Recap: the Largest Traveling Stories and Deals of The Week

Following is our overview of the latest travel news and best traveler promotions reviewed during the past week.

When it was a great deal — or a particularly poor deal — by an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you plan your travel, and may read about it .

FCC Set to Ban Inflight Calls for Great

The FCC is currently considering an arrangement that would effectively prohibit inflight telephone calling U.S. airlines. Finally!

Is Tipping Coming to Uber?

Love the Characteristic of Uber? While you can appreciate it; it is going to evaporate, initially in New York and then anyplace else.

Will the Government Make Air Travel Great Again?

Scores of Washington lawmakers have predicted for its mishandling of a passenger that was bumped out United. Will the scrutiny lead to meaningful improvements?

Spirit Is 3rd Airline to Ditch Cuba Flights

Starting on June 1, Spirit will become the airline to pull out of the Cuba market entirely, linking Silver Airways and Frontier.

As ‘Greatest Airline’ Surveys Emerge, Is There a Consensus Winner?

Is there one carrier that may claim, indisputably, the title of “Best U.S. Airline”? A look at five polls suggests there may be a consensus winner.

Utilize Your AAdvantage Credit Card to Book Discounted Award Taxes

You can book chosen American award flights to get miles in case you have an AAdvantage credit card issued by Citibank or Barclays.

Book Award Stays at 100 InterContinental Hotels for Just 5,000 Factors a Nighttime

Beginning on April 24, IHG Rewards members can book award winning nights in 100 participating resorts, for stays between April 24 and July 31 for 5,000 points.

Free Plane Tickets, Anyone? JetBlue Is Giving Away 1,000 of Them

JetBlue is currently giving away vouchers. Here is the way to get yours.

Here’s How You Could Win a 4-Night Trip to Oslo, Norway

Enter this sweepstakes for an opportunity to win a four-night trip for 2 including roundtrip air and hotel lodging, to Oslo, Norway.

Someone has to win this trip? Might as well be you.