Qantas and Jetstar Propose Three New Indonesia Routes
Qantas and Jetstar want to add daily Perth–Jakarta, Western Sydney–Bali and Brisbane–Bali flights, alongside a staged expansion of Melbourne–Jakarta services.
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Alaska and Hawaiian Unveil Lie-Flat Suites, Premium Economy and New Lounges
Aurora and Leihōkū suites will anchor a premium overhaul that includes a new Premium Reserve cabin and expanded lounges in Seattle and Honolulu.
Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv Diverts to Saudi Arabia; Passengers Reported Safe
Flydubai says all passengers are safe after flight FZ1073 diverted to Tabuk, while conflicting reports leave the cause of the onboard incident unresolved.
Delta Adds Boston-Venice and Detroit-Athens Flights for 2027
Delta will launch Boston-Venice and Detroit-Athens flights in 2027, alongside Austin-Paris service and an earlier start to selected European routes.
Emirates Plans Airport Robots to Check In Passengers and Handle Bags in 2027
Emirates is developing robots that can recognize passengers, weigh and tag suitcases, and transport luggage, with a formal launch expected in early 2027.
Delta Plans NDC Launch by Year-End, With Existing Booking Channels Staying Open
Delta plans to introduce NDC booking through major distribution systems by the end of 2026, with core servicing tools and quarterly upgrades to follow.
Expedia Plans Hotel Bookings Inside Meta’s Muse AI Assistant
U.S. travelers will be able to search and book hotels through Meta’s Muse, with Expedia remaining the merchant of record. A launch date has not been announced.
Accor Launches ALL Concierge AI Assistant for Hotel Search and Guest Support
Accor is rolling out ALL Concierge across its website, app and messaging channels, with more booking, loyalty and voice features planned.
Qantas Plans Nonstop Sydney-New York Flights From Mid-2028
Qantas will add Sydney-New York to Project Sunrise in mid-2028, with ticket sales planned for August 2027 and a flight time of around 18 hours from Sydney.
American Airlines Refreshes Lounge Menus With New Fall Dishes
American Airlines is updating Flagship and Admirals Club menus with airport-specific dishes, including chicken adobo, truffle arancini and beef barbacoa taco bars.
Singapore Airlines Named World’s Best Airline in 2026 Skytrax Awards
Singapore Airlines takes its sixth overall Skytrax title, while Qatar Airways wins business-class honors and AirAsia retains the low-cost crown.
flydubai Plans Free Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout Through 2027
flydubai plans to introduce its first Starlink-equipped aircraft in 2026, with a reported end-2027 target for extending free high-speed Wi-Fi across its fleet.
Disney World to Test AI Hotel Search and Flexible Pricing Calendar
Disney World is preparing a limited test of Google Cloud-backed hotel planning tools, combining flexible date searches, resort comparisons and optional AI recommendations.