Princess Cruises has unveiled MedallionNet Max, a new high-speed WiFi service offering connectivity robust enough to support video game streaming aboard its ships. The enhanced service is reported to be up to three times faster than the cruise line's previous fastest internet offering.

In a live demonstration of MedallionNet Max's capabilities, Princess Cruises hosted a United Gaming Community (UGC) competition on Wednesday. The event featured 32 gamers competing from the Enchanted Princess vessel against 24 players participating from their homes.

Delta Air Lines, typically known for its reliability, experienced a significant spike in flight cancellations in July, placing it at the bottom of the U.S. airline industry. This decline was primarily due to the prolonged recovery from the CrowdStrike software outage that struck on July 19.

The Perseid meteor shower, often hailed as the best meteor shower of the year, is set to peak on the night of August 11-12. According to Alex Filippenko, a distinguished professor of astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley, this celestial event promises a dazzling display of meteors, offering a prime viewing opportunity for stargazers in the United States.

Nestled atop the scenic East Gros Ventre Butte, Hotel Yellowstone is celebrating its grand opening as Jackson Hole's first and only adults-only hotel. This luxurious retreat offers guests unobstructed views of the majestic Teton Mountain Range and the expansive Snake River Valley, providing an unparalleled experience of tranquility and opulence.

Classic Vacations has joined forces with Project Expedition to enhance their excursion options, providing travel advisors with an array of bookable and commissionable tours and activities. Through Classic's new booking engine, advisors can now seamlessly integrate Project Expedition's extensive content into their clients' itineraries, ensuring a comprehensive travel experience.

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has announced a strategic alliance with Under Canvas, integrating the glamping brand's 13 outdoor resorts into its World of Hyatt loyalty program. This partnership allows members to book stays at Under Canvas locations and the luxury Ulum Moab through Hyatt's booking channels, earning and redeeming World of Hyatt points in the process.

Placer County officials have issued a health advisory for the Carnelian Bay area of Lake Tahoe following a significant sewage spill on Thursday evening. The spill has led to the closure of Carnelian West Beach and Patton Beach as cleanup efforts continue and water quality tests are conducted.

On Friday morning, flights from several major U.S. airlines, including Delta, United, and American Airlines, were grounded due to a communication issue, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The ground stop affects all flights from these airlines, regardless of their destination.

The duration of the ground stop is currently uncertain, though the FAA indicated an update would be available by 5 a.m. ET.

Seattle, WA – Alaska Airlines has announced plans to increase the number of first-class and Premium Class seats on its Boeing 737-800, 737-900ER, and 737-9 Max aircraft. This initiative will see more than 200 planes retrofitted, with work starting this fall and expected to conclude by summer 2026.

A sightseeing helicopter crashed along Kauai's famed Napali Coast on Thursday, prompting a major search and rescue operation. The incident involved a helicopter from Ali'i Kauai Air Tours and Charters, as reported by the Kauai Police Department.

The crash occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. local time, when hikers on the Kalalau Trail witnessed the helicopter plunging into the water about a quarter-mile offshore, near the Hanakoa Valley. Authorities were quickly notified, and multiple agencies responded to the scene.