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WHY IT RATES: Travel agents looking to book chauffeur services for clients traveling to Asia should consider Hertz after the company announced it has launched a dedicated website.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Hertz Asia has launched Hertz Chauffeur website to make it easier for customers, including travel agents, to book chauffeur services for a…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents helping clients who plan on traveling to Europe will now have a new flight option that will help them earn and redeem miles.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus announced a broad partnership that will provide Mileage Plan members more ways to earn and redeem miles…

Great Lakes Airlines announced Monday it has suspended all commercial flight operations. According to KSFY.com, the Wyoming-based airline consists of 28 Beechcraft 1900D and six Embraer 120 Brasilia airplanes but said a national pilot shortage has resulted in the inability for the carrier to continue operations. The airline had served several key destinations, including Cheyenne,…

Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday that 79 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations across the United States have been selected for the carrier’s medical transportation grant program. Throughout 2018, patients and their caregivers at facilities selected for the program will receive roundtrip tickets as a way to help alleviate travel expenses related to medical issues. A full…

Emerald Waterways has opened bookings for its small yacht sailings along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast in the Adriatic Sea. The line is offering an eight-day sailing as well as 11- and 16-day land and sea packages. Departures take place between April and October 2019. The eight-day Island of Dalmatia Cruise begins or ends in Trogir, Croatia.…

Following approval from regulatory authorities in the United States and Korea, Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have announced the launch of a new joint venture partnership. The strategic agreement between the two airlines will offer customers travel benefits across a comprehensive trans-Pacific route network that provides access to more than 290 destinations in the…

Lindblad Expeditions is introducing shorter itineraries to the Galapagos. It’s a first-time move for the line, which has 50 years of experience in the destination. The new Wild Galapagos Escape itinerary departs twice weekly aboard the 48-guest National Geographic Islander. It includes five days in the archipelago, with a pre-cruise overnight at the boutique Hotel…

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced new details about public spaces and suites aboard their newest ship, the Seven Seas Splendor. The ship will debut in 2020 and is the sister ship to Seven Seas Explorer. Some notable differences with Splendor include a reconfigured atrium and expanded Coffee Connection with a new al fresco seating…

Sapphire Princess has emerged from a two-week dry dock in Singapore with a number of enhancements. They include new ship livery and new Club Class Mini-Suites. The premium-level stateroom category features Club Class Dining perks and other amenities. Staterooms have been outfitted with the award-winning Princess Luxury Beds, developed in collaboration with design and sleep…

The year 2018 marks a major milestone for the Disney Cruise Line as the 20th anniversary of the brand’s first ship. The Disney Magic first launched in 1998, and thanks to a recent dry-dock refurbishment, the vessel looks as fresh as day one with new and updated features for the whole family. It doesn’t seem…