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People are drinking less — which is changing how they travel

Travel NewsAugust 22, 202543Views

Peter Shankman, an American, said he looked forward to free drinks when he flew business class for work. The entrepreneur would have a drink, then a few more, sleep, then land. All was well, he said. Until it wasn't. "Eventually, I realized that I wasn't fine," he said. "I was tired, cranky … [it] wasn't…

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Flight patterns of private-jet riders are changing

Market volatility and geopolitical tensions haven't slowed demand for private jets, although the travel patterns of the wealthy are changing, according to the president of NetJets. The summer travel season is shaping up to be another strong year for NetJets, with wealthy Americans traveling both within the U.S. and Europe, NetJets President Patrick Gallagher told…

June 21, 202536Views

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Southwest Is Changing Its Bag Policy. You Won’t Like It.

Southwest Airlines is doing away with the one policy that made the carrier stand out from the competition. Starting May 28, the airline will no longer allow every passenger two free checked bags. Southwest is dropping that longstanding—and obviously very popular—policy as it applies to most customers. Instead, only Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and…

March 12, 202541Views

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What Southwest Airlines is changing, from bag fees to basic economy

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX is pushed back from the gate at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, Aug. 24, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday what was once unthinkable: it will start charging customers to check their luggage. It's a $300 million gamble. Last year,…

March 11, 202553Views

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Do You Have to Pay the UK’s New ETA if You’re Changing Planes? The Rules Just Changed

Let's not dwell too long on what a convoluted mess the rollout of the United Kingdom's new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) has been. It's enough to note that nothing seems to go smoothly in this world anymore, and the new mandatory verification program for all incoming visitors to the U.K. is no exception. The…

January 17, 202597Views

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The world’s top hotels and restaurants are changing how they serve water

You can ask for a bottle of Evian or San Pellegrino at Singapore's three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Zen. But you won't get one. The restaurant, which charges nearly $500 per person for dinner, only serves water from the Swedish company Nordaq, said Executive Chef Martin Öfner. Dishes and drinks at the restaurant are made from the…

December 31, 202490Views

The Rules for Bringing a Dog into the US to Get Stricter: Here’s What’s Changing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new rules last week for bringing a dog into the United States. Starting August 1, all dogs entering the country must be at least 6 months old, must be microchipped, and must be accompanied by either proof of a rabies vaccine or proof that the dog hasn't been…

May 13, 2024190Views

The New Frommer’s Portugal: The Best Experiences in a Rapidly Changing Mediterranean Country

The new Frommer's Portugal, which is now on sale worldwide, is the world's freshest guide book to one of Europe's most seductive destinations. After a Covid-induced hiatus from tourism, Portugal’s sun-kissed attractions are again drawing record-breaking visitor numbers. While Europeans have enjoyed its charms for years, North…

May 1, 2024251Views