Travel Trends for 2026: Ten Shifts Redefining How We Travel
New travel data for 2026 shows travelers rethinking how they plan, pay for, and experience trips, with AI, short getaways, wellness, and flexibility shaping the year ahead.
ADT (Atlantic Daylight Time; Alaska Daylight Time)
ADT stands for Atlantic Daylight Time or Alaska Daylight Time, depending on the region. It’s a time zone used during daylight saving months to extend evening daylight. Travelers may encounter ADT when booking flights, planning itineraries, or checking local times across North America.
Delta Air Lines Unveils Delta Locals: A New Way to Plan Authentic Travel
Delta Air Lines has launched Delta Locals, a new digital platform designed to inspire travelers through insider recommendations from real residents across the globe.
Google Introduces New AI Tools to Transform How Travelers Plan and Book Trips
Google is rolling out powerful new AI tools – from global Flight Deals to Canvas trip planning and agentic booking – designed to simplify everything from itinerary building to reservations.
Air France Strengthens European Network, Enhancing Options for North American Travelers
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Air France is expanding its European winter network, offering North American travelers more frequent connections and improved access to destinations across the continent.
WestJet Faces Backlash for Charging Passengers to Recline Seats
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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WestJet has introduced a new fee for reclining seats on select Boeing 737 flights, sparking passenger outrage and renewed debate about shrinking comfort in economy travel.
OpenAI Lets ChatGPT Users Connect with Booking.com and Expedia Inside the App
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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ChatGPT now allows users to connect directly with Booking.com and Expedia inside the app, making travel planning faster, easier, and more interactive.
French Strikes Threaten to Shake Up European Air Travel
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Pending French air traffic control strikes are expected to cause significant flight disruptions across Europe in early October. Airlines and passengers are bracing for cancellations, delays, and altered travel plans.
Venice Daytripper Fee to Return in 2026: What Visitors Need to Know
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Venice will reimpose its daytripper fee in 2026 on selected Fridays to Sundays during April through July, extending the number of fee-days and reinforcing measures to manage overtourism.
American Express Unveils New Travel App & Digital Tools to Simplify Trips
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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American Express launches an all-in-one travel app along with digital tools like Amex Passport and lounge wait-times, making planning and travelling more seamless for premium cardholders.
Vienna’s Tourist Tax Soars to 8.5% in December: What This Means for Travelers
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Get ready for a big jump in Vienna’s tourist tax – from 3.2% to 8.5% of room costs starting December 1, 2025. This means visitors will pay significantly more for accommodation, especially during the popular holiday season.