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American Airlines flight attendants protested in Fort Worth, Texas, demanding a new CEO and a credible strategy to restore customer trust amid concerns about company leadership.
EU leaders are meeting at Alden Biesen castle to discuss competitiveness, with former Italian PMs Draghi and Letta addressing the summit. Key topics include economic strategy, single market vision, an
Carnival Cruise Line experienced a widespread IT system failure on February 8, 2026, impacting at least 11 ships and causing significant embarkation delays and disrupted onboard services for thousands
Cuba has warned international airlines about potential difficulties in refueling at its airports due to ongoing sanctions impacting fuel supply. This could disrupt international flights.
A homeport closure has led to significant delays for Carnival Cruise Line, impacting the Carnival Sunrise departure and placing another ship on alert. Thousands of passengers faced itinerary changes d
Global events are reshaping daily life and travel, from new fees at Rome's Trevi Fountain to Ukrainian resilience and extreme weather, impacting communities.
Donald Trump plans a 250-foot Independence Arch in Washington D.C., dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial and Paris's Arc de Triomphe, sparking architectural concerns.
Alex Honnold free soloed the 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan without ropes, completing the ascent in 92 minutes. The event, broadcast live by Netflix, showcased Honnold's skill and the buil
United Airlines exceeded Q4 estimates and forecasts a strong 2026, driven by high-spending domestic and international travelers, aligning with broader industry recovery.
Elon Musk is considering buying Ryanair after a public dispute with CEO Michael O'Leary over Starlink's fuel impact. Other news includes JetBlue ending its JSX partnership and a near tail strike for A
A Coast Guard veteran was arrested on his birthday aboard a Carnival cruise in a case of mistaken identity. Jose Martinez was detained for 90 minutes by US authorities, who later confirmed they were l
Recent U.S. actions in Venezuela are causing some travelers to reconsider trips to the nearby ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, despite no official government advisories for the islands.
Fifty years ago, a courageous protest against the U.S. military's bombing of Kahoʻolawe began, leading to decades of activism and the island's eventual return to Hawaiʻi.
The Washington Monument is illuminated with historical projections, transforming into a 'birthday candle' to mark the start of America's 250th anniversary countdown to 2026.
China has strongly condemned the demolition of a monument in Panama honoring Chinese contributions to the Panama Canal, with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino also criticizing the act and ordering
The U.S. government is advising American citizens to avoid travel to the Thailand-Cambodia border area due to a significant escalation in armed conflict.
The US government proposes new rules requiring visa waiver travelers to provide social media data. Industry groups warn this could harm tourism and the economy.
A legal challenge has been filed against the White House ballroom construction by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, citing a lack of federal review and public comment.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Royal Caribbean International after a passenger died on a cruise ship. The suit alleges the man was served 33 drinks and crew used improper restraint.
A P&O Cruises ship, the Iona, delayed its departure from Southampton after 16 shipping containers fell overboard from a cargo ship near the Isle of Wight. The containers, some carrying bananas and avo