My Carnival cruise eras: What it was like sailing the Fun Ship line after 20+ years away

My first cruise ever was in the early 1980s on one of Carnival Cruise Line‘s first ships, Carnivale. I swear our cabin was actually a crew cabin. It was on Deck 1 and had four metal bunks permanently attached to the walls with a tiny desk and chair between them. Everything else about that cruise,…

Spirit Airlines files for chapter 11 bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines, the nation’s largest ultra-low-cost carrier, has filed bankruptcy protection the company announced Monday. The Dania-Beach, Florida-based airline said it has entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in an effort to “position the company for long-term success.” Importantly for passengers, all of Spirit’s operations will continue during the proceedings — meaning, travelers who have…