Checking your suitcase now costs more than your airline ticket. It's time for this to end. Bag fees are on the rise, with United leading the charge. Find out what this means for your future travels.

$7 billion. That's what airlines pocketed in bag fees last year alone — and now they just raised them again. Here's why it's time for this to end.

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Why MSC Cruises Is the Latest Line to Skip Alaskan Fjord. www.cruisehive.com/why-msc-crui... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #alaska

Norwegian Cruise Line Confirms Crew Member Overboard After Search Suspended The search has sadly ended for the crew member overboard from Norwegian Viva, as confirmed by the cruise line.

Norwegian Cruise Line Confirms Crew Member Overboard After Search Suspended. www.cruisehive.com/norwegian-cr... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

EasyJet Cabin Baggage Rules 2026: Why Your Knitting Needles Are Now Banned Planning to knit a cozy scarf on your next flight? You might want to check your airline's policy first. The landscape of airport security is increasingly

easyJet confirmed on April 9 that passengers are strictly prohibited from bringing knitting and sewing needles in cabin bags, requiring them to be placed in checked hold luggage instead. #easyJet #TravelNews #UKTravel #Aviation

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Norwegian Viva Reverses Course After Reported Overboard Situation Norwegian Viva reversed course near Cozumel on April 9 after a possible overboard, with a two-hour search before Mexican authorities took over.

Norwegian Viva Reverses Course After Reported Overboard Situation. www.cruisehive.com/norwegian-vi... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

Cruise Passenger Detained in Cabin for Fighting Shares What It’s Really Like. www.cruisehive.com/cruise-passe... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

Southwest Launches First Mainland Nonstop to Hilo in 3 Years Southwest Airlines launches nonstop Las Vegas to Hilo service on August 6, 2026 — the first mainland nonstop to the Big Island's east side since 2023. Read more →

Southwest Launches First Mainland Nonstop to Hilo in 3 Years: Southwest Airlines launches nonstop Las Vegas to Hilo service on August 6, 2026 — the first mainland nonstop to the Big Island's east side since 2023.


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Princess Cruises Oversells Mediterranean Sailing, Offers Double Refund. www.cruisehive.com/princess-cru... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

Carnival Spirit Repositioning Cruise Faces Delay and Lost Port Stop. www.cruisehive.com/carnival-spi... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

Cruise News Roundup: Lawsuits, Protests, Groundings, and a Brand New Lunch Menu Virgin Voyages swaps Bermuda for Canada, a ship runs aground near the Cast Away island, Norwegian settles a drowning lawsuit, and Carnival tests a new lunch menu.

Cruise News Roundup: Lawsuits, Protests, Groundings, and a Brand New Lunch Menu. www.cruisehive.com/cruise-news-... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruisehive

Royal Caribbean has revealed Hero of the Seas, the 4th Icon-class vessel set to debut in 2027.

The next-generation ship will feature:
• 9 pools — the most at sea
• new accommodations & more

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Norwegian Breakaway’s Canada Cruise Gets a Complete Port Shake-Up. www.cruisehive.com/norwegian-br... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

One Guest Asked to Fish From Their Balcony and Carnival’s Answer Was Firm. www.cruisehive.com/one-guest-as... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

British Cruise Ship Returns to Port After Oil Spill Closes River. www.cruisehive.com/british-crui... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

AirAsia X Passengers Increase to 18.9 Million In The First Quarter Of 2026 KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) — AirAsia X Bhd announced its consolidated air operating certificates (AOCs) have carried about 18.9 million passengers in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q2026), up by nine per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) driven by a surge in domestic demand. Its AOCs cover AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Thailand, AirAsia Indonesia, AirAsia Philippines, AirAsia Cambodia, and AirAsia X Malaysia. “This performance indicates sustained demand across the network as passenger growth remains aligned with a 10 per cent y-o-y increase in capacity to 22.1 million seats. The consolidated AOCs have now recovered capacity almost to pre-pandemic levels, with a robust […]

AirAsia X Passengers Increase to 18.9 Million In The First Quarter Of 2026 #AirAsia #TravelNews #Aviation #PassengerGrowth #DomesticTravel

Another Princess Ship Misses French Port Due to Ongoing Protest. www.cruisehive.com/another-prin... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

Carnival Cruise Impacted by Maintenance, Battery-Electric Cruise Ship, MSC Ship Remains Stuck. youtu.be/YZgoG2Wk6RI #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruisehive

Iceland seeks 'really bad photographer' to fly in & get paid for harnessing their (lack of) potential Images: Icelandair and Jeremyreds | Dreamstime.com (edit) Sometimes, it turns out, a bad shot still lands in a good place. Icelandair is giving imperfect photographers their time to shine, asking for ...

Hopeless at taking photos? Iceland might be your next assignment… and it’s got a $50K payout. #IcelandAir #VisitIceland #Photography #TravelNews community.designtaxi.com/topic/26577-...

It is “gradual” because that tells you recovery is real, but not complete.
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Seychelles Tourism Slumps 37% in March After Iran War Visitor arrivals to Seychelles fell 37% YoY in March 2026 (Bloomberg Apr 10, 2026), threatening tourism receipts if Gulf airspace disruptions persist beyond a quarter.

Seychelles Tourism Slumps 37% in March After Iran War: Visitor arrivals to Seychelles fell 37% YoY in March 2026 (Bloomberg Apr 10, 2026), threatening tourism receipts if Gulf airspace disruptions… 👈 Read full analysis #SeychellesTourism #TravelNews #TourismTrends #IranWarImpact #TravelIndustry

MSC Takes a Bold Step With a New Bahamas Beach Club MSC Group has reached an agreement to transform part of the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama into a new private beach club for its cruise passengers.

MSC Takes a Bold Step With a New Bahamas Beach Club. www.cruisehive.com/msc-takes-a-... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #bahamas

Refreshed MSC Poesia Sets Sail for Cruise Line’s First-Ever Alaska Season. www.cruisehive.com/refreshed-ms... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #alaska #msccruises

Carnival Pride Returns to Baltimore After Major 22‑Day Dry Dock Upgrade. www.cruisehive.com/carnival-pri... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

Maintenance Work Prompts Itinerary Change on Carnival Spirit Cruise Carnival Spirit has skipped a port and adjusted another on her current sailing due to required in-service work on the ship.

Maintenance Work Prompts Itinerary Change on Carnival Spirit Cruise. www.cruisehive.com/maintenance-... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

Shipyard Reveals Concept for Fully Battery-Electric Cruise Ship. www.cruisehive.com/shipyard-rev... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews

MSC Euribia Stuck in Gulf, Cancels Season-Opening Europe Voyage MSC Euribia has cancelled her first European sailing as she is unable to reposition from the Arabian Gulf in time for the May 2 departure.

MSC Euribia Stuck in Gulf, Cancels Season-Opening Europe Voyage. www.cruisehive.com/msc-euribia-... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #msccruises

Florida Couple Scam Victims in Fake Cruises, Passenger Files Against Carnival, NCL Homeport Change. youtu.be/4Tro7wq72Mg #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruisehive

Juneau Moves Another Step Closer to New Downtown Cruise Terminal A new dock project in downtown Juneau is one step closer to welcoming guests as the lease agreement is officially approved.

Juneau Moves Another Step Closer to New Downtown Cruise Terminal. www.cruisehive.com/juneau-moves... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #juneau

Brilliant Lady Makes Dazzling Los Angeles Debut for Virgin Voyages Virgin Voyages has expanded to West Coast cruises with the arrival of Brilliant Lady at the Port of Los Angeles.

Brilliant Lady Makes Dazzling Los Angeles Debut for Virgin Voyages. www.cruisehive.com/brilliant-la... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #virginvoyages

What Does an Upside-Down Pineapple Mean on a Cruise Ship? Learn what an upside-down pineapple means on a cruise ship, where you might see it, and why it’s used as a secret symbol among some passengers.

What Does an Upside-Down Pineapple Mean on a Cruise Ship? www.cruisehive.com/upside-down-... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews