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American Queen Steamboat Company deploys a fleet of three beautiful paddle-wheelers along regional rivers: the American Duchess, the American Empress and the American Queen. Besides the unique opportunity to sail closer to home, the vessels themselves offer a classic onboard experience hearkening back to a bygone era complete with modern comforts. RELATED OFFERS American Duchess…

Despite United States President Donald Trump announcing Friday he would consider vetoing the $1.3 trillion spending bill approved by Congress, several travel advocates applauded the omnibus legislation. On Thursday, representatives of Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Airlines for America (A4A) expressed their support for the bill after it rejected a proposal to increase the…

Delta and Virgin Atlantic have announced a summer flight lineup that includes more nonstop flights than ever before between the United States and the U.K. According to a joint statement released by the two airlines today, the trans-Atlantic partnership will result in more than five million seats between the two countries this summer. MORE Airlines…

Looking to experience something new? Traveling internationally will have you seeing new cultures, trying new food and better understanding a nation’s history. If you’ve never left the country, why not get out and explore the world in 2018? For those frequent travelers, what new destination are you planning this year? Air Canada has a plethora…

The Munich Airport will be a busy place this summer. Officials announced the facility has booked slots for more than 250,000 scheduled flights to 246 destinations in 68 countries. In addition to serving 17 domestic airports in Germany and 179 medium-range routes, scheduled flights will be available to 50 intercontinental destinations during the summer service,…

After Winter Storm Toby caused more than 4,400 flight cancellations Wednesday, travelers were still dealing with the aftermath Thursday from the fourth nor’easter to hit the Northeast United States this month. According to FlightAware.com as of 10:20 a.m. ET, more than 600 additional flights were canceled Thursday at impacted airports, including New York City’s John…

After years of struggles, the Caribbean’s frequently fractured air transportation system is solidifying. In fact, it’s expanding to serve more parts of the region via expanded routes from major carriers and new services launched this year by key regional suppliers. The latest entrant is Caribbean Airlines, which premiered the second series of regular flights between…

WHY IT RATES: Travelers can take advantage of reduced airfare to get to the South Pacific for less. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer MORE Airlines & Airports Fiji’s National Airline, Fiji Airways announced a special, all-inclusive fare on roundtrip flights between Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO) and Nadi International Airport (NAN). Prices are…

Boeing announced its new 737 MAX 7 airplane successfully completed its first flight Friday, marking a successful beginning for a comprehensive flight test program. Once the plane’s testing period is completed, the 737 MAX 7 will be certified and Boeing will begin making deliveries in 2019. The new aircraft is the third member of Boeing’s…

Southwest Airlines has taken a step closer to bringing a little aloha to its mainland customers this week, after receiving a permit for space at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Dallas-based airline, which first announced its intent to serve Hawaii back in October, received the month-to-month permit from the Hawaii Department…