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Article / Theme Park

Disney Price Hike Pushes Some 1-Day Disney World Tickets Past $200 for the First Time

We're beginning to think Disney's ideal customer is Scrooge McDuck.As often happens this time of year, the Walt Disney Company has once again increased prices for tickets, annual…

Article / Air Travel

A Major Airline Now Serves Free Wine and Beer on Every Flight—Even in Economy

One of North America's biggest airlines announced in a press release this week that it's now serving free wine and beer to customers on all flights, even in economy class. That…

Article / Air Travel

These Airlines Make More Money from Extra Fees Than Ticket Sales

Airlines raked in more money in extra fees last year than ever before—a whopping $148 billion, according to new research from IdeaWorksCompany, an aviation consultancy. The previous…

Article / Air Travel

Played Out: Iceland's Play Airline Abruptly Shuts Down, Cancels All Flights

Play, a low-cost airline based in Iceland, has suddenly shut down, canceling all flights and leaving hundreds of passengers in the lurch. In a statement released today, the company…

Article / Cruise

Virgin Voyages' New Airline-Style Tiered Pricing: Here's What Each Class Means

Virgin Voyages is bringing airline-style tiered pricing to its cruises. Starting Tuesday, October 7, the line will divide fares into three classes: Base, Essential, and Premium. The…

Article / Miscellaneous

Las Vegas Launches Major '5-Day Sale' to Battle Tourism Nosedive: Up to 50% Off

The summer visitor figures for Sin City are starting to come out, and desperation is kicking in. In June, visitor stats plummeted 11% from the year before. Since January, Vegas…

Article / Money and Fees

Holiday Travel Tips: Why You Should Book Early, What Will Be Different in 2025, and More

When the leaves are turning gold, red, and burnt orange, that means just one thing: You’ve missed the best window for booking affordable holiday travel. This year, I'm breaking out the…

Article / Money and Fees

eSims for Beginners: Cheaper Phone and Data Costs When You Travel

Many of us love to go abroad but when we do, we are afraid of our mobile phone carrier’s high roaming rates.Time to learn about the eSim, a virtual trick that allows you to access…

Article / Miscellaneous

There's Another New Fee on Cruises: Penalties for Missing Dining Reservations

The big cruise lines, which are in constant pursuit of fatter profits to please shareholders, are busy finding new ways to tighten the screws on guests.Last week, word came that…

Article / Miscellaneous

U.S. Airlines Try to Abandon Passenger Rights and Performance Reports—to Secretly Police Themselves

The nation's largest airlines are quietly asking the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to virtually eradicate every meaningful consumer protection we have. If the big carriers…

Article / Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line Throttles Wi-Fi —Now Instagram Reels Cost Another $10/Day

Most of us know that because of the equipment and services involved, Wi-Fi access on cruise ships isn't cheap. The basic package on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), called Voyage Wi-Fi…

Article / Miscellaneous

Flights from $29: Frontier Airlines Goes for Spirit's Jugular by Adding 20 New Routes

At U.S. airports, there's blood in the (TSA-approved 3.4 ounces of) water. Two weeks ago, no-frills Spirit Airlines announced in a financial report that, given the terrible state of…

Article / Miscellaneous

Delta and United Get Sued for Selling Windowless 'Window Seats'

U.S. airlines have turned seat assignments into a profit center. It didn't used to be this way, but that's where we are now. We pay for what we used to get for free.Passengers…

Article / Miscellaneous

The TSA Has Banned These Hair Care Products from Checked Luggage

This year, the Transportation Security Administration has made a few important tweaks to security rules at the airport.In February, the TSA clarified that portable chargers and power…

Article / Money and Fees

Where Are the Cheap Air-Hotel Packages? Is It Cheaper to Build Your Own Vacation Now?

Packages were once a dominant source for air and lodging discounts to popular vacation destinations. The bulk discounts that travel sellers could get from buying large quantities of…

Article / Hotels

The Biggest Hotel in the World and Other Record-Breaking Places to Stay

Hotels are for showing off. Owners figure that a good way to attract customers is to impress them by outdoing the competition with the biggest, the tallest, the most abundant, the most…

Article / Air Travel

How to File a Complaint Against an Airline Using the U.S. Government's Updated System

The U.S. Department of Transportation says it has streamlined and modernized the process for consumers who want to submit complaints with the government against airlines or ticket…

Article / Air Travel

Find Cheap Flights with These Airfare Deal Accounts on Bluesky

Around the year 2000, most airlines ran regular email campaigns to tell travelers about the latest airfare sales. Each airline claimed its own day of the week to spit out an eagerly…

Article / Air Travel

Spirit Airlines Warns Passengers That It May Soon Go Kaput

The message from Spirit Airlines, delivered this week in an official financial filing, couldn't be more stark."Management has concluded there is substantial doubt as to the Company’s…

Article / Local Experiences

In Britain, Follow the Royal Warrants to Shop in King Charles' and Queen Camilla's Favorite Stores

When you’re shopping in London, keep an eye out for one or two crests posted in front of shops. That insignia, when paired with the the phrase "by appointment to...", represents an…

Article / Miscellaneous

Trump's Policies Are Making Travel More Expensive and Less Convenient

The United States travel industry is in a period of contraction, and that's bad news for travelers—and all Americans.Anger over President Donald Trump’s stated intentions to acquire…

Article / Money and Fees

Airbnb Scam Warning: AI-Altered Photos Used to Accuse Guest of Causing $16,000 in Damage

Airbnb has had to apologize and issue a refund to a guest after a host allegedly used AI to create fraudulent photos in support of a claim that the guest had caused a whopping $16,000…

Article / Miscellaneous

One of the World's Most Scenic Countries to Start Charging Entry Fees at Natural Wonders

New Zealand plans to charge entry fees to foreign visitors at four of the country's most popular natural attractions, the government has announced. The new policy, revealed over the…

Article / Cruise

10 Ways to Cut the Cost of an Expedition Cruise

Fancy taking Viking’s 13-day Antarctic Explorer on the line’s newest ship, Octanis? That will be $15,000, please. Even sailings to more “affordable” expedition cruise destinations…

Article / Air Travel

Frontier Airlines Sells You Passenger Rights That Europeans Get for Free

On Wednesday, no-frills carrier Frontier Airlines unveiled its latest optional fee, dubbed Disruption Assistance for Any Reason. If customers buy the add-on at the time of ticketing,…