George Lucas’ 300,000-Square-Foot Museum Opens in Los Angeles on September 22
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open in Los Angeles on September 22, bringing more than 30 galleries, Star Wars archives and a new 13-acre park to Exposition Park.
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Delta and United Resume Israel Flights Ahead of High Holy Days
Delta and United are resuming nonstop service to Tel Aviv after months of suspension, restoring direct U.S. competition on the Israel market ahead of the High Holy Days.
Jakarta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Nearly 3,000 Flights
Jakarta’s main airport and four others have reopened after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted nearly 3,000 flights and affected more than 340,000 travelers.
Delta Will Launch Its First-Ever Los Angeles-Manila Nonstop in 2027
Delta Air Lines will launch its first nonstop service between Los Angeles and Manila in March 2027, becoming the only U.S. carrier operating the route.
Europe Ends EES Grace Period as Airports Brace for Longer Border Queues
Europe’s temporary flexibility period for the Entry/Exit System has ended, raising fresh concerns about longer passport-control queues for non-EU travelers at major airports.
Oman Ratifies $2.5 Billion UAE Rail Link as Hafeet Rail Advances
By Thomas Grant
Oman has formally ratified its railway agreement with the UAE as construction advances on the $2.5 billion Hafeet Rail link connecting Sohar with the Emirati rail network.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Reveals Three Harry Potter Lands for 2029
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will add three Harry Potter-themed lands spanning about 63,000 square meters, with construction targeted for completion in 2029.
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airports and Strands Thousands of Travelers
Volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau has forced airport closures around Jakarta, disrupted thousands of flights and stranded hundreds of thousands of passengers.
Frecciarossa Begins Germany and Austria Tests Ahead of Munich Routes
By Thomas Grant
Trenitalia has started testing Frecciarossa trains in Germany and Austria ahead of planned direct services linking Milan and Rome with Munich in summer 2027.
Universal Orlando Launches New 3-Day Ticket Deal Including Epic Universe
Universal Orlando Resort has launched a limited-time three-day ticket offer covering Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and the new Epic Universe.
Amadeus Brings Travel Technology Into Anthropic’s Claude AI Tools
Amadeus is working with Anthropic to bring travel content and selected applications into Claude, giving developers and travel professionals new ways to work with travel technology through natural language.
Rome Declares Colosseum Security Red Zone Through Christmas After Rise in Crime
Rome has placed the Colosseum and surrounding historic areas under enhanced security through December 24, giving police greater powers following a rise in crime and public disorder.