This Royal Caribbean ship will be the largest ever to combine a cruise with a Denali land tour

Royal Caribbean is about to take more than 4,000 passengers even farther northwest into Alaska. Starting in spring 2026, Ovation of the Seas will become the line’s largest-ever ship to sail one-way voyages to The Last Frontier, offering both cruises and cruisetours — something that wasn’t available to Royal Caribbean passengers before on a big…

Biden administration launches air travel competition probe

The Biden administration is launching a wide-ranging probe into the state of air travel in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday jointly announced a “broad public inquiry into the state of competition” in the industry. As part of that inquiry, the federal government is…

Alaska Airlines MVP elite status: What it is and how to earn it

In addition to being rewarded with valuable miles, when travelers choose to fly Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines and credit flights to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan loyalty program, they may qualify for MVP elite status. You can access exclusive and valuable benefits and perks by achieving elite status, enhancing your overall travel experience….