Peter Greenberg

How Airlines Are Making Complimentary Upgrades an Impossible Dream

This week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide is from the Bellagio during Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas. Peter reports on the devastating and fatal, raging flood waters that killed so many in Nepal, and on the passing of Dolly Parton, with whom he did a television special.Plus, an update on all the new international flight routes announced this week by Delta, American, and especially United. Then, Matthew Upchurch, CEO and Chairman of Virtuoso, on the growth of premium travel, he explains why luxury travel bookings are up 20 percent year-over-year even with a challenged economy, a war in Iran, and high fuel prices. One takeaway, when it comes to travel, is that seasons have seemed to disappear. Gilad Berenstein, Founder of Brook Bay Capital, breaks down the promise and peril of AI in travel, from personalized planning to the growing threat of AI-generated disinformation. Jack Ezon, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Embark Beyond, shares his “AI + EI” philosophy and how travel advisors, more than ever, need to verify what’s really happening on the ground amid a flood of fake destination content. Mark Czerniak, General Manager of the Bellagio, reflects on 28 years of reinventing Las Vegas as a sports, food, and entertainment capital. Nicola Butler, Managing Director and Owner of NoteWorthy, reports on London’s hotel boom and the shift toward last-minute, “last supper” style family travel. And we’re just getting started. There’s all this and more on this week’s Peter Greenberg Worldwide.

Friends don’t let friends buy Basic Economy tickets. The only people who should be flying Basic Economy are either in the Witness Protection Program or fugitives from justice. Airlines have made Basic Economy even more draconian. Beyond the usual restrictions — no seat selection, no frequent flyer miles, and no carry-on allowance — getting a...

It’s been a long, hot, delayed summer for air travel, and the official numbers are in. Which airlines had the most flight cancellations? JetBlue and American. Which airlines had the most delayed flights? Southwest, with a dismal on-time arrival rate, yet it managed to cancel very few flights—just about one percent. Which airlines had the...

It’s been a long, hot, delayed summer for air travel, and the official numbers are in. Which airlines had the most flight cancellations? JetBlue and Americ

Thinking of taking a river cruise in Europe? Don’t just look at the calendar or the weather report — ask about the water levels on that specific river. This summer, water levels dropped precipitously on major waterways like the Rhine and the Danube. As a result, there hasn’t been enough water depth for ships to...

Congratulations to this week’s photo of the week winner, Nermin Cekovic! Nermin writes, “Took this photo on my trip to Montenegro. Sitting at a restaurant right on the coast of the Adriatic Sea watching the sunset.” For a chance at being next week’s photo of the week winner, email your travel photo and story to:...

This week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide is a special edition: as we commemorate and remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a day that for many of us changed our lives forever. I talk with airline pilots, flight attendants, TSA leaders, and others who were there, including the mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, where 6,595 passengers were suddenly diverted on 9/11, a date which became a critical before-and-after reference point for the world to remember, and the lessons both learned...and applied. As we explore September 11th's lasting impact on travel and security. There's all this and more on this edition of Peter Greenberg Worldwide.

This week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide is from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the iconic Las Vegas hotel celebrates its 60th birthday. Peter will have all the travel updates, including remembering and honoring those we lost in 9/11. And the latest on the investigation of the crash of the 767 Amazon cargo...

This week, Peter answered your questions from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter answers your questions on accessibility in Europe, travel to Hawaii, and more Each week during our Peter Greenberg Worldwide, Peter answers your travel questions. You can ask Peter your own travel questions by emailing him at peter@petergreenberg or tweeting him your questions @petersgreenberg (include #AskPeter).