99% of United pilots agree that a strike isn't a bad idea

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Pilots aren't necessarily going to follow through with the threat, but it speaks to the deteriorating talks and the ongoing frustration with the different contracts under which pilots from the old United and Continental still operate.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="350"] United Airlines plane taking off. Photo by InSapphoWeTrust.[/caption] Source: Houston Chronicle Author: Kiah Collier Pilots from United and Continental airlines -- still represented under separate labor contracts nearly two years after the airlines merged -- have voted overwhelmingly to a

Cruises

The Alaska Experiment That Could Reshape How Cruise Lines Navigate Wildlife

Alaska’s reputation as a bucket list cruise destination rests largely on its wildlife encounters, especially whale sightings. MSC Cruises is treating its first season in the region as a research opportunity, exploring how marine science can guide operations in high-density wildlife corridors.

MSC Cruises + Skift | 1 week ago

Canada Is Looking for a New Caribbean. Most Destinations Are Not Ready to Be Found

Canada's three winter sun standbys — the U.S., Cuba, and Mexico — are all in trouble at the same time. The Caribbean has never had a better opening. Most destinations are not ready to walk through it.

Oliver Martin and Emilie Ehrman | 7 minutes ago

Airlines

Delta Expands Travel Benefits on Amex Cards, Holds Fees Steady

Delta is not hiking fees on its credit cards even as its competitors continue to increase annual fees and roll out premium travel credit cards in an increasingly saturated market.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 hours ago