Día de los Muertos is coming up, and if your fall travel plans still amount to “we should go somewhere,” consider this your nudge.
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View AllAmerican Led Bag Mishandling Rates on Reportable Domestic Flights in Early 2026
For January through June 2026, the DOT data covers checked bags in airline custody on reportable domestic nonstop scheduled passenger flights; mishandled includes lost, delayed, damaged or pilfered bags.
By Bob Vidra
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Royal Caribbean Agrees to Buy 50% of Sandals
Royal Caribbean agreed to buy 50% of Sandals for $3 billion, with closing expected in early 2027; status recognition is planned for Sandals customers on its ships and cruise customers at the resorts, but timing and rules are unset.
By Jeff Colhoun
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United investigates in-flight sexual misconduct allegation
The passenger said she reported the alleged misconduct before a crew on the Republic Airways-operated flight required her to sit beside the man again for landing.
By Dana Lockwood
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Jet Fuel Prices Have Doubled Since January
Jet fuel prices have doubled since January, and Leeham News is modeling potential ticket and cargo price effects if the increase persists.
By Bob Vidra
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Frontier Plans 2027 First-Class Launch on Airbus Fleet
The planned cabin is intended for Frontier’s Airbus fleet, with introduction targeted for 2027; the cited reports do not establish a fleetwide completion date.
By Bob Vidra
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Hurricane Polo Expected Near Cabo This Weekend
Americans in Cabo San Lucas are advised to follow local officials and avoid hazardous beaches as Polo approaches the Baja Peninsula this weekend.
By Jeff Colhoun
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Travel Accessories
The Travel Watches I Actually Wear: Stylish, Useful, and Not Worth Getting Mugged Over
I love watches. I love nice watches. I also love not turning myself into a walking insurance claim the second I step out of an airport.A good travel watch has a very specific job. It needs to tell the
Travel Accessories
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition Chaos
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition ChaosI have very little patience for travel bags that only look good in a product photo.A good bag earns its place the hard
Photography
The 100MP Camera That Made Me Leave the Big Kit Behind
I have owned, tested, broken, carried, and cursed at more camera gear than any normal person should. I have shot everything from expeditions in Mongolia, ships in Antarctica to luxury hotels, wildlife