Europe’s airline industry faces summer pressure from a tightening jet fuel market, with supply issues threatening schedules, fares, and passenger demand. Disruptions could hit operations by late May if fuel remains constrained, especially during peak travel. The problem stems from energy-market turbulence linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for petroleum shipments. Europe, heavily reliant…
Study Ranks Destinations by “Feel-Good” Metrics A new report from BookRetreats, a wellness-travel company, has designated Lisbon, Portugal as the happiest city for travelers worldwide. The ranking evaluated destinations based on a series of “feel-good factors,” including annual sunshine, walkability, public green space per capita, and local perceptions of light and noise pollution. Lisbon stood out in several areas. The…
The 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, conducted by J.D. Power, shows that traveler satisfaction across North American airports rose by an average of 10 points on a 1,000-point scale. The improvement is notable given the sustained high passenger volumes and ongoing flight delays. Gains were reported across all three airport categories—mega, large, and medium—driven mainly by enhanced food, beverage,…
Scotland is facing mounting challenges on its roads as a result of overtourism, with officials citing a 46% increase in collisions involving foreign drivers in recent years. Much of the concern centers on the A9 highway, a major route connecting Perth to Inverness, which has long been considered one of the country’s most dangerous roads. Authorities say many accidents occur…
Royal Caribbean International is moving forward with a significant expansion of its Icon Class, the cruise line’s most ambitious ship series to date. The first vessel, Icon of the Seas, entered service in January 2024, marking a milestone as the world’s largest cruise ship at the time. New Ships Joining the Icon Class Building on that momentum, the company officially…
Revised Revenue Forecast and Earnings Outlook Delta Air Lines has reaffirmed its full-year and third-quarter 2025 earnings guidance amid improving travel demand, especially in the United States. On September 11, 2025, the carrier raised the lower end of its third-quarter revenue growth forecast to 2% to 4% year-over-year, up from a previous projection of 0% to 4%. Alongside this upward…
Canadian travel into the United States took another dramatic downturn in August 2025, with Statistics Canada reporting a 34 percent year-over-year decline in automobile trips compared with August 2024. This steep drop follows an even sharper fall in July 2025, when cross-border car journeys slid 36.9 percent, marking the lowest levels in recent decades. The downturn has now persisted for…
