Eight percent of MAST Travel Network agents have clients who have recently canceled trips to Mexico, according to a member survey.“The intensifying issues of immigration, the border wall, and tr…
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United sweats the details in new business class
SAN FRANCISCO — After months of heavy promotional buildup, United Airlines put its first Polaris business-class cabin into service Monday with an invitation-only flight between Chicago O’H…
Carnival slates 14-day Alaska sailing on Splendor
Carnival Cruise Line said its Carnival Splendor will offer a 14-day Alaska cruise from Long Beach, Calif., in 2018.The voyage will depart Aug. 25 and return Sept. 8, 2018.In addition to a full day at …
A new look for Air Canada
Air Canada unveiled a new livery Thursday.The design replaces the carrier’s customary red Air Canada script with black. In addition, the livery features a black tail inlaid with Air Canada&rsquo…
United Airlines ups frequency on Heathrow-New York flights
United Airlines will increase the frequency of its flights from London/Heathrow to its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, this summer to six-times daily.The airline will operate an ad…
ASTA: Trump’s ban, Mexico rhetoric have inhibited travel
ASTA is worried that the Trump administration’s travel ban on seven countries, though currently stayed, is having a “chilling effect” on the travel industry and affecting travel agen…
U.S. suspends enforcement of travel ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government on Saturday suspended enforcement of President Trump’s refugee and immigration ban and scurried to appeal a judge’s order, plunging the new administr…
Fort Lauderdale to be winter home for new Silversea ship
Silversea Cruises will homeport the new Silver Muse during the winter at Port Everglades for the next two years under an agreement between Silversea and the Broward County Commission.The cruise line h…
Hilton making changes to loyalty program
Hilton Worldwide is overhauling its loyalty program, including tweaking the name.The company has dropped the extra “H,” as Hilton HHonors becomes Hilton Honors.“We think when you hav…
Trump order ceases Visa Interview Waiver Program
The State Department has suspended the Visa Interview Waiver Program, which allows certain repeat visa applicants to forego in-person interviews.The move was part of a broader set of actions included …