Airlines ask FAA to extend New York slot waivers through October 2025

Airlines want permission to operate fewer flights to New York without penalty through most of 2025; they’re citing a continued shortage of air traffic controllers that carriers don’t expect will sufficiently improve within the next 18 months. Last week, Airlines for America — a lobbying group for the largest U.S. carriers — requested that the…

Disneyland Paris to transform second park into new Disney Adventure World

Disneyland Paris is marking its 32nd anniversary with a major transformation of its second park, Walt Disney Studios Park. DISNEYLAND PARIS Walt Disney Studios Park originally opened in 2002 as a park that gave guests a behind-the-scenes look at movie-making magic. In recent years, however, Disney has leaned into more immersive lands and experiences that…

Delta expects robust demand in 2024, including business travel

Delta Air Lines is forecasting another busy summer travel season, buoyed by a sustained demand for leisure travel — not to mention a far more robust business travel sector that’s been slow to improve in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The company reported its first-quarter 2024 earnings Wednesday, revealing it made $37 million —…

From country music to crafting: The best themed cruises for 2024 and 2025

You come to hear the music, to pursue a hobby or to follow a celebrity. You return for the community of people sharing a common passion. Themed cruises offer the unique opportunity to find your people and explore the world with them — all while enjoying an incredible schedule of onboard activities and entertainment. A…