An add-on is an optional extra that travelers can purchase to enhance their trip, such as baggage, seat upgrades, travel insurance, or excursions. Airlines, hotels, and tour operators often offer add-ons to let travelers customize their experience. They’re a common way to tailor a trip to personal preferences or comfort levels.
UK travelers are canceling trips to Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus amid the Middle East conflict, redirecting demand toward European destinations and Mediterranean resorts.
Tourism across the Middle East is losing an estimated $600 million per day in international visitor spending as the Iran conflict disrupts travel and aviation across the region.
A British tourist is among more than 20 people charged in Dubai under cybercrime laws after allegedly filming and sharing videos of Iranian missile strikes.
Air France-KLM is increasing long-haul ticket prices after a sharp rise in jet fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Thailand’s tourism sector is facing new uncertainty as the Middle East conflict disrupts long-haul flights and threatens to reduce international arrivals.
Hilton has launched a generative AI-powered travel planning tool designed to help guests discover hotels, compare properties, and organize stays through conversational search.
Canadian travel to the United States declined again in February, extending a yearlong slide in both road and air trips. The latest data suggests the downturn is continuing even as Canadians keep traveling abroad.
Wizz Air UK has received regulatory approval to operate charter flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. The airline plans to focus on group travel, including football teams and fans heading to the World Cup.
Brazilian airline GOL will launch its first long-haul route in July with nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro and New York. The service marks the carrier’s entry into intercontinental travel.
United Airlines has introduced a new rule requiring passengers to use headphones when playing audio or video on personal devices. Those who refuse may be removed from the aircraft or banned from future travel.