CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A negligence lawsuit filed Aug. 6 in Union County Superior Court has put restroom privacy and cabin-crew vetting back on the radar for Charlotte-area flyers and anyone who regularly travels with children. The civil action alleges that American Airlines failed to protect an 11-year-old passenger who was secretly filmed inside a lavatory during an Orlando–to-Charlotte flight in August 2023.

NEW ORLEANS — A summertime flight delay in New Orleans has put Southwest Airlines back in the crosshairs of travelers concerned about disability access, after two blind passengers were apparently overlooked during a gate change and later compensated only with a $100 voucher. The airline’s misstep plays into broader questions of how U.S.

ORLANDO, United States — Travelers planning late-summer and early-fall escapes to Central Florida have a fresh reason to pencil in a dinner reservation: Ravello, the Michelin-recommended Italian restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, will roll out a three-course, USD 60 menu as part of the twentieth edition of Visit Orlando’s Magica

Record July 4 Travel Surge Expected

Independence Day is on track to become the busiest summer travel week in 15 years, according to a press release by the American Automobile Association. AAA forecasts 72 million U.S. residents will venture at least 50 miles from home between Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, July 6, eclipsing last year’s total by 1.7 million travelers.

Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort encompassing The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, is ushering in 2025 with a host of innovative offerings designed to captivate travelers seeking unparalleled experiences.

Pioneering Wellness Innovations

Lion Star Hospitality, Everest Place, and Paramount have revealed plans for the new Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando, scheduled to open in 2026. Located in Kissimmee, Florida, this family-friendly resort will feature over 400 rooms and suites themed around beloved Nickelodeon characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and PAW Patrol.

As the leaves change and the air cools, Orlando turns up the heat with a spectacular autumn lineup. Over 93 days, the city will buzz with Halloween adventures, culinary delights, and cultural festivities, ensuring a memorable experience for every traveler.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Buckle up, Texas! Avelo Airlines is rolling out the red carpet for the Lone Star State, launching nonstop service between Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Los Angeles and Orlando. The Houston-based airline, making its Texas debut, is the only carrier offering nonstop flights to these destinations from South Texas.