Travel Articles

American hotel taxes, rooted in a 1955 Las Vegas model, face renewed debate over revenue control and allocation among competing interests in the travel industry.

TSA officers are working without pay during a government funding lapse, with at least 376 resignations since the shutdown began and absenteeism causing significant airport delays nationwide.

Spirit Airlines ceased operations in May, leaving price-conscious travelers searching for budget alternatives as fuel costs and industry consolidation squeeze low-cost carriers.

U.S. hotel operators report that World Cup bookings have fallen short of expectations in most of the 11 host cities, with concerns about visa delays, ticket costs, and international travel deterring guests.

Summer holiday bookings have rebounded following a fragile Middle East ceasefire, with package holiday operator Jet2 reporting a 7.1% increase in summer reservations compared to the previous year.

Ryanair will now offer free seating for families with children, though typically at the rear of the plane, after a regulatory investigation into its previous paid family seating policy.

Apollo has made a £5.7bn all-cash offer for easyJet that the airline’s board indicated it would recommend to shareholders, displacing a rival £5.5bn bid from Castlelake in an emerging takeover contest.

Greece’s airport operator calls for major overhaul of EU’s entry-exit system, citing long passenger queues and safety concerns at border checkpoints processing non-EU travelers.

The U.S. passport holds 10th place in global rankings with visa-free access to 180 destinations, while the UAE’s passport is gaining ground amid a broader shift in mobility power from traditional Western leaders.