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Kristin Cavallari said on a podcast that she makes her and ex-husband Jay Cutler’s three kids—Camden, Jaxon and Saylor—fly coach while she travels first class to teach them money lessons: if they want something, they have to work for it. She notes her boys have started small businesses, reinforcing a philosophy that entrepreneurship and earning money builds independence and responsibility.
From yearly visits since 2022, the author says Russia’s mood has shifted from cautious adaptation to strain amid fuel shortages tied to the Ukraine war. While Zelensky pursues victory and the West funds Ukraine, the piece argues that Putin’s regime remains tightly controlled and Russia’s economy still functions, aided by possible monetary easing and ruble adjustments. A Soviet-style collapse is unlikely in the near term, though public mood and economic pressures suggest growing unease.
Delta is adding Basic fare options to its premium cabins—Delta One Basic, Premium Select Basic, and First Basic—with tighter restrictions: no automatic lounge access, seat selection after check-in, reduced SkyMiles earning (2 per dollar), one fewer free checked bag, and cancellation fees. Basic fares sit alongside existing Main Basic and Comfort Basic fares; no Basic fares are eligible for premium-cabin award tickets. The move mirrors United's strategy and is rolled out on select routes; it may save money upfront but at the cost of less flexibility and fewer perks.
Delta is rolling out three new “basic” fare options—Delta First Basic, Premium Select Basic, and Basic Business—to extend the no-frills concept into its premium cabins on select routes. These cheaper fares come with tighter restrictions: Basic Business won’t grant access to Delta One lounges or seat selection, while Premium Select Basic and Basic Business typically cut bags and can impose higher change fees with fewer SkyMiles earned. The move aims to give price-sensitive travelers a lower-entry point into premium cabins, mirroring similar steps by United with basic Polaris and Premium Plus, and is framed as preserving existing options for Classic/Extra fares.
Southwest Airlines’ playful post about not getting off faster by standing as soon as the seatbelt sign turns off has reignited a debate about post‑landing manners. Etiquette experts say the impulse to stretch or grab bags is common for comfort and efficiency, but standing in the aisle too early can block others and invade personal space. The consensus is to remain seated until it’s safe, calmly collect belongings, and rely on flight attendants to maintain order as deplaning proceeds.
A journalist quits his job to travel with his father after his mother’s death, but his plans are upended when his dad falls ill and dies of pancreatic cancer within 10 days; a year of grieving, settling affairs, and managing finances and health coverage follows, and he now intends to return to work and redirect his energy back into journalism.
Copenhagen has been named the world’s most livable city for 2026 by the Economist Intelligence Unit, retaining the top spot for a second year and beating Vienna. Melbourne, Sydney, Zurich, and Geneva fill out the top 10 in the 173-city ranking, which considers stability, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and culture. New York climbs to 66th, Vancouver leads North America at No. 9, and Gulf cities slide, while Asia shows healthcare-driven gains. Western Europe remains strongest overall, and the global average livability score holds steady.
United Airlines is trialing Twilight Bag Drop at Chicago O'Hare and Guam, letting eligible travelers check bags curbside the night before morning departures (ORD 6 p.m.–9 p.m.; Guam 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.) to speed morning travel; about 1,600 bags have been processed with overwhelmingly positive feedback, with plans to expand to additional hubs.
Record heat and crowds are driving a boom in offseason international travel, with airlines extending Europe routes and blending shoulder seasons into the main travel period to capture high‑spending customers. United extends its Newark–Palermo service into December, Delta keeps Rome flights through January, and American runs Edinburgh earlier in the year, all while jet fuel costs press profits. Airlines are shifting maintenance and crew planning to maximize year‑round aircraft use and rely on premium fares to offset costs. Demand remains strong even as prices moderate, and trackers note growing winter bookings in places like Sicily as wealthier travelers seek year‑round experiences, with Alaska Airlines expanding transatlantic service as part of the broader shift.
Travel experts outline common long-haul-flight mistakes—uncomfortable clothing, poor seat choices, lack of sleep planning, skipping upgrades, limited entertainment, and neglecting self-care—and offer fixes like comfortable layers with compression socks, strategic seat selection away from restrooms, sleep/wake planning, early upgrade checks, pre-downloaded entertainment, hydration, and personal care to make the journey more bearable.
Oregon is identified as America’s food poisoning capital, reporting about 67,000 foodborne incidents over the last 50 years—roughly one illness per 63 residents. Delaware and Pennsylvania follow, then Colorado and Nevada, while Alaska ranks as the safest with about one illness per 3,234 people. The rankings come from casino.ca using CDC’s National Outbreak Reporting System data and traveler surveys. With peak summer travel and about 61.4 million Americans expected to travel by car, the overall risk of getting sick from spoiled food is about 1 in 319. CDC tips include washing hands, avoiding lukewarm foods, keeping perishables cold, and cooking meat to safe temperatures.
Rick Steves argues that England’s two historic university towns, Oxford and Cambridge, each offer distinct charms. Oxford is a bustling, substantial town with plenty to see, while Cambridge feels calmer and more garden‑friendly. Both are easy day trips from London, so your best plan is to pick one to focus on rather than trying to do both in a short visit.
Travellers are turning sunscreen into a must‑have souvenir, flocking to foreign pharmacies and beauty shops to buy European and Asian formulas not available in the US. Driven by skincare trends, social media, and the appeal of authentic products, shoppers plan routes through Seoul, Paris, Greece and elsewhere, often bringing back dozens of bottles and treating the haul as memory, ritual, and practical skin protection.
According to the Global Peace Index 2026, Jamaica is the Caribbean’s most peaceful nation (70th globally), with strong safety scores and lower conflict, inviting travelers to enjoy beaches like Seven Mile Beach and Frenchman’s Cove and iconic falls such as Dunn’s River Falls and Island Gully Falls.
A Ruby Princess 20-day Alaska cruise experienced a norovirus outbreak that sickened more than 100 passengers and about 20 crew. Passengers were urged to report symptoms as the ship underwent deep cleaning and non-self-serve meals, with quarantines for those affected. The CDC reported 3.4% of the 3,032 passengers and 2% of the 1,144 crew fell ill, and the vessel returned to San Francisco for comprehensive disinfection, after which illnesses declined. The passenger, Peter Korer, who didn’t fall ill, described the ship as a “floating Petri dish” and noted precautions and sanitization in place, while later boarding another cruise; Princess Cruises said illness was limited and highlighted ongoing sanitation protocols, with previous outbreaks on other Princess ships this year.