Laurie Baratti

Nov 27, 2020 3:55 PM ET

Lufthansa Is Piloting an Economy Class Lie-Flat Seating Option

Would you pay more on top of your ticket price for a whole row in Economy Class all to yourself, so you can stretch out and nap on the plane? Lufthansa is guessing the answer is “yes.”

Nov 27, 2020 2:52 PM ET

Millions Travel for Thanksgiving Holiday, Ignoring CDC’s Health Warnings

As is typical, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving was the U.S.’ busiest travel day of the year (thus far, at least), although traveler numbers were down by more than half from 2019.

Nov 26, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Chilean Tourism Is Going Green

Authorities in Chile are encouraging tourism companies to further prioritize conservation efforts and sustainable practices to protect the country’s pristine, wild environments.

Nov 25, 2020 5:02 PM ET

IGLTA Promoting LGBTQ+ Social and Economic Inclusion in the Caribbean

Open For Business has just launched its ‘Caribbean Local Influencer Program’ and opened an online survey to inform its research on the economic benefits of LGBT inclusion.

Nov 25, 2020 3:03 PM ET

MGM Resorts Closing Mirage, Mandalay Bay Hotels During Midweek

The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated demand at Las Vegas’ resorts, leading MGM Resorts to close down its hotel operations at certain Strip properties during the midweek.

Nov 24, 2020 7:26 AM ET

Alaska Airlines Modernizes Fleet, Leasing 13 New 737-9 MAX Aircraft

Now that Boeing 737 MAX models have been recertified for flight, Alaska is unloading 10 of its Airbus A320s and leasing over a dozen new, more efficient 737-9 MAX airplanes.

Nov 23, 2020 8:14 PM ET

CDC Advises International Travelers to Test Three Times for COVID-19

Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the CDC has updated its advice on international travel, recommending that globe-trotters test three separate times for COVID-19.

Nov 23, 2020 3:48 PM ET

IATA Announces Creation of Digital COVID-19 Travel Pass

The International Air Transport Association revealed that an app is in the works that will allow travelers to easily carry and present their COVID-19 test results, vaccine records, etc.

Nov 23, 2020 1:27 PM ET

Brightline to Build High-Speed Rail Station at Walt Disney World Resort

The intercity railway company reached an agreement today for construction of a new train station to be situated within the Disney Springs shopping, dining and entertainment complex.

Nov 22, 2020 1:19 PM ET

Which Thanksgiving Foods Can You Carry Onboard Flights?

The TSA has outlined which types of Thanksgiving foods flyers can carry through airport security checkpoints and which will need to be packed carefully inside checked baggage.