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.

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.

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.

Travelers preparing to take to the skies this Thanksgiving week may encounter flight delays, particularly in the New York City area, due to air traffic controller shortages, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker announced.

"If we're short on staff, we will slow traffic as necessary to keep the system safe," Whitaker stated during a press briefing ahead of the holiday travel rush.

Alaska Airlines has introduced electronic bag tags for general purchase, following a successful trial that began in December 2022. Priced at $89, the tags aim to streamline the baggage check-in process, allowing travelers to skip the need for traditional printed tags at the airport.

With the holiday season fast approaching, airport crowds are on the rise. Navigating the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints efficiently can make or break your travel experience. To help keep the security lines moving quickly for everyone, here are some essential fashion dos and don'ts to ensure you sail through airport security with ease.

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Allegiant Air has announced a significant expansion, introducing 44 new seasonal routes this summer and adding service to three new destinations: Chicago, Houston, and Boston. This growth brings the airline's total offerings to over 500 routes. The new flights are set to commence in May and June, operating twice weekly.

Spirit Airlines, a prominent name in budget air travel, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a series of financial setbacks, a failed merger attempt, and intensified competition. The filing, made early Monday, comes with a prearranged agreement with bondholders, including $300 million in debtor-in-possession financing, to support the airline through its restructuring. The company aims to exit bankruptcy by the first quarter of next year.

A Southwest Airlines flight preparing for departure was canceled Friday evening after a bullet struck the aircraft at Dallas Love Field Airport, according to airline officials. No injuries were reported in the incident.