Veronika Bondarenko

1 week ago | thestreet.com | Veronika Bondarenko

Following the implementation of tariffs and Trump's swipes at how Canada should become "the 51st state," many Canadians have cut off travel to the U.S. in a dropoff not seen in decades. Customs and Border Protection numbers show that border crossings from the north have fallen by 18% in March 2025, while Canadian airlines such as Air Canada  (ACDVF)  and WestJet have been cutting their service to cities including San Francisco, Austin, Miami, and Las Vegas, among others.

1 week ago | thestreet.com | Veronika Bondarenko

With the Caribbean made up of 13 countries and 30 territories that were adjoined to different European nations during their colonial periods, the majority of islands across the region now serve as popular cruise stops. The Bahamian capital of Nassau, whose cruise port welcomed a record 5.6 million passengers in 2024, often serves as a the first stop on a wider ship itinerary going on on to islands like Jamaica, Barbados, St. Kitts, Grand Cayman and Trinidad and Tobago.

1 week ago | thestreet.com | Veronika Bondarenko

After wrapping up 2024 with a sudden bankruptcy announcement, low-cost Florida carrier Silver Airways has had a rough time trying to get investors to spot its potential and help get it back on the road to profitability.

1 week ago | thestreet.com | Veronika Bondarenko

While former President George W. Bush passed the Real ID Act in May 2005 as a response to the 9/11 attacks, implementing a single standard of identification that passengers would be required to present when boarding a plane has faced repeated challenges over the ensuing two decades. As standards for obtaining a driver's license differ in different states, many struggled to convince their residents to apply for a more enhanced form.

1 week ago | thestreet.com | Veronika Bondarenko

While airlines now face a tough market in which many are spending less in fear of a looming recession, those who traveled in 2024 were largely satisfied with the experience. The annual J.D. Power survey on airline satisfaction found that passenger satisfaction rose by six points from 2024, while satisfaction among economy travelers improved by eight points. At a seven-point decline, the biggest drop in satisfaction was recorded in the premium economy class.