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business11 hours ago•4 min saved

Southwest eases second-seat rule for larger travelers, offering a free extra seat when available

Southwest rolled back part of its overweight-passenger policy, allowing gate agents to assign a free second seat for customers who need extra room on flights with adjacent seats; if two seats aren’t available, the traveler may be rebooked on a later flight. Passengers can request refunds for the extra seat within 90 days if the flight departed with an open seat and both seats were booked in the same fare class.

via CBS News|

#airline-policy #business #naafa

politics14 hours ago•184 min saved

Mullin's sanctuary-airport gambit stalls amid White House skepticism

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is proposing to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by cutting customs staffing at airports and potentially restricting processing for international travelers, but the plan faces fierce headwinds from the travel industry and a fellow Cabinet secretary, with no imminent White House backing and warnings that it could cause wide-ranging disruptions to aviation networks.

via CNN|

#airports #immigration-enforcement #mullin

business1 day ago•2 min saved

Trump weighs halting immigration checks at sanctuary-city airports ahead of World Cup

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin floated withdrawing CBP immigration processing at international arrivals in sanctuary-city airports. Airlines, hotel groups, and travel associations warn such a move would be devastating for travel and cargo, especially with the World Cup drawing millions of visitors. The administration says plans are being drawn but nothing is in place yet, and industry groups fear significant disruption to carriers and destinations that rely on international visitation.

via CNBC|

#airlines #airports #business

business6 days ago•14 min saved

Travel Industry Alarm Over Plan to Withhold Customs at Sanctuary Airports

The Trump administration, led by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, reiterated its threat to withhold customs processing at sanctuary-city airports, a move travel-industry groups say would disrupt flights, hurt tourism and jeopardize jobs, and it drew swift condemnation from airlines and other industry players.

via AP News|

#airlines #airports #business

business12 days ago•17 min saved

Cruise Demand Holds Steady Amid Onboard Hantavirus Outbreak

Despite a hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius off Cape Verde that left three people dead and several others ill, the cruise industry expects no impact on demand, with travelers continuing to book cruises and operators maintaining enhanced health protocols across ships like those tied to the Canary Islands and other incidents.

via AP News|

#business #cruise-ship #hantavirus

business21 days ago•3 min saved

Spirit Loyalty Converts to Free Pizza in Papa John’s Skies to Pies Promo

Papa John’s launched a limited-time “Skies to Pies” promo allowing Spirit Airlines rewards members to redeem unused loyalty points for a free large one-topping pizza. The offer, framed as consolation for stranded travellers after Spirit’s disruption, requires members to DM Papa John’s on Instagram and redeem a code after verification. The move highlights brands leveraging a travel mishap for engagement and loyalty growth.

via New York Post|

#business #loyalty-points #papa-johns

news23 days ago•38 min saved

Breeze expands Atlantic City footprint with 4 new ACY routes amid Spirit exit

Breeze Airways is filling Spirit’s Atlantic City void by launching nonstop ACY service to four vacation destinations (Orlando MCO, Myrtle Beach MYR, Fort Myers RSW, and Palm Beach PBI) this year, part of a broader 11‑route expansion that also adds Florida, Mexico and Caribbean routes and marks Breeze’s first service to St. Thomas, Cancun and Punta Cana. The moves come as JetBlue also adds 11 routes from Fort Lauderdale to cover Spirit’s exit.

via The Points Guy|

#airline-routes #atlantic-city #breeze-airways

business2 months ago•15 min saved

Airlines spark stock gains as oil prices climb

U.S. stocks rose on the day, led by airline shares, as investors weighed solid travel demand against rising oil costs, lifting markets despite higher energy prices.

via AP News|

#airlines #business #oil-prices

travel3 months ago•18 min saved

Inflation squeezes hotel stays: midrange rooms vanish as prices rise

Inflation has driven hotel prices up, making midscale properties hard to afford and forcing travelers to either downgrade to budget hotels or pay luxury prices, a trend illustrated by Skift’s New York meeting where attendees were relocated to cheaper or farther properties.

via The Washington Post|

#budget-travel #hotels-and-resorts #inflation

world6 months ago•1 min saved

US Government Shutdown's Economic Toll Exceeds Expectations

The US government shutdown has caused more economic damage than expected, affecting travel and construction, but the White House expects a quick economic rebound once it ends, despite concerns about a potential near-term downturn.

via Yahoo Finance|

#economic-impact #recession-risk #travel-industry

business7 months ago•0 min saved

Luxury Hotel Bookings Surge Despite Overall Travel Decline

Despite a general decline in travel among Americans, bookings for luxury hotels are increasing significantly, with travelers spending more per night than before the pandemic, indicating a shift towards high-end travel experiences.

via The Washington Post|

#business #hotel-bookings #luxury-hotels

world9 months ago•3 min saved

$250 Visa Fee Could Widen US Travel Decline

A new $250 visa fee in the US, raising total costs to $442, threatens to deepen the decline in international travel, especially from non-visa waiver countries, amid ongoing immigration crackdowns and geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting tourism revenue and global perceptions of the US as a travel destination.

via Reuters|

#immigration-policies #overseas-visitors #travel-costs

world9 months ago•3 min saved

US Visa Policies Impact International Students and Global Events

The US is introducing a $250 visa fee that could deter international visitors during major events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, sparking criticism from the travel industry which argues it may harm tourism and economic benefits from these events.

via Axios|

#olympics #tourism-impact #travel-industry

business9 months ago•8 min saved

AI and Personalized Pricing in the Travel Industry: Trends and Controversies

The travel industry is increasingly adopting AI for dynamic pricing and service enhancements, raising concerns about transparency, privacy, and fairness among consumers and regulators, as airlines like Delta, Marriott, and Hertz implement AI-driven systems for ticket pricing, upgrades, and damage assessments.

via The Washington Post|

#ai-pricing #business #consumer-concerns

world10 months ago•1 min saved

U.S. International Tourism Faces Mixed Recovery and Decline Challenges

International inbound travel to the U.S. in 2025 shows mixed results, with a significant decline in Canadian visitors and an increase in Mexican visitors, impacting overall travel spending and industry earnings.

via CNBC|

#canada #international-travel #mexico