The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended its prohibition on U.S. airlines flying to Haiti through March 12, citing ongoing instability in the country. This decision follows the expiration of a 30-day ban initially imposed after two aircraft were struck by gunfire on November 11 at Port-au-Prince’s international airport.

Alaska Air Group, now incorporating the Hawaiian Airlines brand, is set to transform Seattle into a global transpacific hub, with plans for extensive international and domestic expansion.

Princess Cruises has announced modifications to upcoming Regal Princess itineraries departing from Galveston, Texas, to address essential engine maintenance. The changes affect sailings scheduled for December 8, January 5, January 12, and January 19.

For the first three departures, the planned calls to Costa Maya, Mexico, will be replaced with extended overnight stays on the Honduran island of Roatan. On the January 19 voyage, the visit to Montego Bay, Jamaica, will also be substituted with a longer stay in Roatan.

The cruise industry has rebounded strongly in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic passenger numbers and shaking off its negative reputation. With growing interest across generations, cruise lines are exploring innovative ways to extend onboard experiences, catering to evolving travel preferences. Virgin Voyages has now joined the trend by launching an Unlimited Cruise Pass, allowing travelers to sail anywhere the brand operates for an entire year.

A Russian woman with permanent U.S. residency, Svetlana Dali, made her first court appearance in Brooklyn on Thursday after authorities charged her with sneaking onto a flight from New York to Paris without proper documentation. The incident has raised concerns about airport security and highlighted Dali's claims of mistreatment following her apprehension.

Luxury cruise line Explora Journeys has announced the inaugural itineraries for its third ship, Explora III, set to debut in the summer of 2026. This highly anticipated vessel will explore western and northern Europe, including scenic voyages to Iceland and Greenland, before heading to North America and the Caribbean for its fall and winter seasons.

Luxury travel operator Abercrombie & Kent has announced plans to open the Kitirua Plains Lodge in Kenya's Amboseli National Park by late 2025. The news was unveiled by Kate Thompson, senior vice president of marketing strategy, during the ILTM Cannes trade show.

The lodge, set near the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, will feature 16 suites and villas, blending luxury with the surrounding natural beauty. This development aligns with A&K's broader strategy of investing in high-end lodges, camps, and boats under its rebranded A&K Sanctuary portfolio.

Mexico has announced a new $42 immigration tax for cruise ship passengers docking at its ports, a decision sparking widespread criticism from the cruise industry. Approved by Mexico’s Congress, the tax will take effect next month and applies to all cruise visitors previously exempt under the "in transit" category.

A 72-year-old man is feared dead after falling overboard from the Ruby Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, during a five-day voyage along Mexico's coastline. The man, who was traveling alone, was reported missing as the ship docked in San Francisco on Monday morning, December 3.

Tensions have erupted aboard the luxury cruise ship SH Diana as frustrated passengers protest the cancellation of their once-in-a-lifetime voyage to Antarctica due to an engine malfunction. A small group of travelers has resorted to a hunger strike, demanding full refunds after the cruise operator, Swan Hellenic, declined to offer complete reimbursements for the disrupted journey.