Royal Caribbean 's decision to launch river cruises may not have a huge impact on the cruise line's bottom line, but it is still a smart move that could be disruptive to the industry, according to several Wall Street analysts. The company announced Tuesday it has ordered 10 ships for its new river cruise segment,…
If you’re not familiar with upgrade bidding for airline tickets, it’s time to learn. By entering a virtual auction, passengers who have purchased economy tickets offer to pay a bit more in order to score coveted spots in the front of the plane. If successful, you could end up in a business class seat for…
Most people don't realize that just handful of companies control most of the travel industry, but there are still ways to hack our merger-addicted travel system in your favor.
Last month on Frommer’s, I detailed how the U.S. airline industry has never been more concentrated thanks to…