Getting Travel Rewards Is Getting Easier
Program updates and new navigation tools help travelers negotiate the increasingly complicated universe of points. Source link
At Check-In, Your Face Is Increasingly Your ID
Facial recognition at security and immigration checkpoints and gates could ease airport hassles, even as the technology raises privacy concerns. Source link
What Do Young Travelers Want? Exclusive Experiences.
More millennials and Gen Z-ers are planning trips around experiences, and the industry is responding with concerts, dinners and V.I.P. events. Source link
Travel Trends in 2026: Uncertainty, Face Scans and ‘Microvacations’
Global travel is surging. So is international apprehension. Here’s a look at what travelers can expect in the coming year. Source link
Travel’s Latest Buzzword: ‘Microvacations’
Travelers short on vacation time are embarking on one- to three-day trips that take advantage of time zones and credit card points. Source link
‘Remarkable Rocks’ and a Koala Named Larry: Adventures on an Australian Island
Kangaroo Island, with its rugged coastline, pristine beaches and many animals, draws a repeat visitor wary about increased development and the island’s recovery from the 2020 wildfires. Source link
Weight-Loss Drugs Could Save U.S. Airlines $580 Million Per Year
A study by the financial firm Jefferies highlights a surprising perk for carriers: lower fuel costs as slimmer passengers lighten their aircrafts’ loads. Source link
How to Take a Phone-Free Vacation
Five getaways, and other tips for disengaging on holiday. Source link
WestJet Backpedals on Economy Seats That Don’t Recline
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, backpedaled on a new seating plan after videos of crammed travelers went viral on social media. Source link
California Will Waive State Park Entry Fees on M.L.K. Day
Gov. Gavin Newsom framed the move as a rebuke to President Trump, who recently cut the holiday from the list of free-entry days at U.S. national parks. Source link