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☆ This woman has been on 17 cruises in the past year. Here are her 9 tips for first-time, budget, and solo cruisers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

So far, she's been on 17 sailings — 11 with Norwegian Cruise Line and some back-to-back — since she left the US one year ago. If you're a first-time, budget, or solo cruiser, Thomas has nine suggestions for you, from sailing solo to finding the cheapest cruise. Thomas suggests travelers wanting to achieve loyalty status should test two or three companies before settling on a favorite. In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line introduced solo interior, ocean view, and balcony cabins on top of its existing "studios" designed for single travelers. Norwegian Cruise LineSome cruise companies charge solo travelers a "single supplement" fee to compensate for lost revenue on dual occupancy cabins.

Persons: Shirene Thomas, —, Thomas, Villa Vie's, she's, Brittany Chang, Taylor Rains, she'll, there's, Pieter De Boer, it's, Jason Liberty Organizations: Villa, Service, Cruise Lines International Association, Sea Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Cruise, Cruise Line, Firenze, Business, Facebook, Royal, upcharges, Royal Caribbean, Oasis Class, Seas Locations: Wilmington , North Carolina, Norwegian, CocoCay, —, New Orleans, Barcelona, Florida's Port Canaveral

☆ I cruised on Norweigian's 3,900-guest Breakaway ship. I loved the plentiful activities but thought seating could be improved.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family sailed on Norwegian Cruise Lines' Norwegian Breakaway across New England and Canada. Despite crowds that limited seating, the ship offered plenty of activities to enjoy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMy family recently returned from a seven-night sailing across New England and Canada on Norwegian Cruise Lines' giant Norwegian Breakaway ship. The about roughly 4,000-guest vessel is part of the "Breakaway" class with its sister ship, Norwegian Getaway.

Persons: — Organizations: Cruise Lines, Service, Norwegian Cruise Lines Locations: Norwegian, New England, Canada

☆ Influencer couple denies leaving kids alone on cruise
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —For most people, dinner on a cruise ship is a time to relax. The couple thanked their family for helping to watch the children during the cruise, and also thanked the public. Cruise ship childcareMany cruise lines offer childcare options. “It is generally not safe for a child under eight to be left alone at home, and a cruise ship cabin is no different,” he said. There are just too many unexpected things that could happen when children are left alone in a cruise cabin or hotel room.”

Persons: Abby, Matt Howard, Abby Howard, ”, muchhhh, Howard, Abby’s, “, “ We’re, It’s, Matt Thiemann, Thiemann Organizations: CNN, ” CNN, Howards, Royal Caribbean’s, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, tots, Holland America Locations: Arizona, Holland

☆ I took my 8-month-old on a cruise. I was surprised at how baby-friendly it was, and I'm ready to go on one again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Marissa Willman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Although I'd been a longtime cruise naysayer, I decided to take a chance last month and solo travel with my then 8-month-old daughter on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Cruise ships offer flexibility to adapt to a baby's mood easilyOn a cruise ship, there are dozens of options for dining, entertainment, and activities right outside your door, making it an incredibly flexible vacation option. This flexibility was especially handy for a mom traveling solo. After we settled into our cabin, the traveling came to us — and as a solo mom, I can't imagine an easier way to travel with an infant.

Persons: —, I'd, cuddles Organizations: Service, Business, Royal Locations: Royal Caribbean, Bahamas

☆ An around-the-world cruise that's stuck at port is kicking off passengers who complain
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Unfortunately, she was kicked out before she could fulfill her world cruise aspirations. "They didn't just complain, they outright threatened with media unless they get what they want," Mikael Petterson, the founder and CEO of Villa Vie, told BI in an email. "That's how much I had wanted a world cruise." But she was kicked off before Villa Vie Odyssey could set sailOther buyers have begun moving onto the residential cruise ship. So far, Villa Vie has repaid her almost $8,000, with another about $7,400 still pending — still a few thousand short of her $18,600.

Persons: —, Jenny Phenix, — Phenix, Bonny Kelter, Mikael Petterson, Vie, Kelter, Villa Vie, Bonny, Petterson, Phenix, Villa, she's, aren't, Fred Olsen Cruise, Fred Olsen's, Angela, Stephen Theriac, Kathy Villalba, Stephen Theriac Petterson, hasn't Organizations: Service, Business, Residences, Sea Cruises, Villa Vie, Villa, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise, Security Locations: Europe, Asia, Australia, South, North America, Africa, Palm Beach , Florida, Braemar, Norwegian, Florida

☆ The viral nine-month cruise is ending. Here’s what it was really like on board
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

Preparing for the endJoe and Audrey Martucci say they are grateful for the nine-month cruise experience, but at times they found the schedule tiring. A trip of a lifetimeGen Z traveler Little Rat Brain says Antarctica, pictured here, was her world cruise highlight. Little Rat Brain, passenger on board the nine-month cruiseThe TikTok-famous passengers are now considering how to pivot their online presences. “I don’t think anything’s ever going to have the virality of the nine-month cruise,” Fletcher says. “I’m not really sure if it will ever occur again,” agrees Little Rat Brain.

Persons: Royal, –, Angie Linderman, Linderman, Ale Kenney, Shannon Marie Lake, Anthony McWilliams –, Joe, Audrey Martucci, Joe Martucci, Bobbi Waterman, Tam, Julian Mendoza, Daniele Salvatore Arbisi, “, they’re, ”, Beth Anne Fletcher, ’ Fletcher wasn’t, you’re, ” Fletcher, Joe Martucci didn’t, TikTok, ” Oosthuizen, … ” LRB, itineraries, LRB, there’s, someone’s, Anthony McWilliams, Amike, Oosthuizen, Drake, ’ ”, McWilliams, y’all, Anthony Antoine McWilliams Fletcher, Fletcher, “ Beth Anne’s, Audrey, Shannon Lake, ” McWilliams, “ We’re, it’s, “ Truman, Brandee, aunties, It’s, ’, can’t, “ I’m, influencer Marc Sebastian, Sebastian, they’ve, ” LRB, ” Linderman, haven’t, There’s, Princess Cruises –, she’s, “ Everything’s Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Royal, NASA, Seas, New York City, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Vie Locations: Royal Caribbean, Miami, Shannon, American, British, South Africa, Halifax, Canada, Southampton, “, California, China, New York, LA, Antarctica, India, Portofino, Italy, Iguazu, ”, Caribbean, Belfast , Northern Ireland

☆ A residential around-the-world cruise is delayed again — and waiting buyers won't get free hotels anymore
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewVilla Vie Residences' highly anticipated residential around-the-world cruise has been delayed yet again from its original May target date, it told waiting customers on Monday. Villa Vie acquired Odyssey, formerly the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' Braemar vessel, in December. Villa Vie Odyssey is currently docked in Belfast, Ireland. Angela and Stephen TheriacSince May, more than 100 Villa Vie buyers have stayed in the UK in anticipation of the ship's departure. Since the initial delay, Petterson told BI that Villa Vie had paid almost $2 million for its buyers' hotels.

Persons: —, Fred Olsen Cruise, Villa Vie, Lanette Canen Mikael Petterson, Vie, Petterson, Villa, Angela, Stephen Theriac, they've Organizations: Service, Residences, Business, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Vie, YouTube Locations: Belfast , Northern Ireland, Braemar, Belfast, Ireland

☆ How to pick the best cruises to see the northern lights, eclipses, and galaxies, according to an astrophysicist
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

He's seen some spectacular sights on cruises, including the northern lights and other galaxies. Here are Oluseyi's tips for the best stargazing on cruise lines, including seeing eclipses, galaxies, the northern lights, and meteor showers on your next cruise. "The most amazing one was a trip to Norway on a cruise called Chasing the Northern Lights," he said. The northern lights are visible most often in northern latitudes including Canada, Alaska, and northern Scandinavia. The fall and spring equinoxes are the best time for viewing the northern lights, NOAA notes.

Persons: —, Hakeem M, Oluseyi, Paul Grigsby, Holland, I'm, GOH CHAI HIN, Grigsby, Igor Chekalin, readjust Organizations: Service, Princess Cruises, Discovery, Business, Viking Cruises, NASA, Holland, Southern, Northern, Hemisphere, BBC Locations: stargaze, Norway, Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, Islands, Chile, Greenland, Seattle, London, Iceland, Spain, Russia, Portugal, Holland America, Southern Hemisphere, Royal Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, South America

☆ We sailed in an interior cabin on Carnival and an ocean-view room on Royal Caribbean. We'd only book one again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Monica Humphries | Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Joey's Royal Caribbean cabin cost about $700 more than the Carnival cruise. Inside the Royal Caribbean (L) and Carnival (R) rooms. Meanwhile, Monica sailed in the Carnival Vista's cheapest room option: an entry-level interior stateroom. An interior room on a typical Royal Caribbean ship could be between $25 and $40 cheaper per day than an ocean view room, according to Royal Caribbean Blog. As a result, Joey's cruise cost double what it would have been per person had she been traveling with a buddy.

Persons: Joey Hadden, Monica Humphries, Monica, Joey, Monica's stateroom Organizations: Joey's, Royal, Royal Caribbean Locations: Joey's Royal, Caribbean, Royal Caribbean

☆ They were due to leave for their dream cruise in May. Three months on they’re still stuck at the departure port
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-07 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —It was the years-long cruise that was supposed to set sail, but saw its departure postponed… postponed… and postponed again. However, there’s one crucial difference between Life at Sea and Villa Vie Residences, the company attempting the 3.5-year cruise: Villa Vie has a ship. This meant the certifications had expired – and instead of simply renewing them, Villa Vie was obliged to start from scratch. Olsen cruise ship. ‘Not what we were expecting’Angela and Steve Theriac have been traveling around Europe while waiting to set sail.

Persons: …, “, ”, Lanette Canen, Johan Bodin, Bodin, “ We’re, we’ve, “ It’s, We’ve, Peter Morrison, Villa, Mike Petterson, Petterson, –, Fred, Olsen, Villa Vie, “ Fred, DNV, Samantha Stimpson, ‘ We’ve, ’, Maureen O'Hare, Fran Paroissien, she’s, Paroissien, I’ve, we’d, he’d, ” Micky Murray, “ They’re, I’m, Bonny Kelter, ” Kelter, “ We’ll, ’ Angela, Steve Theriac, Angela, it’s, “ We’ve, that’s, We’re, They’ve Organizations: CNN, Sea Cruises, Residences, Olsen Cruises, Hawaii –, Canen, Edinburgh, Sweden –, Villa Vie, Survey, Braemar, Olsen Cruise Lines, Villa, Vie, ‘, Midlife, Liverpool Locations: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Braemar, Fred, Hawaii, Stirling, Scotland, Glasgow, Europe, Sweden, –, Melbourne, Australia, Canary, Seychelles, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Spain, Denmark, Dublin, Nicaragua

☆ This couple went on one cruise together. Now, they're moving onto a never-ending residential cruise ship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementThat is, until this spring, when Canen and Bodin, both 54, uprooted their lives in Maui, Hawaii, to move onto a new residential cruise ship called Villa Vie Odyssey. AdvertisementThe couple sold their business in MauiBodin told BI that before Villa Vie, the couple had never really considered leaving Maui. "We went pretty much every day for two weeks and spent all day there until they kicked us off," Canen told BI. AdvertisementBefore committing to Odyssey, Canen and Bodin looked into Storylines, which plans to construct its own residential cruise ship, MV Narrative. AdvertisementAre you sailing on a residential cruise ship like Villa Vie or have a tip?

Persons: —, Lanette Canen, Johan Bodin, Canen, Bodin —, we'd, Bodin, Mikael Petterson, Fred Olsen Cruise, Lanette, Villa Vie's, Villa, Maui Bodin, they've, Petterson, Villa Vie, We're, Angela, Stephen Theriac Canen, they'd, Kendra Holmes, they're Organizations: Service, Business, Villa, Residences, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, South Pacific, YouTube, Sea Cruises, Cruises, Victoria Cruises Locations: Maui, Hawaii, Europe, Asia, Australia, South, North America, Africa, Belfast, Ireland, Braemar, Maui —, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Sweden, Canary, Norwegian, Villa Vie, Canen, Petterson

☆ I've sailed on 50 cruises. Here are 4 I'd book again as someone without kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've been on over 50 cruises with eight different lines and almost always travel without kids. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI've been cruising for over a decade and in that time, I've sailed on more than 50 ocean ships across eight different cruise lines. Since I don't have kids and rarely travel with children, I've learned that some cruise lines cater to adults better than others.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service

☆ From villains to Indiana Jones: Everything we learned at Disney’s parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Disney's classic baddies are getting their own theme park land at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. This area will differ from the one at Disney California Adventure, D'Amaro told the audience, and will take place in the wilderness. As part of the Tropical America's land Disney is creating Pueblo Esperanza, which means village of hope. DisneylandThe world of "Avatar" will make its way to Disney's California Adventure, D'Amaro shared Saturday. The Walt Disney World Resort version of the ride opened in June.

Persons: Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, Gary Hershorn, Disney, Josh D'Amaro, Parks, Rita Ora, D'Amaro, Shaboozey, Billy Crystal, Mike Wazowski, Crystal, Indiana Jones, Huy Quan, Josh, Quan, Madrigal, Antonio, Ash, Ali Rubinstein, Walt Disney Imagineering, Miguel, Deadpool, King Thanos, King, Scott Trowbridge Organizations: Magic, Walt Disney World, Corbis, Big, Honda Center, Disney, Walt Disney, Disney California, Hollywood Studios, Inc, Pirates, Defense, Stark, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering, Marvel . Disney Cruises, Disney Cruise Locations: Orlando , Florida, Anaheim , California, California, Florida, Indiana, Orlando, Pueblo Esperanza, New York City, Disneyland Paris, Pride, Shanghai, Hong, Tokyo

☆ ‘Cruisezilla’ passenger ships have doubled in size since 2000, environmental group warns
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Cruise ships have doubled in size over the past two decades, a precedent that could lead to even bigger vessels plying our oceans in the future and bringing potential problems, a new report has warned. The largest passenger vessels today are twice as large as they were in 2000, says a study conducted by European clean energy lobby group Transport and Environment (T&E), which warns of the environmental impact of the “rapidly” growing global cruise industry. On its launch in 1999, Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas, which has a gross tonnage (GT) of 137,276, was the biggest cruise ship in the world. Global emissionsIt notes that CO2 emissions from cruise ships in Europe were almost 20% higher in 2022 than in 2019. Cruise ships and other maritime vessels are thought to be responsible for nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions each year, according to the International Maritime Organization.

Persons: CNN —, cruisezillas, Inesa, Bruce Weaver, “, ” CLIA Organizations: CNN, CNN — Cruise, Getty, Cruise Lines International Association, EU, Royal, Cruise, International Maritime Organization, Royal Caribbean Group Locations: AFP, Europe

☆ In a reversal, Disney's media assets are starting to generate more excitement than its parks
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Here's a surprise: Disney 's media business isn't weighing down the company anymore. Disney's combined streaming businesses — Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ — turned a quarterly profit for the first time ever, making $47 million. Meanwhile, Disney saw a "moderation of consumer demand towards the end of [fiscal] Q3 that exceeded our previous expectations" for its theme parks division. The company said last year it plans to invest $60 billion in its theme parks and cruise lines in the next decade. Disney shares dropped Wednesday, likely because investors were focused on the parks.

Persons: Here's, —, Disney, Bob Iger, Iger, Captain America, we're, Hugh Johnson Organizations: Hulu, ESPN, Disney, Netflix

☆ ‘Worst season ever’: How things got ugly on Santorini, Greece’s ‘Instagram island’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

It’s even earned the nickname “Instagram Island” because of its perfectly saturated “no filter” splendor. When evening comes, however, the crowds melt away, and some complain the island goes from Times Square to ghost town. Visitor cap coming in 2025Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos has proposed a cap on cruise ship passengers, down to 8,000 a day. Cruise ship passengers are valued and much needed, as are those longer-stay visitors coming by boat or plane, but he says the feeling among locals is that something has to give. Currently, nearly two-thirds of cruise tourism in Greece takes place in Piraeus, Santorini and Mykonos, CLIA said.

Persons: CNN —, it’s, It’s, Nikos Zorzos, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, megaphones, Xavier Duvot, Hans Lucas, ” Gianluca Chimenti, “, ”, Christos Stylianides, Maria Deligianni, CLIA, Katie Haslam, Rob, we’d, ” Love Organizations: CNN, Fira, Bloomberg, Getty, CNN Travel, Cruise Lines International Association, “ Locations: Oia, Europe, Spain, Netherlands, Venice, AFP, Santorini, Greece, Mykonos, Piraeus, Rochdale, England

☆ I've gone on cruises for as little as $60 a day. Here are my 6 secrets to finding last-minute travel deals.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Peggy Cleveland | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Holland America Line has its standby program, where travelers can sign up for last-minute cruises for as little as $99 a day. AdvertisementDoing so helps me get great deals — I've gone on new ships for cheap and cruises that cost as little as $60 a day. Here are my secrets to finding great last-minute prices on cruises. Sign up for a cruise line's loyalty programThe more you sail, the more perks you get. I've seen a lot of people share great deals they've found and tips for scoring discounts.

Persons: —, — I've, I've, Peggy Cleveland Last, Peggy Cleveland, they've, Alaska didn't Organizations: Service, Holland America, Business, Disney, Alaska itineraries, Facebook, Costco, AARP Locations: Port, Seattle, Alaska, East Coast, Port Canaveral, Florida, Holland America, Holland

☆ A Scavenger Hunt on the High Seas, With Rubber Ducks as the Reward
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Sara Ruberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

They’re part of a whimsical trend among people who frequently vacation on the seas. The cruising duck enthusiasts, who at times refer to themselves as “quackers,” have been packing rubber ducks onto ships by the dozens, sometimes hundreds, to hide and leave for other passengers to find. The fad is believed to have begun in 2018, when a 10-year-old girl hid toy ducks for fellow cruisers to find during a family vacation. Her parents created what is considered the original “Cruising Ducks” Facebook page, which has ballooned into a large online community. The Facebook page has attracted nearly 275,000 quackers and has close to 100 posts a day about hiding, finding, decorating and just loving the ducks.

☆ Cruises are more expensive than ever. But a deal isn't impossible — if you have restraint
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Cruise lines were just beginning to reactivate their fleets after a tumultuous pause in operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic (remember that?). For the most part, if you want to pay that little but don't want to hunt for a deal, you're better off sticking with Carnival Cruise Line. Your budget vacation might not be so budget-friendly once onboardMass-market cruise lines have increasingly added pricey pay-to-play amenities to their new ships. The 22-year-old vessel is scheduled for many of the cruise line's cheapest-per-day itineraries this year. Carnival Cruise LineAnd while its mini-golf course, shows, and waterslide are free, you'll have to pay extra for the arcade games or to participate in the "Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea" or "Deal or No Deal" programs.

Persons: —, Brittany Chang, let's, Tynan Smith, Tyanan Smith, Cruise, Carnival's, Josh Weinstein Organizations: Service, Carnival Corp, Royal Caribbean Group, Business, Cruise, Royal, Holland America, WiFi Locations: Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Firenze

☆ The latest three-year cruise is running two months late
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Now, another company aiming to be the first to produce a round-the-world residential cruise at a reasonable price has delayed departure by two months. Villa Vie Residences was due to depart from Belfast on May 30. But after a couple of unexpected hiccups, the ship – the Villa Vie Odyssey – is still in the Northern Irish city. Villa Vie had bought the ship from Fred. Meanwhile, two people who were part of the Life at Sea management when the cruise was canceled have announced their own rival outlet.

Persons: Mikael Petterson, “, ” Petterson, Petterson, Villa Vie, Fred, Olsen, I’d, ”, we’ll, Kendra Holmes, –, Holmes Organizations: CNN, Passengers, CNN Travel, Villa, Olsen Cruise Lines, Miray Cruises Locations: Belfast, Northern Irish, Braemar

☆ I've sailed with every Royal Caribbean cruise line — here's how to pick the best one for you
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Royal Caribbean Group oversees Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. Here's how the cruise lines compare and how to pick the best one for your needs. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The cruise line's parent company, Royal Caribbean Group, oversees three businesses that all target different cruising segments: families (Royal Caribbean International), premium (Celebrity Cruises), and ultra-luxury (Silversea).

Persons: —, You've Organizations: Royal Caribbean Group, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Service, Business

☆ Stock futures rise after S&P 500, Nasdaq post worst day since 2022: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 24, 2024 in New York City. Stock futures rose Wednesday night after a sharp tech-driven sell-off dragged the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 to their worst session since 2022. S&P 500 futures rose 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.3%. In after-hours trading, Ford Motor shares tumbled about 10% after the company's second-quarter earnings came in much lower than analysts had expected. More than 25% of companies in the S&P 500 have reported their second-quarter earnings, according to FactSet data.

Persons: Chipotle, ServiceNow, Yung, Yu Ma, Ma Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Ford Motor, IBM, Nvidia, Microsoft, BMO Wealth Management, American Airlines, Northrop Grumman, Honeywell, Hasbro Locations: New York City, Stock

While the Avios you'll earn from the Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card card will get credited to your Aer Lingus account, you won't be restricted to redeeming only on Aer Lingus flights. Together with the British Airways Visa Signature® Card and Iberia Visa Signature® Card, the Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card is one of three Avios-earning airline credit cards from Chase. Aer Lingus Credit Card RewardsAer Lingus Credit Card bonusThe welcome bonus offer on the Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card is 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. Aer Lingus Credit Card Signature Benefits and FeaturesThe Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card comes with perks you can use when you fly Aer Lingus, as well as other travel and shopping benefits. Methodology: How we reviewed the Aer Lingus Visa Signature CardBusiness Insider's credit card experts reviewed the Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card relative to competing airline and travel credit cards that charge a similar annual fee.

Persons: It's, You'll, that's, you've, you'll, Avios, cardmembers, Chase Organizations: Aer Lingus, British Airways, Aer, FDIC, Oneworld, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Chase, British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, British Airways Executive, U.S, US, Passengers, Chase TravelSM, Capital, DoorDash, Venture, Business Locations: Iberia, Aer Lingus, Ireland, aa.com, Caribbean, Miami, Columbia, Aer, Dublin, U.S, Chevron

The Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card is a good travel credit card for beginners or those who prefer simplicity in earning and redeeming rewards. Bottom LineIf you're in search of a no-annual-fee travel credit card that offers a straightforward points program, the Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card is worth considering. Bank of America Preferred Rewards Tiers Preferred Rewards Gold: 25% more rewards on eligible Bank of America rewards credit card spending (earn 1.875 points per dollar)25% more rewards on eligible Bank of America rewards credit card spending (earn 1.875 points per dollar) Preferred Rewards Platinum: 50% more rewards on eligible Bank of America rewards credit card spending (earn 2.25 points per dollar)50% more rewards on eligible Bank of America rewards credit card spending (earn 2.25 points per dollar) Preferred Rewards Platinum Honors: 75% more rewards on eligible Bank of America rewards credit card spending (earn 2.625 points per dollar)One other way to boost your returns from the Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card is by purchasing travel through the Bank of America travel center. No foreign transaction feesGood travel credit cards don't charge foreign transaction fees, and the Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card is no exception. The Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card is worth it if you're looking for a simple way to earn and use credit card rewards for travel without paying an annual fee.

Persons: It's, cardholders, you'll, Merrill, Miles you've, there's Organizations: Business, Bank of America, of America, Merrill, Bank, America, Airlines, Bank of, Google, Samsung, Wells, Cell, Mastercard, Chevron

☆ Cramer says consumers are more frugal, turning from companies without value prices
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday discussed consumer behavior, saying many are fed up with high prices of certain companies' products and services, such as those in the airline or retail business. They are pushing back on high prices, they are demanding bargains," he said. To Cramer, the travel and leisure bull market might be over, noting that many airlines have recently reported disappointing quarters. Cramer suggested that consumers maybe "aren't flocking to cruises as much as they're fleeing from higher hotel prices." And she's exacting, not revenge travel, but revenge against all who've kept prices high."'

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, inflation's, Cramer, Louis Vuitton Organizations: Fed, Costco, Walmart

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