Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY

Cruise Lines International Association, the major trade organization for the cruise industry, has extended the suspension of U.S. cruises to Sept. 15.

When it sets sail Oct. 16, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady features a state-of-the-art air purification system and no buffet-style dining.

Carnival Corp. has announced its cruise lines will take a phased approach to returning ships to cruising: “We are going to be patient.”

Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have extended sailing suspensions through Sept. 30.

Disney Cruise Line and British luxury cruise line Cunard have joined a myriad of other lines canceling additional future sailings and pushing back their restart dates.

After a months-long saga, eight cruise ship passengers have finally set foot on dry land Tuesday when the Artania docked in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Cruise lines need to find new ways to make sure cruisers are and feel safe on board when cruising resumes. New technology could help.

United Airlines will cut 13 of its 67 senior executive positions as part of its plan to slash management and support staff by at least 30% in October.

Canada has banned cruises and ferries carrying more than 100 people with overnight capacity from operating in its waters.