Oslo and Berlin to Get Direct Train Service for First Time in More Than 20 Years
A new direct train linking Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Berlin will launch in summer 2028, reconnecting Norway with continental Europe by rail.
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A new direct train linking Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Berlin will launch in summer 2028, reconnecting Norway with continental Europe by rail.
Ryanair plans to close its Berlin base in October 2026 and cut its schedule to and from the German capital by 50 percent, blaming rising airport fees and Germany’s broader aviation cost structure.
Lufthansa is facing another round of disruption after cabin crew walked out across its core airline and Cityline unit. The latest strike is hitting Germany’s biggest hubs at a sensitive point in the Easter travel period, adding to a difficult spring for the carrier.
Uber’s planned acquisition of Blacklane shows how ground transport is splitting into clearer service tiers. The deal gives Uber a stronger foothold in chauffeur and executive travel, where reliability and pre-booked service matter more than instant pickup.
IHG expands rapidly across Europe, surpassing 150,000 rooms as Germany and hotel conversions drive its growth strategy.
A new Family Breaks Index by travel booking platform LateRooms ranks the easiest European cities for traveling with babies, toddlers and young children.
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Qatar Airways is launching limited relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh to help passengers stranded by regional airspace closures.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts is opening its first all-inclusive property in the U.S., marking a major milestone for the Voco brand and signaling a new chapter for domestic resort travel.