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Spirit Airlines cuts flights in 12 cities as United, rivals circle

A Spirit Airlines jet takes off above two United Airlines airplanes at Newark Liberty Airport on March 23, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. Gary Hershorn | Getty Images Spirit Airlines is ending service in a host of U.S. cities this fall as it fights for survival. Its rivals, meanwhile, are circling its customers, and…

September 9, 202540Views

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Where are travelers going if they aren’t going to the U.S.?

The United States stands to lose about $30 billion in international tourism this year, as the country's political environment and strong dollar continue to deter foreign travelers from visiting. In early 2025, the U.S. Travel Association projected foreign travel spending would rise to $200.8 billion this year. However, noting a "sharp and widespread" drop in…

September 8, 202536Views

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MGM Resorts CEO on Las Vegas slump and U.S. travel

Las Vegas is launching a new campaign to boost tourism after a significant summer slump. The new campaign, "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas," will focus on value for visitors and offer promotions and other incentives at the destination. The city has seen visitation decline for seven consecutive months, with the most recent report from July…

September 5, 202546Views

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JetBlue to boost in-flight Wi-Fi with Amazon Kuiper internet deal

A JetBlue Airways Airbus A321-231 departs San Diego International Airport en route to New York on March 4, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images JetBlue Airways plans to install Amazon 's Project Kuiper on some of its airplanes to bolster in-flight Wi-Fi, the companies announced Thursday,…

September 4, 202541Views

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Protests in Spain, Mexico target travelers as overtourism anger grows

Nan Palmero was at a rehearsal dinner in Mexico City's trendy Roma Norte neighborhood, ahead of a wedding of two American friends, when he heard a "rumbling" outside. From the restaurant's second story, Palmero described seeing a large group of people moving through the streets, some holding placards, shouting "Gringos leave." He later learned that…

September 3, 202541Views

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U.S. tourism tries to win back Canada

Visitors walk near in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, on July 22, 2025. Robert F. Bukaty | AP Photo The adage "time heals all wounds" is not holding true for Canadian travelers and their desire to vacation in America. Visits to the United States from Canada are down 25.2%, year to date, with a 37% year-over-year…

September 1, 202539Views

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Leisure travel to the U.S. is down, but business bookings are up

Leisure travel to the United States is down this year, but business travel to the country remains stable, according to a report from SAP Concur. The United States was the top destination for global business travelers in the first half of 2025, according to the report. Some 15% of all business air travel bookings were…

August 31, 202537Views

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Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Boston on September 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Spirit Airlines on Friday filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year, just months after the country's largest budget carrier…

August 31, 202536Views

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Alaska Airlines launches $395 card, combines loyalty with Hawaiian

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 departs Los Angeles International Airport en route to Puerto Vallarta on Sept. 19, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Alaska Airlines is getting into the industry's race for high-end credit cards and creating a combined frequent flyer program, called Atmos Rewards, with Hawaiian Airlines, which…

August 26, 202534Views

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Below Deck’s Hugo Ortego on quitting his job and working on yachts

Hugo Ortega, an American, had a well-paying job as an engineer and a long-term girlfriend. But he wasn't happy, he said. "I didn't like the job that I had. I didn't like the degree that I had just finished doing," he said. "I was starting to feel kind of weighed down by a lot of…

August 26, 202533Views