The United States is preparing to significantly broaden its travel-ban policy, with officials confirming that the list of restricted countries is expected to grow to more than 30. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem disclosed the development during an interview on Fox News, stating that the administration is evaluating a substantial expansion. While she declined to identify the additional nations under…
If Congress fails to approve federal funding by October 1, major U.S. airlines are warning of significant disruption to air travel. According to Airlines for America, which represents carriers including United, Delta, American, and Southwest, a shutdown would force air traffic controllers and TSA agents to continue working without pay, while nonessential aviation functions would be curtailed. Rampant Risk to…
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…
