Southwest Airlines Unveils New Fare

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines is known for it's Wanna Get Away fares and free flights for bags. Now the airline wants to be known for something else too. Southwest announced a new fare Tuesday. It's called Wanna Get Away Plus... continue the journey

US easing travel restrictions to Cuba

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

WASHINGTON -- Whether you're trying to visit family or visiting for fun, traveling to Cuba is about to get a little bit easier. The Biden Administration announced Monday it plans to expand flights to Cuba. It also plans to take... continue the journey

Southwest Airlines Announces Sweeping Upgrades

Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines tells customers "let me upgrade you." The airline announced plans Wednesday to improve everything from customer service to inflight experiences. Southwest Airlines said it doesn't want customers standing in line or waiting on hold for anything... continue the journey

New Tool May Help You Find Cheaper Flights

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

As temperatures heat up outside, so do summer vacation plans. But this year, travelers may be in for some sticker shock. The Adobe Digital Economy Index tracks data on US domestic flight bookings and prices. When the report was released in... continue the journey

Digital Passport Options and Why Traveling Will Require One

Posted on February 25, 2021February 24, 2021 by Heidi Schmidt

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A new app that will travelers keep track of documents in a post pandemic world could be available in a matter of weeks, according to the International Air Transport Association. The app is also called a... continue the journey

Millions Traveling This Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 by Heidi Schmidt

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Millions of Americans are traveling this week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The CDC recommends canceling your travel and enjoy Thanksgiving virtually this year. As many as 50 million people are ignoring that advice, according to... continue the journey

Passport Prices Increasing

Posted on February 6, 2018May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

It will soon cost you a little more to trot around the globe. The U.S. is increasing the price you'll pay to get a passport. Beginning April 2nd, it will cost adults $145 for a passport. Passports for those under... continue the journey

National #PlanForVacationDay

Posted on January 30, 2018May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Need a vacation? Quit procrastinating and start planning! January 30th is National #PlanForVacation Day. The day is a push from the travel industry to get you to start planning your vacations for the rest of the year. [caption id="attachment_500" width="440"... continue the journey

Prevent Packing The Flu

Posted on January 29, 2018May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Millions of Americans are fighting the flu. In fact, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, doctors haven't diagnosed this many cases of the flu since 2009. [caption id="attachment_682" width="201" align="alignleft"] Stock image from Pixabay[/caption] The only thing... continue the journey