New requirements to travel to Europe will be a ‘pain’ for travelers in 2024: Lee Abbamonte
Travel expert Lee Abbamonte joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss Europe’s new requirements where Americans will need a ‘visa’ to travel starting in 2024.
$2B Disneyland-sized theme park planned for Oklahoma along Route 66
The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort is being planned to open in northeast Oklahoma in phases, with an RV park opening in 2025, followed by the theme park in 2026.
American Airlines boosts profit outlook on record travel
American Airlines now said it expects an adjusted profit of $3 to $3.75 per share for 2023 compared with its prior outlook of $2.50 to $3.50 per share.
American Airlines bans North Carolina teen who tried popular travel hack
American Airlines has imposed a three-year ban on the North Carolina teenager recently busted trying to use a popular track hack to fly to New York City.
United Airlines adds more Pacific routes as travel demand climbs
United Airlines announced the addition of more flights to the Asia-Pacific region that will begin in October. The airline will use Boeing aircraft on the routes.
Rep. Ro Khanna: There needs to be more fines, accountability for ongoing airline disruptions
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., discusses the ongoing troubles within the airline industry and growing A.I. fears as Hollywood writers and actors continue to strike.
Southwest pilot strike aims to address staff scheduling issues impacting customers
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association President Cpt. Casey Murray says 'there's enough blame to go around' for this summer's travel troubles.
Company turns motor coach buses into luxury jet-like experience
The Jet founder and CEO Chad Scarborough says his luxury buses provide 'the single-most comfortable way to travel.'
JetBlue, American Airlines ending popular benefits as alliance winds down
JetBlue Airways announced that it is ending popular customer benefits as it continues to wind down its partnership with American Airlines, which began in 2021.
Tornadoes cause damage in Chicago metro area
A tornado touched ground near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Storm-damaged homes could be seen in the Chicago metro area, but no injuries were immediately reported.
United Airlines flight bound for Netherlands diverted to Chicago after passenger loses it over meal option
A 'passenger disturbance' reportedly connected to the in-flight meal prompted a United Airlines plane to make a detour to Chicago on its journey to the capital of the Netherlands.
North Carolina resident 'interrogated' at airport after using popular travel hack, father says
A North Carolina resident who was traveling from Florida to New York was questioned after a gate agent suspected him of using a popular travel hack to save money.
Cyprus opens largest casino resort in Europe as tourism picks back up following pandemic: 'Ready to compete'
City of Dreams Mediterranean, Europe's largest casino resort, opened in Cyprus. It is expected to bring 6,500 jobs and an additional 300,000 visitors per year to the luxury destination.
2 Amtrak train cars derail at DC's Union Station; Amtrak employee reported with 'minor medical condition'
Firefighters in Washington, D.C., responded to an Amtrak train derailment Tuesday morning in the busy Union Station. One person was being evaluated by EMS.
Former Disney Imagineer says theme parks now more stressful, less fun for families
Theme parks like Disney World have been popular for decades, but are the high ticket prices, long lines, and stress associated with the modern-day experience worth the hassle anymore?
Disney sees decrease in wait times at parks on Fourth of July
Disney had notably shorter posted wait times for its U.S. theme parks on the Fourth of July, indicating foot traffic was down, according to data from Touring Plans.
Gas prices fall slightly despite holiday demand increase
The average price for a gallon of gas was $3.52 for the week ending July 6, AAA reported. And overall lower gas prices are encouraging Americans to seek road trips this summer. But inflation, high interest rates and recession fears may hold them back.
Summer air travel issues likely to continue, experts warn
Airline industry experts say that travel issues will persist throughout the summer and potentially into next year due to weather and as the FAA works to fix staffing shortages.
Cruise industry seeing summer boom with pandemic restrictions lifted
Cruise ships are seeing more people come on board this summer with numbers expected to be at 31.5 million this year. That would be more than the last full year before the pandemic.
Tiny home builders help Americans save space, money in small but mighty houses
Whether it's for short-term rentals, RV park space or an affordable new-home option, the tiny house market has built up a demand boom in the post-pandemic economy.