Middle East crisis and travel

Geopolitical anxiety has eclipsed the economy as the top barrier to travel, according to data from a new Travel Weekly reader survey.

Global unrest is now clients' No. 1 concern, travel advisors sayGeopolitical anxiety has eclipsed the economy as the top barrier to travel, according to data from a new Travel Weekly reader...

Johanna Jainchill

Advisors bring stability to the mad scrambleIn a time of turmoil, this is what it took to get clients out of harm's way.

Travelers can get a $10 discount on checked bags by paying for them 24 hours early.

JetBlue raises bag fees amid soaring fuel pricesThe new fee is $59 for peak periods of travel, up from $50.

The MSC World Europa will move to the Caribbean next winter, while the MSC Seaview heads to South America.

MSC reassigns World Europa to the Caribbean due to Iran warThe MSC World Europa will sail the Caribbean instead of the Middle East next winter, an announcement made as the Iran war...

Trips to Egypt are canceled for the Globus family of brands through August.

Globus cancels Middle East tours through AugustTrips to Qatar, Jordan, Dubai and Egypt are canceled for Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways itineraries.

The Explora II will sail the Mediterranean instead of the Persian Gulf next winter.

Explora cancels next winter's Middle East sailingsThe Explora II had been scheduled to sail cruises calling in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt.

A United jet at O'Hare, where capacity limits may be instated this summer.

Anticipating surge in oil prices, United to cut short-term capacityThe airline plans to cut short-term capacity by about five percentage points, according to a letter to employees from CEO Scott...

Demand for Mediterranean cruises has dipped since the Iran war began. Pictured, the cruise port in Agios Nikolaos, Crete.

Cruising's March Wave: Iran shakes some Med demandAdvisors said demand for North America cruises -- Caribbean, Alaska, Canada/New England -- was still strong, and luxury lines...

U.S. airlines thrive despite higher jet fuel costs from Iran war

U.S. airlines thrive despite higher jet fuel costs from Iran warJet fuel prices in the U.S. rose 57% during the first 18 days of the Iran war. It's a hefty increase, but U.S. airlines say...

J.D. O’Hara (left) and Stephen McGillivray in conversation at the company’s Focus on Destinations held at its headquarters in New York City.

Internova: Iran war hasn't dampened consumer interest in travelMarketing vice president Brian Hegarty said that lead data from its Agent Profiler system dipped after the start of the...

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