News You Can Use – February 26, 2020

Last Updated on January 31, 2024

Best New Hotels In The World

News You Can Use…A great hotel offers more than merely a place to rest your head and stow your stuff between sightseeing excursions. A truly standout property can offer new insight into a beloved place; bring fresh energy to a been-there, done-that neighborhood; even become a destination in its own right…  Travel + Leisure

United Pays Passengers $10,000 Each To Downgrade To Premium Economy

News You Can Use…United Airlines gave passengers $10,000 each to downgrade from business class to premium economy on a flight that was overbooked. The flight, between Newark, New Jersey, and Honolulu, Hawaii, was scheduled on a Boeing 777 aircraft. However, it was changed at the last minute to a Boeing 767-300 – a smaller jet…  The Independent (UK)

More Budget-Friendly Flights To Paris

News You Can Use…American travelers now have a budget-friendly way to travel to Paris thanks to a new partnership between low-cost carrier French Bee and Alaska Airlines. French Bee is a new low-cost, long-haul carrier that will offer daily cheap flights between New York and Paris starting at US$139 (€164) (including taxes and carry-on luggage) from June…  Lonely Planet

5 Great Apps Take The Stress Out Of International Travel

News You Can Use…Sometimes international travel sounds more romantic and exciting than it actually is. Between long-haul flights, jet lag, unfamiliar surroundings, foreign languages and customs, you shouldn’t be bashful about seeking out any advantage you can get. Here are some apps to help you do just that…  Fast Company

Modernized Campgrounds Coming To National Parks?

News You Can Use…Redesigning some campgrounds, and adding running water, tent and cabin rentals, food trucks, extended family sites and Wi-Fi at select parks could boost revenue and encourage more people to stay overnight. Those campground upgrades could be coming to a national park near you…  Chicago Sun-Times