Holiday Flights 2026: KAYAK Maps the Best Booking Windows
KAYAK’s holiday report highlights when to book, cheaper Thanksgiving and Christmas departures, and destinations with falling airfare.
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World Aviation Festival 2026 Adds Airport–Airline Collaboration Track
World Aviation Festival’s new Lisbon track will examine digital identity, shared disruption recovery and closer cooperation between airports and airlines.
Disney Previews Lakeshore Lodge’s Lobby and Branch & Brush Lounge
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge opens July 1, 2027, with bookings starting October 6–8. New renderings reveal its lobby and Branch & Brush lounge.
Royal Caribbean to Bring SpongeBob Musical to Hero of the Seas
The SpongeBob Musical will debut aboard Hero of the Seas in August 2027, adding a new family show to Royal Caribbean cruises from Miami.
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Choice Hotels to Buy Harvest Hosts for $130 Million in Outdoor Travel Push
Choice Hotels is acquiring RV membership platform Harvest Hosts for about $130 million, extending its asset-light lodging strategy into outdoor and RV travel.
Nobu to Open First Puerto Rico Hotel in San Juan in 2028
Nobu will debut in Puerto Rico in 2028 with a 50-room hotel and restaurant in San Juan, adding another luxury hospitality project to the Caribbean capital.
EU Cabin Bag Rules Could Give Travelers a Free 7kg Carry-On From 2027
New EU air passenger rules could require standard fares to include a personal item and a cabin bag weighing up to 7kg, while also ending seat…
Flydubai Suspends Israel Flights After FZ 1073 Cockpit Incident
Flydubai has paused flights to and from Israel following the September 30 diversion of FZ 1073, with no restart date announced.
Puerto Vallarta to Double Cruise Berths With New Homeport Starting in 2027
Puerto Vallarta plans to double its cruise berths to six and add homeport operations, with construction starting in 2027 and first sailings possible in 2028 or…
United to Add Base Fares to First Class and Short-Haul Business
United will add Base fares to domestic first class and short-haul business, with paid seat selection, one checked bag and tighter flexibility.
Amtrak Airo Trains Debut on Cascades in the Pacific Northwest
Amtrak’s first Airo trains are running on four daily Cascades trips, adding upgraded seating, free Wi-Fi and easier boarding in the Pacific Northwest.
Lyft App Expands in Europe for North American Travelers
North American Lyft users can keep their existing app, account and payment methods as European access starts in Barcelona and Hamburg and expands through October.
Etihad Rail Launches Dubai Passenger Trains to Abu Dhabi and Fujairah
Dubai joins Etihad Rail’s passenger network with 64-minute trains to Abu Dhabi, services to Fujairah and starting fares from AED 29.