A Spirit Airlines aircraft undergoes operations in preparation for departure at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2024. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Spirit Airlines said Tuesday it would post a wider-than-expected loss for the last quarter because of revenue that came in short of its expectations. Spirit expects to report … Read more
With consumers getting more selective on how and where they vacation, cruise lines are fighting for Americans’ tourist budgets. Royal Caribbean thinks shortening trips and packing the days with activities and exclusive opportunities will keep customers hooked. “I think we are an experience-driven mindset,” Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” … Read more
An over-height truck stuck in a tunnel and a car on fire have closed sections of two major Sydney roads on Tuesday afternoon. Lanes were closed on both the Warringah Fwy and the Eastern Distributor during the busy afternoon peak period, with people warned to avoid driving in the area or to allow for extra … Read more
Traveling is stressful enough without having to worry about lost bags. Hopping on a plane can also be expensive — with the skyrocketing costs of airplane tickets, many travelers are reluctant to fork over their hard-earned cash to check a bigger bag. As a result, more travelers are traveling with a carry-on only. With the … Read more
Protests in Spain will spread if European officials fail to address mass tourism’s negative effect on the lives of residents, UNESCO’s Peter Debrine told “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday. “It’s turning into a very volatile situation,” said UNESCO’s senior project officer for sustainable tourism. “Civil society coming and trying to make change is very important, … Read more
If you’ve ever seen the iconic “Modern Family” clip where Mitchell is increasingly bothered that people in France know he’s American just by looking at him — that is, until he purchases an outfit from a local store and fits in with the locals — you’ll understand the plight of American tourists. Sometimes, even with … Read more
Commercial space flight is becoming more and more common, with companies including SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic all transporting paid customers into space over the last several years. People interested in seeing the earth from an unusual vantage point may soon have another option. CNBC spoke to three startups — France-based Zephalto, Florida-based Space … Read more
As teenagers, Ash and Tom would regularly go camping together, when their families would hit the road for school holidays. Little did they know at the time, but the adolescent friends from the NSW town of Forster would end up marrying each other — and decide to live a life of on-the-road with their three … Read more
It took Jen Barnett and Brett Andrews eight years to leave the U.S. The married couple began thinking about it in 2016 following the presidential election. They were growing dissatisfied with the U.S. political landscape and yearned for the chance to explore the world beyond their Birmingham, Alabama, home. They figured Canada would be a … Read more
International travel already requires more planning than domestic trips, but things get more complicated when you add children and their passports into the mix. “Applying for a child’s passport should be basically easy,” said David Alwadish, the founder and CEO of the passport and visa concierge service ItsEasy.com. In reality, however, the process can feel … Read more
