Southwest Airlines Sets Baggage Fees
Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most passengers will start paying $35 for their first bag. Source link
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They Inhaled a Gas and Scaled Everest in Days. Is It the Future of Mountaineering?
A group of British men went from London to the summit of Everest and back in less than a week with the help of xenon gas. Mountaineers and the Nepalese government weren’t pleased. Source link
A Dazzling Festival of Light, Music, and Ideas, ET TravelWorld
Sydney’s iconic festival of light, music, ideas and food has returned for its 15th year as Vivid Sydney 2025 kicked off on 23 May, lighting up the city until 14 June. Under this year’s theme, Dream, the Harbour City has…
Land Snorkeling? Townsizing? A User’s Guide to the Latest Travel Lingo.
Here are eight terms, some brand-new, others recently resurfaced, that match today’s travel trends. Source link
Memorial Day Storms Cause Delays for Holiday Travelers
Thunderstorms in the south and central United States caused flight delays during Memorial Day weekend, the beginning of the summer travel season. Source link
Mumbai rainfall disrupts flight operations; IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India issue advisories, ET TravelWorld
Representative image Mumbai reeled under hours of intense rainfall on Monday morning, prompting major airlines including IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India, to issue urgent travel advisories as flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were hit by poor visibility…
An Itinerary For a Road Trip Through Northern Michigan
After a drive through this bountiful area of Grand Traverse Bay, your car will overflow with organic fruit and vegetables, freshly caught whitefish, baked goods and more. Just don’t forget to bring a cooler. Source link
8 reasons to visit Cheltenham, UK
With over 2,500 listed buildings, Cheltenham’s eye-catching architectural heritage, provides an immaculately preserved tribute to Regency elegance, drawing visitors from afar. King George lll’s interest in Cheltenham’s warm spa waters alleged medicinal benefits prompted a rush of visitors to Cheltenham,…
Impact of Geopolitical Developments, ET TravelWorld
Image credit – iStock-1370259355 FAITH (Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality), the apex body representing India’s travel, tourism and hospitality associations, has rescheduled the FAITH Conclave 2025 in response to ongoing geopolitical developments. The event, originally slated for…
Inside United Airlines’ Operation at Newark Airport
Amid dire conditions at the airport, an airline operations crew has had to figure out how to get more than 600 flights a day to take off and land without incident. Source link