• Fri, May 30, 2025

by: Newsweek

US airlines start quietly charging more for solo travelers

Some of the biggest U.S. airlines have begun charging single passengers more than those who book as a pair, according to recent travel industry findings.

by: Forbes

Why Some Travelers Skip The Big Cities For Domestic Medical Tourism

Domestic medical tourism is gaining popularity, offering opportunities to receive similar care while exploring existing destinations.

by: GQ

The Best Travel Wallets Are the Secret to Stress-Free Journeys

An easy way to take relieve yourself of travel anxiety.

by: WSAZ

New project on the way for heavily traveled road

Upgrades are on the way to Coles Boulevard in Scioto County, Ohio.

by: WYFF

Greenville man accused of stealing $1.6M for wedding, luxury travel, and failed restaurant

A Greenville, South Carolina, man was arraigned at a federal court for allegedly using stolen funds to pay for a wedding, luxury travel, and a failed restaurant.

by: Fortune

'Anthony from Staten Island' said he developed a chat tool for Meta. His entire identity was fake.

A suspected North Korean IT worker tried to get a tech role at an identity verification firm.

by: BBC

Leisure centre could become 'community hub'

A review says the centre, which made a loss last year, is "a cornerstone of community life".

by: Fortune

There are 500,000 more people selling their homes in the U.S. than those looking to buy them

Still, the median home price jumped 1.6% YoY last month and is sitting at $431,931.

by: Forbes

Summer 2025 Travel Deals To Save Money and Explore

There are a few opportunities to book discounted travel packages and enjoy competitive rates for some of the world's best vacation destinations.

by: Forbes

Ways The Travel Industry Is Addressing Our Climate Crisis

The tour industry is scrambling to minimize the damage of over-tourism on our environment.

by: Fortune

American doctors are moving to Canada to escape the Trump administration

Canada has seen a surge of American doctors in the months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

by: Fortune

Court blocking Trump tariffs torpedoes his negotiating tactic, but it's 'hardly the end of this story'

"We haven't heard directly from President Trump on the matter yet, so it's unclear how the administration might respond going forward," one analyst notes.

by: Fortune

Costco takes a page from rival Sam's Club to speed up checkout in its warehouses with 'Scan & Pay'

Sam's Club launched an early version of its "Scan & Go" technology in 2013.
  • Sat, May 31, 2025

by: People

'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' Is 20! See Where the Stars of the Coming-of-Age Film Are Now

'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' premiered in 2005 and starred Blake Lively, America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn. Here's where the cast is today.

by: HuffPost

38 Travel Items That'll Come In Handy On Both Big And Small Vacations

Including space-saving, TSA-friendly toiletries and must-have tech.

by: CNBC

Why travel insurance is a must for seniors

CNBC Select dives into why travel insurance is especially beneficial for older travelers and highlights the top plans for seniors

by: GOBankingRates

Foreign ATM Fees and 8 Other Summer Travel Rip-Offs To Avoid

Summer travel season is arriving, and savvy travelers know which fees and extra charges to avoid. Learn what to look for and how not to pay extra on vacation.

by: SheKnows

New Mom Alexandra Daddario Calls Her Growing Son 'Clam Man' in These Rare & Adorable Travel Photos

Where has the time gone?!

by: Parade

Rick Steves' #1 Tip for Overcoming Language Barriers When Traveling

You'll get your point across this way.

by: WFTV

Saturday morning storms cause early headaches for Orlando travelers

Central Florida experienced delays and cancellations at Orlando International Airport and Sanford Airport on Saturday morning.

by: Flightglobal

Week 14 2025: Canadian leisure travel and Caribbean airline summit

First-quarter earnings will soon come into focus and carriers in the Northern Hemisphere will turn attention to the upcoming summer air travel season.

by: KY3

Verona travels back in time for Pioneer Days on Saturday

The festival is a chance for people to see what it might have been like to be a pioneer in early America.

by: Forbes

Tariffs And Inflation Affect Summer Travel Plans, New Survey Says

A new survey shows that nearly half of Americans say President Trump's tariffs are affecting their summer travel plans, while 63% say inflation is affecting their plans.

by: WJW

Local man fulfills dream, travels to space and back

by: BBC

Bakery tourism: 'There's no limit on how far we'll travel for pastries'

Jessica Morgan-Helliwell admits she would rather meet her mates for a pastry than a pint.

by: Fortune

Elon Musk's court fights to outlast his time at White House

"While he may have left Washington, the havoc he has created has not."

by: Forbes

Summer Travel On TV: To France!

As everyone embarks on their summer travels, I'm staying home and watching French TV shows, historical, political, spiritual and that show Paris in all its glory

by: Fortune

The 'revenge tax' buried deep in the budget bill could turn a trade war into a 'capital war,' analyst says

Section 899 of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" moving through Congress has raised growing alarms on Wall Street.

by: BBC

Bakery tourism: The pastry pilgrims who travel miles for croissants

Jessica Morgan-Helliwell admits she would rather meet her mates for a pastry than a pint.

by: GOBankingRates

9 Travel Items Retirees Should Always Pack on Vacation To Save Money

Want to stretch your travel budget? These 9 must-pack items help retirees save money, stay comfortable and avoid common vacation expenses.

by: BBC

LGBTQIA+ travel map launched at Gloucestershire railway stations

The illustrated travel map and an exhibition highlight local LGBTQIA+ stories for Pride month.

by: Fortune

US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies that China's army is 'rehearsing for the real deal'

"Ultimately a strong, resolute and capable network of allies and partners is our key strategic advantage," he said.

by: Fortune

OPEC+ agrees on third oil supply surge despite Russia's qualms

The hike matches increases scheduled for May and June, marking a radical reversal from defending prices to actively driving them lower.

by: Fortune

Tesla shares plunge below Lutnick's 'never this cheap' level

Tesla's stock extended losses Monday, dropping below a price at which Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicted they'd never fall to again.

by: Fortune

Author John Green has advice for Gen Z to 'shrink the empathy gap'

The novelist says nothing is more important than reading books.

by: Fortune

The reality of AI's promise to curb older adults' loneliness

Can an AI chatbot help older adults feel less lonely?

by: Fortune

Trump's tariffs are headed for a constitutional showdown at the Supreme Court that could reshape presidential power for decades

The Trump administration appealed a ruling by a federal trade court invalidating many of the president's recent tariffs.

by: Fortune

Global markets rejoice after Trump's sweeping tariff rollout gets blocked by a U.S. court

The U.S. Court of International Trade found the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the use of tariffs.
  • Sun, June 1, 2025

by: ThePrint

Unfortunate accused travel to this court for bail in cheating case: SC

New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) The Supreme Court has granted bail to a partially blind man arrested in a cheating case underlining his misfortune that he had to "travel up to this court for getting bail". A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said the accused was incarcerated for over seven months [ ]

by: Kiplinger

Jet Set on a Budget: Expert Advice for Summer Travel

These cost-saving strategies, supplied by a financial adviser, are essential for enjoying summer travel without financial stress or debt.

by: People

Every Time the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants "Cast Reunited and Proved the Sisterhood Was Real

America Ferrera, Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn have been like family since starring together two decades ago in the 2005 coming-of-age dramedy

by: theinventory

MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack, Now 56% Off

Save 56% on MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack at Amazon

by: BBC

Workington Leisure Centre solar panels 'to cut running costs'

The extra power from Workington Leisure Centre will be sold to the National Grid, the council says.

by: BBC

Fears leisure centre closure plan pits 'town against town'

Community groups using a Borders facility recommended for closure criticise the consultation process.

by: BBC

Borders leisure site consultation sets 'town against town'

Community groups using a Borders facility recommended for closure criticise the consultation process.

by: Fortune

Bessent says U.S. will never default as Congress faces deadline

Last month, Bessent told lawmakers the US was likely to exhaust its borrowing authority by August if the debt ceiling isn't raised or suspended by then.

by: Fortune

CarMax is the latest company to nix long-term growth targets on earnings call: 'Why put a target out there?'

The company points to the "potential impact of broader macro factors."

by: Fortune

'90 days of uncertainty': Macron presses Europe for swift response to Trump's tariff gambit

"We must show ourselves as strong: Europe must continue to work on all the necessary counter-measures," Macron said.

Costco takes a page from rival Sam's Club to speed up checkout in its warehouses with 'Scan & Pay'

Sam's Club launched an early version of its "Scan & Go" technology in 2013.
The article from Fortune, published on May 30, 2025, discusses Costco's introduction of a new Scan & Pay feature in its mobile app, following the successful implementation of a similar feature by Sam's Club. This new functionality allows Costco members to scan items as they shop and pay through their phones, streamlining the checkout process and reducing wait times. The feature is seen as a competitive response to Sam's Club, which reported increased customer satisfaction and sales after introducing its own Scan & Pay system. Costco's move is part of a broader trend among retailers to enhance the shopping experience through technology, aiming to improve efficiency and customer loyalty.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
https://fortune.com/2025/05/30/costco-scan-pay-phone-app-sams-club/