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DALLAS — ASTA and its members continued celebrating their victory over American Airlines Thursday at the Travel Advisor Conference here at the Hilton Anatole. The previous day, American Airlines announced that it would reconsider its strategy for introducing NDC (New Distribution Capability) bookings, which ASTA had strongly opposed from the start. After American Airlines removed fares from its traditional distribution system in April 2023 and forced travel agencies to make NDC bookings, acrimonious back-and-forth between American Airlines and ASTA began and did not ease until a year later when American gave travel agencies more time to reach the NDC booking…
Got a full schedule of travel over the next few months? You need a good pair of travel pants. You might find them on Amazon. Yes, they're chic pants that will keep you comfortable on long flights and sophisticated at the airport. Comfortable and cute, the Hooever Casual High Waist Wide Leg Pants are only $30 right now, thanks to a sneaky on-page coupon.AmazonThese breezy bottoms come in seven colors, but we recommend the crisp, summery white. $30 on AmazonWhy is this a good deal? 💰This is an old commandment. Don't miss the coupon on the page, which makes these…
Mia Taylor Last updated: Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:25 PM With quality time, relaxation and discovery at the forefront of our minds, we are seeing a huge increase in the number of family travellers looking for accommodation this summer.New data from Booking.com shows searches for family-friendly accommodations are up 64% compared to last year. Additionally, domestic family travel is on the rise, with 41.5% of families choosing to fly within the United States, according to Booking.com data.Not only are U.S. travelers excited about traveling, but families around the world are also showing strong interest in traveling, with lodging searches…
Facebook twitter Pinterest Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Texas (May 30, 2024) – Just in time for the busy summer travel season, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has reopened Runway 17R/35L after being closed for nine months for scheduled renovations. The runway, one of seven at DFW, resumed operations on May 24 in a shortened configuration of 9,275 feet to allow for surface availability during the busy summer travel season. “Our innovative approach of phased construction and partial reopening allowed crews to safely re-open one of our departure runways that is typically most heavily used by aircraft during peak travel seasons while…
Instagram has long been a hotbed of travel inspiration, and now the app is taking it a step further with an updated Notes feature. Starting Thursday, users will be able to ask their friends for travel recommendations and more through Notes Prompts, Instagram's parent company Meta announced in a press release. Travel + Leisure. “Today, we're excited to launch Notes Prompts, an easy way for the Instagram community to ask friends for recommendations and connect through them,” Ashley Alexander, head of product management at Instagram, said in a statement. “With summer travel season upon us, Notes Prompts is the perfect…
Israel will join a growing number of Western countries that require advance online applications and fees for nationals of visa-exempt countries, including the United States. Until now, Americans who wanted to travel to Israel didn't have to do anything more than buy a plane ticket and pack their bags. But electronic travel authorization through a designated website will be required starting Aug. 1, the Israeli Tourism Ministry announced this week. A pilot program waiving the 25 shekel ($7) fee will begin Saturday for travelers from the United States and Germany, and will be expanded to all visa-exempt countries on July…
Airwolf is currently in the testing phase with a scale prototype and aims to be the first flying motorcycle on the market. The unit aims to bring the joy of flying to everyone. It features a carbon fiber chassis, electric powertrain and four VasyFan electric ducted fans (EDF). Unlike its competitor the Razor, which resembles a regular motorcycle with a jetpack, the Airwolf resembles a hybrid eVTOL with exposed seats, its tilt rotor design allows for vertical takeoff and landing, and even has space for a passenger. The Razor uses eight jet engines for speed and redundancy, while the Airwolf…
This time of year is when people, especially Mainers, love to travel, but you should definitely not plan a trip to these places this summer.The state of Maine isVacation Land' There's a reason for that. We welcome the summer wave of tourists to come, spend and then go away – just as we hope. If you're thinking of doing the same,trip, Spendingand departure—You might want to reconsider.Credit: Canva / Getty StockCredit: Canva / Getty StockSome places are simply not worth the trip.We know it's not always easy living in Maine. We absolutely love it. It's wonderful and truly “The way…
Travel deals are piling up as the busy summer travel season kicks off, which is good news for travelers looking to save on their next trip, but it also means you might be indecisive.With cruise vacations, all-inclusive resort stays, discounted airfares and more, suppliers are offering travelers added incentives to book their summer getaways as early as possible. With short booking windows and potential savings, you might feel pressured to pick the right deal fast – and that's exactly where a trusted travel advisor can help. Our experienced advisors can guide you through your ideal holiday, taking into account your…
Hotelsbycity.com co-founders and former Priceline executives Andrew Loewen and Randy Schartner announced their latest project, Plannin, a global travel booking platform that enables creators to monetize hotel recommendations and share travel-focused content. As the value of the creator economy continues to grow, estimated to generate $250 billion in revenue, Plannin wants to put a new spin on travel booking by using influencers instead of travel agents. Plannin allows creators to tell their audience about their recent trips, their favorite hotels, post travel photos, and earn revenue by sharing their affiliate links on social platforms and encouraging their followers to sign…