Travel

In this article UAL A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft lands at San Francisco International Airport on March 13, 2019 in Burlingame, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images United Airlines on Tuesday reported higher second-quarter revenue and narrowed its losses thanks to a resurgence in air travel, the latest carrier to issue a

(CNN) — It’s been a strange year for the aviation industry, with many airlines grounding aircraft for significant chunks of 2020. But as air travel returns in some regions, AirlineRatings.com has released its annual round-up of the world’s best carriers, ready to help fliers decide which airline to choose for their return to the skies.

A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 and United Airlines A320 Airbus on seen approach to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco. Louis Nastro | Reuters Shares of United Airlines gained more than 4% on Wednesday morning after the carrier forecast that the rebound in travel demand will continue in the coming months. United reported its sixth

(CNN) — It’s famous for its docks, the Beatles, and its two world-renowned soccer teams — but now, Liverpool is going through a different kind of notoriety. The port city in northwest England — which built much of its fortune on slavery — has been stripped of its coveted UNESCO World Heritage status, after a

Revolut’s new travel booking feature, Stays. Revolut LONDON — European fintech giant Revolut is jumping into the travel industry. The London-based firm launched a new feature Tuesday called Stays, which lets users book hotels and other accommodation through its app. Customers can receive up to 10% cashback on bookings made through Revolut, the company said.

According to Health Canada, nearly 70% of Canadians have received at least one dose of the vaccine, putting the country very close to the 75% threshold that public health authorities say is needed to approach herd immunity. Millions of Canadians were still in lockdown in early spring as they watched their American neighbors get vaccinated

In this article CCL NCLH RCL The Carnival Liberty cruise ship is seen after docking to allow crew members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Port Canaveral, the first U.S. port to sponsor COVID-19 vaccine distribution to port workers and vessel crew members. Paul Hennessy | LightRocket | Getty Images Shares of Carnival jumped 7%

(Reuters) — Divers have discovered rare remains of a military vessel in the ancient sunken city of Thônis-Heracleion — once Egypt‘s largest port on the Mediterranean — and a funerary complex illustrating the presence of Greek merchants, the country said on Monday, July 19. The city, which controlled the entrance to Egypt at the mouth

Many Americans are seeking quiet, secluded trips to the great outdoors this year — only to find millions of others are doing the exact same thing. Travelers hoping to avoid the throngs in cities and theme parks are finding themselves among record numbers of visitors to national parks and coastal destinations.  Americans searched for national

(CNN) — As long as humans have known of its existence, they have wanted to visit Antarctica. It is the world’s least visited, least populated continent. On the best day, it is extremely hard to get to. And yet, the appeal of the unknown and the desire to set foot on every continent have encouraged

Passengers board an American Airlines flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia on April 11, 2021. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images U.S. airline stocks tumbled in early trading Monday as an uptick in Covid-19 cases raised concerns about the economic recovery and hitting one of the sectors most closely tied

(CNN) — While our suitcases have been gathering dust over the past 16 months, the travel industry has been rapidly adapting to cope with the demands of the new Covid era. This means that if you’re making your first flight for a while, things may be very different from what you’ve previously been used to.

Locals and tourists attend an event organized to mark the opening of Phuket to international tourists on Patong beach. Thomas De Cian | NurPhoto | Getty Images The darkest days for the tourism industry may soon be over, according to the chairman of a multinational hospitality firm. Tourist hotspots like Phuket are now open to

In this article GO AMZN FL DKS BURL ROST TJX NKE DRI AEO TPB STZ SAM ALGT ULCC PZZA WING KSS A woman wears a face mask while shopping for a baby shower gift during the Covid-19 pandemic, at Madison’s Niche boutique in Huntington, New York on April 21, 2021. Alejandra Villa Loarca | Newsday

In this article AAL American Airlines flight takes off from Miami, Florida. Marco Bello | Reuters American Airlines forecast it will report a “slight” pretax profit for the second quarter and better revenue than it previously estimated, sending shares higher. American’s stock was up more than 1% in after-hours trading Tuesday. The carrier is expected

(CNN) — Ryan Carlson was in the middle of a backpacking trip in New Zealand when he got the email: North Korea was opening its borders to American tourists. It was September 2005. Carlson, 25, worked in finance as an independent futures trader in Chicago, a job that afforded him a lot of flexibility for

In this article DAL A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 approaching LAX for landing. Angel Di Bilio | iStock Editorial | Getty Images Delta Air Lines on Wednesday reported second-quarter revenue that topped Wall Street’s estimates and said both leisure and business travel bookings rose sharply after more than a year of pandemic lockdowns. The

(CNN) — Hikers looking to summit Scotland’s highest mountain and other peaks in the area are being sent up “potentially fatal” routes by Google Maps, the region’s mountaineering organizations have warned. The John Muir Trust said Thursday that growing numbers of people using Google Maps to navigate up Ben Nevis risk being directed via a