Recap: The Week Travel Stories and Bargains

Following is our regular overview of the latest travel news and best traveler promotions reviewed during the week.

When it was a good bargain–or a poor deal–by an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it, and plan your travel.

The 10 Best Winter Vacation Spots

Wondering where to go for a vacation? The new U.S. News & World Report’ “Best Winter Vacations” report has you covered.

Uber’s Flying Taxis May Be Airborne by 2020

The flying crane of Uber could be flying in Dallas, Los Angeles, and Dubai by 2020. Are you ready?

JetBlue Has a New Boarding Scheme. It is Complicated

JetBlue has adopted a new, radically different aircraft grooming procedure of the regular customers of the airline.

U.S. Government Tightens up Cuba Travel Restrictions

In the latest blow to Cuba tourism, the U.S. Department of the Treasury now issued new restrictions on traveling to the island nation.

United’s Last B747 Makes Its Final Flight

With the current United flight between San Francisco and Honolulu, the B747 age ends for U.S. airlines.

Where Can the Happiest Flyers Come? The Top-10 Cities

In case you wondered, the most speediest travelers hail from Honolulu. Check out the list here.

The Best and Worst Airlines, Airports for Thanksgiving Travel

Flying through Thanksgiving? Here are airports and the airlines most and least likely to get you to Grandma’s house in time.

How to Eat Well in the Airport

There is no reason to settle before your flight for a Big Mac or a soggy slice of Domino’s. You have more savory choices!

Here is How You Can Win an 11-Day Alaskan Cruise for 2

Here is the way to acquire an cruise for two, including airfare to/from the cruise port shore excursions.

Somebody has to win this? Might as well be you.