The line’s new ship, Islander, has 13 bars and lounges. The ship got a Margaritaville makeover, with parrots and palm trees abounding. The vibes are good, with excitement on board even during…
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Is it safe to fly Boeing? How the company is working to improve
Boeing is trying to peel back the curtain on its operations after a series of high-profile incidents. The company says it’s facing its safety challenges head-on and that its planes remain generally…
How we navigated Disney’s Orlando parks on a wheelchair
Disney World’s four theme parks are accessible to guests using mobility aids, cognitive impairments and visual or auditory limitations. Orlando International Airport is one of the busiest in the world, but also…
Virgin Voyages allows ‘kids’ up to age 26 to cruise for free
If you’re young enough to still be on your parents’ health insurance, you can get a free cruise too. Adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages is offering complimentary fares to guests between 18…
Flight canceled or delayed by weather? Airlines may not owe you much
Sunday was a rough day for many air travelers, and some are still struggling to get to their destinations. Nearly 2,500 U.S. flights were canceled and more than 9,800 flights were delayed…
Jetstar passenger arrested after plane door opened at Melbourne airport
Federal agents in Australia arrested an airline passenger Thursday who officials said opened a commercial plane’s emergency exit door, walked along a wing, and climbed down a jet engine to the tarmac. …
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights: Hollywood vs. Orlando
When guests walk into the Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines house at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights this year, they’ll be stepping into film history. The West Coast version of this house…
Alaska Airlines plane aborts takeoff to avoid Southwest collision
An Alaska Airlines airplane aborted takeoff on a runway at Tennessee’s Nashville International Airport on Thursday to avoid a potential collision with a Southwest Airlines jet, the airline said. Alaska Airlines 369, a…
Southwest to cut service, reduce staff at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson
Southwest Airlines plans to reduce service to and from Atlanta next year, in effect reducing hundreds of pilot and flight attendant positions based at the world’s busiest airport. The low-cost airline will…
Economy flyers no longer get hot food on transatlantic Jetblue flights
JetBlue Airways is no longer serving hot food to economy passengers on transatlantic flights. “After a trial run this summer on our Dublin and Edinburgh seasonal flights, we extended a new core…