paris, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and Incheon. Its also adding bolstering service to Florida and other U.S. destinations, and beefing up domestic flights. Read More
Air Canada Teams with Apple to Make It Easier to Track Lost Bags
TravelPulse Canada — Many air travelers use AirTags to track their bags, but it doesn’t help much if their luggage is misplaced and they can’t share the location information easily with the airline that misplaced it. That is changing. Read More
KLM to Add Three New International Destinations
Business Travel News — KLM beginning in 2025 will add services between Amsterdam and three international destinations, including San Diego. Read More
Air Canada Ramps Up Europe and U.S. Capacity for Summer 2025
OpenJaw — Air Canada is boosting both transborder and transatlantic service for 2025 with expanded service from Toronto and Montreal hubs. Read More
Why British Airways Is Canceling U.S.-Bound Flights
i News — A shortage of engines and their component parts is affecting many of the carrier’s transatlantic routes, and it’s having a ripple effect on other airlines. Read More
Delta to Create Bundles with Extra-legroom Seats
Travel Weekly — The Comfort Plus bundles are the start of a broader Delta initiative to merchandize premium products. Bundles for domestic first class and international business class could follow. Read More
Alaska Airlines Starts Selling Electronic Bag Tags
Travel Weekly — Alaska has priced the tag at $89. It allows flyers to skip the step of printing a bag tag at the airport. Read More
US DOJ Halts DEA From Conducting Random Airport Drug Searches
TravelPulse — The Department of Justice has told the Drug Enforcement Agency to stop searching passengers at airports and other transit hubs—even though they are the prime conduit for drug trafficking—after a major discrepancy was uncovered. Read More
TSA Readies for Thanksgiving Travel and Provides Tips
TSA.gov — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record. Read More
At These Airports, You Can Use Your iPhone to Get Through TSA Security
Afar Magazine — Fliers at airports in six states now can use the Apple Wallet ID on their iPhone to get through TSA security, and more states are to follow. Read More
Government Travel Warnings & Alerts
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
Did You Know Florida Has a High Speed Train—Here’s What It’s Like Onboard
Afar Magazine — Brightline launched high-speed rail service from Miami to Orlando in late September. AFAR correspondent Paul Rubio took the train between the Florida cities to experience this new car-free connection. Read More
New Hilton Hotel Openings in 2025
Hilton — New Hilton hotels will debut in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. Read More
Hyatt and Headspace Launch Series to Help Travelers Find a Good Night’s Sleep
Hyatt — Hyatt, in collaboration with Headspace, the world’s most accessible and comprehensive mental health platform, debuts a new exclusive video series providing access to expert and science-backed tips on how to get better sleep while traveling. Read More
Why Viceroy Hotels Is Getting a Complete Brand Relaunch
Insider Travel Report — Viceroy unveiled the first phase of what it’s calling a transformative global brand relaunch, debuting on Nov. 13, 2024. Read More
Delta’s New Seasonal Menus and Shake Shack Partnership Take Off
Deta.com — As the season shifts, so do the flavors on board Delta’s flights. Delta’s latest menus, paired with the airline’s first-of-its-kind partnership with Shake Shack, is designed to elevate the dining experience. Read More
Read This If You’ve Had a DUI and Plan on Traveling Abroad
Fodor’s Travel — Whether or not you can travel with a DUI depends on several factors and where you want to go. Read More
Here’s How to Get Your Lost Luggage Back From an Airline
Afar Magazine — It involves a whole lot of communication and patience. But it can indeed be done, in many cases. Read More
Tips To Ease The Stress Of Holiday Travel
TSA.gov — Thanksgiving is just around the corner, kicking off the busiest time of year at airports nationwide. Check out these tips for travel prep that are especially useful during the busy holidays travel season. Read More
Apple Adds New Way to Help Airlines Find Missing Bags
The Points Guy — The tech giant will enable a new AirTag feature that allows travelers to share the location of an item with a third party, including airlines. Read More
Lufthansa Previews What’s Next For In-flight Entertainment
Travel Weekly — The airline has begun offering Meta Quest 3 mixed-reality headsets to flyers in its new Airbus A350 Allegris business-class cabins. Read More
United Is Making Big Changes to Its Loyalty Program in 2025
Afar Magazine — There are benefits and drawbacks to increasing the thresholds for frequent flier tiers. Here’s what they are. Read More
WestJet Alters Rewards Program; New Spend Level and Boarding Changes
OpenJaw — WestJet is making major changes to its rewards program, including new spend levels for silver, gold and platinum members, changing boarding zone rules, and making it easier to use upgrades and companion vouchers. Read More
What Does AI Mean for the Events Industry?
Trade Show News Network — We know AI will have be big impacts on business, ranging from the reshaping of law firms to pressure on Google paid search—but what does it mean for business events? Read More