Weekly Travel Blog: What's new in the Travel World for week ending March 8, 2024

Here are this weeks Travel News & Updates for week ending March 8, 2024:

Delta is the latest airline to raise bag fees

Delta will raise its checked bag fee by $5 for both the first and second checked bag is increasing by $5 for most domestic and short-haul international routes. Travelers with Delta perks, such as Delta SkyMiles Medallion members and customers in first class, will continue to receive their allotment of complimentary checked bags, the airline added. JetBlue Airways and Alaska Airlines have also raised prices to check bags this year.

TSA unveils their first self-service security screening at Vegas airport

TSA unveils their first self-service security screening at Las Vegas airport. This prototype is in the earliest stages of testing, the new checkpoint concept will be available to a limited number of TSA PreCheck passengers passing through Las Vegas over the coming months. The setup requires fewer agents and little passenger interaction with TSA officers.

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines cancel $3.8billion merger

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines cancel $3.8billion merger after judge blocked deal. Its shares fell 14% in pre-market trading, while JetBlue shares rose as much as 7%. Without the deal, Spirit faces a rough road ahead. The ultra-low-cost carrier has grappled with weak demand in its key markets as it seeks to return to sustainable profitability. Some analysts have even suggested the company could face bankruptcy if it cannot shore up finances.

Virgin Voyages pass allows guest to work from the ship

Virgin Voyages cruise line is inviting adventure enthusiasts and remote workers to embark on a month-long cruise across the Mediterranean with their “Scarlet Summer Season Pass.” Bringing a new meaning to “Work from home”, the Scarlet Summer Season Pass offers guests an opportunity to spend a month sailing and working onboard the ship while also saving up to 30 percent. Travelers will also have a chance to visit coastal towns like Cannes, Civitavecchia (Rome), Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Ajaccio (Corsica) and more. Available for four separate sailings in June, July, August, and September 2024.

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