Travel

Airfare prices surged earlier this summer as consumers flooded U.S. airports. However, as we enter "shoulder season," Travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.

Several major U.S. carriers, including Delta Air Lines, have reported seeing steady growth in international travel during the second quarter of the year.

The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.

Southwest Airlines is trying to enhance the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry. Airlines have been canceling and delaying flights this summer as demand ramps up.

The deal between JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines Inc. is valued at $3.8 billion, or $33.50 per share in cash. Spirit walked away from a merger with Frontier.

Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein noted that a potential recession is a concern, but highlighted that his hotels bounced back from the pandemic quicker than expected. 

The bidding war for Spirit started at the beginning of the year after Frontier Group Holdings announced a definitive merger agreement with the carrier.

Airline disruptions have continued as travel demand reached pre-pandemic levels. Now, fed-up officials are calling on the Department of Transportation to hold airlines accountable.

A Virgin Atlantic flight traveling from London's Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport was diverted to Salt Lake City due to an unruly passenger.

COVID-19 outbreaks are reportedly hitting Transportation Security Administration, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines staff at Los Angeles International Airport.

Lower gasoline demand and weaker oil prices have been driving gasoline prices down from the record high on June 14 when prices were above $5 per gallon.

With the U.S. dollar and euro hitting parity earlier this month, many Americans have considered traveling abroad to take advantage of the better exchange rate.

Crusie line Azamara is no longer requiring travelers to take a coronavirus test before boarding its ships except at ports where it's still required due to country regulations.

Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy will file legislation Tuesday that would raise the pilot retirement age by two years as airlines struggle with pilot shortages.

Labor shortages, inflation, and threats of a recessionary are creating a perfect storm for the cruise industry. Analysts have cut their revenue estimates for cruise operators by 5%.

Acqualina Resort & Residences CEO and partner Deborah Yager Fleming discusses the COVID pandemic's impact on the Florida travel and hospitality industry.