Travel Demand Slowing

Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing

Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.

CNBC - 20h

Major US airlines warn demand is slowing

In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.

ABC News - 18h

Delta Says Economic Worries Are Hurting Travel Demand

The airline lowered its financial forecast for the first quarter as economic anxiety hurts demand for tickets.

The New York Times - 1d

Delta Air Lines slashes earnings outlook on weaker U.S. demand, sending shares lower

Delta Air Lines cut its first-quarter revenue and profit forecasts, citing weaker consumer and corporate travel demand.

CNBC - 1d

Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines

American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.

MarketWatch - 1d

Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook

Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.

CNBC - 1d

Pitt student missing after traveling to the Dominican Republic

A University of Pittsburgh student went missing after traveling abroad to the Dominican Republic.

CBS News - 2d

Helen Schreider, Intrepid World Traveler, Is Dead at 98

She and her husband were the first people to travel the length of the Americas in an amphibious vehicle. But he was recognized for their accomplishments long before she was.

The New York Times - 5d

Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who recently travelled abroad

A Maryland resident with recent international travel has confirmed to be infected with a case of measles. The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials announced Sunday that ...

The Hill - 2d

'Slow progress & slow play lead PGA Tour's agenda'

While negotiations aimed at reunifying men's golf grind to a halt, the PGA Tour is taking steps to speed up play, writes Iain Carter.

BBC News - 10h

'Parasite' director Bong Joon Ho's new film, 'Mickey 17,' off to a slow box office start

The sci-fi thriller is director Bong Joon Ho's first film since the Oscar-winning "Parasite" in 2019. But it has had a slow start at the box office.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

House members demand release of Palestinian activist arrested at Columbia

Fourteen members of Congress have signed a letter demanding the release of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by ICE last week.

ABC News - 17h

‘What the hell’s happening to your country?’ Traveling as an American under Trump 2.0 | Shanti Nelson

My American accent inspired pity, empathy and utter confusion. I feel the same: it’s as though we’ve entered hospice care. Traveling abroad for the first time since November, I saw pity in the eyes ...

The Guardian - 3d

Oil prices buoyed by weaker U.S. dollar, rise in gasoline demand

Oil futures rose Wednesday, finding support from a weaker U.S. dollar and data from the Energy Information Administration showing a notable weekly rise in gasoline demand and a nearly ...

MarketWatch - 1h

U.S. border patrol agent demanded women expose breasts to gain entry to country

A former border patrol agent pleaded guilty to two civil rights violations on Friday for demanding women expose their breasts to be admitted into the U.S., according to officials.

NBC News - 21h

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.

CNBC - 5h

Can an A.I. Travel Bot Plan Your Trip to NYC?

Artificial intelligence has made trip planning and research much easier and faster, but drill down and double-check everything before you go.

The New York Times - 5d

Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations

The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.

Inc. - 5d

Gene Hackman’s final days marked by isolation: ‘Slowing down and reclusive’

The actor was likely alone in his house for days, disoriented and too frail to seek help, after death of wife Betsy Arakawa. The actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump administration cancels disaster training for meteorologists amid staffing, travel cuts

The Trump administration has canceled a training that prepares meteorologists to forecast during disasters, The Hill has learned. The incident meteorologist training for the National Weather ...

The Hill - 20h

American travelers are booking fewer domestic flights in another warning sign for the economy

Americans’ spending worries and shortcomings are translating into turbulence for major airlines, and coming at a time where recession fears are growing.

MarketWatch - 2h

Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.

The New York Times - 2d

Democrats Demand Answers on DOGE’s Use of AI

Members of the House Oversight Committee sent dozens of requests to federal agencies on Wednesday about their use of AI software—and how Elon Musk could benefit.

Wired - 1h

U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid violence

The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the African country.

CBS News - 3d

Trump crackdown forces Latin America’s migrant flows into reverse

A Colombian town adapted its economy to Darién Gap travellers. Now only a few are travelling — and in the opposite direction

Financial Times - 23h

Around the world in 60 hours: Nigerian aims to set travel record with ‘low-mobility’ passport

Alma Asinobi wants to break Guinness world record for shortest time to visit seven continents. In 2019, Alma Asinobi, a Nigerian postgraduate architecture student, gave herself an ambitious goal ...

The Guardian - 4d

PGA Tour could name and shame slow-play offenders after player unrest

Players believe current rules are not fit for purpose Jay Monahan says Tour committed to making changes The PGA Tour may be unable to conclude a deal to unify professional golf but there is, ...

The Guardian - 23h

Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Top sleepers, breakouts, busts from model that called Rutschman's slow season

SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season 10,000 times and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakout and busts

CBS Sports - 5h

DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google’s Search Monopoly

In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.

The New York Times - 4d

Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation. As measles cases continue to grow in Texas and New Mexico, with a second death, an ...

The Guardian - 4d

Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence

Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against women

ABC News - 4d

International Women's Day protests demand equal rights, end to discrimination

International Women's Day is commemorated in different ways and to varying degrees in places around the world.

CBS News - 3d

US says Ukraine 'ready to move forward' on truce demand

Ukraine is under US pressure to accept a quick truce to end the war with Russia, with US-Ukrainian talks set to begin in Saudi Arabia.

BBC News - 2d

Activists demand an end to clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists

Activists gathered in central Damascus to condemn the killing of Syrian public security personnel and civilians in ongoing violence on the Syrian coast. Syrian forces have been clashing with ...

NBC News - 2d

Delta warns on profit as economic ‘uncertainty’ dents US demand

Shares tumble more than 12% after-hours as carrier cuts quarterly revenue and earnings outlook by half

Financial Times - 1d

Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns

U.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.

NBC News - 1d