Archives - September 2026

United will add Base fares to domestic first class and short-haul business, with paid seat selection, one checked bag and tighter flexibility.

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.

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.

Dubai joins Etihad Rail’s passenger network with 64-minute trains to Abu Dhabi, services to Fujairah and starting fares from AED 29.

Aurora and Leihōkū suites will anchor a premium overhaul that includes a new Premium Reserve cabin and expanded lounges in Seattle and Honolulu.

Flydubai says all passengers are safe after flight FZ1073 diverted to Tabuk, while conflicting reports leave the cause of the onboard incident unresolved.

Preferred’s Legend Collection adds 11 properties, from Venice and Bangkok to a future UAE resort. Here’s what travelers should check before booking.

Brightline’s operating railway remains outside the bankruptcy proceedings as parent companies restructure and stakeholders commit $490 million in new financing.

The 111-room Tamarind returns with new dining venues, CAMP Club and local experiences, completing Marriott’s two-year renovation of its Barbados Collection.

The 108-room Motto by Hilton Kyoto Shijo Karasuma will bring the lifestyle brand to Japan and help expand Hilton’s city portfolio to seven hotels.

Uber has removed branding from its safari vehicles amid local guide opposition, while reported booking failures raise questions about the service’s reliability.

VidantaWorld will open BON to resort guests on October 24, with five themed worlds and separately ticketed admission ahead of its April 2027 public debut.

Corinthia plans a 50-suite hotel and serviced residences on Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos, with construction expected to begin in 2027.

Delta will launch Boston-Venice and Detroit-Athens flights in 2027, alongside Austin-Paris service and an earlier start to selected European routes.

Chessington will add a 69-room Minecraft hotel in 2027 alongside its new themed land and Escape the Nether roller coaster. Bookings are not yet open.