March 18 Major cruise line cancels planned sailings, upending vacations: 'Definitely a disappointment' Carnival cruise line canceled 11 fall 2026 sailings on Carnival Firenze from Long Beach. Affected passengers were offered full refunds or rebooking options.
March 15 Bedbug nightmare spreading across South as cases surge in multiple states Spring break travelers face rising bedbug risks in Southern states. Reports show infestations are increasing in budget accommodations across the region.
March 13 Fingerprint and photo scans to be fully enforced for American travelers headed to one continent Starting April 10, American travelers to Europe must provide fingerprint scans and photos at borders. France, Italy, UK and 26 other countries are implementing the system.
March 13 'Worst plane ride': Airline passenger claims she was repeatedly shoved for reclining her seat A flight passenger who reclined her seat on a plane was aggressively shoved and jolted by the person behind her, according to her viral TikTok video. Others weighed in.
March 11 Homeland Security reactivates major Global Entry program for travelers amid shutdown The Global Entry program resumes amid government shutdown as spring break travelers face massive airport delays and reported 3.5-hour wait times at major hubs.
March 11 Airlines may cut flight schedules as Iran tensions drive up fuel costs, experts warn The Iran conflict is threatening to drive up airfares as fuel costs surge. Travel experts urge booking spring and summer trips early while fares remain affordable.
March 11 Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected Study finds passports carry far more bacteria than shoes or phones do during travel. The lab experiment revealed surprising hygiene risks in common travel items.
March 10 DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays The DHS shutdown is causing massive airport delays, with wait times reaching 3.5 hours at some major hubs. Officers work without pay as funding lapse continues.
March 9 Shutdown sparks flight chaos as TSA lines spill into parking lots with 3-hour waits or longer Airport security lines reach 3.5 hours at major hubs as TSA staffing shortages cause massive delays and missed flights amid ongoing government shutdown.
March 8 Actor and former 'SNL' star slams major airline for his seat downgrade: ‘I paid for first class’ An actor and comedian has alleged that American Airlines downgraded him from first class to economy on a red-eye flight, sparking controversy over airline practices.