Fuel Shortages, New Cruise Departures and How to Choose the Right Travel Advisor

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of fuel shortages on airline travel, new cruise options from Philadelphia, and tips for selecting a qualified travel advisor.

Travel is never static—and this week proves it. In this episode of Checked Bags and Big Tags , hosts Ilisa Oman and Sean Mouttet break down the latest travel news impacting your next trip, including airline disruptions caused by global fuel shortages, exciting new cruise departures from Philadelphia, and how to confidently choose a qualified travel advisor who will protect your vacation investment. If you're planning travel in 2026 (or beyond), this is the insider insight you need to stay ahead of changes and travel smarter. In This Episode, We Cover: Airline Disruptions & Fuel Shortages Flights are being delayed, rerouted, and even canceled due to fuel supply issues tied to overseas events. Learn how this could affect your upcoming travel—and what you can do now to protect your plans. Norwegian Cruise Line Launches Cruises from Philadelphia Big news for East Coast travelers! Norwegian Cruise Line is now sailing from Philadelphia to Bermuda, the Caribbean, and New England/Canada—making cruising more accessible than ever (especially for those who prefer to skip flying). How to Choose a Qualified Travel Advisor Not all travel advisors are created equal. We break down what…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ilisa Oman, Sean Mouttet

Topics covered

• travel news
• fuel shortages
• cruise departures
• travel advisors

Keywords

• airline disruptions
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• travel planning
• 2026 travel

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Norwegian Cruise Line

Books & works: Checked Bags and Big Tags

Places: Philadelphia, East Coast, Bermuda, Caribbean, New England/Canada, Cuba

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