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Alaska Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to more than 100 Boeing 737 Max 10s and additional 787 Dreamliners to support long-term growth.
Hyatt has officially launched its Unscripted by Hyatt brand by adding six Wink hotels in Vietnam, more than doubling its footprint in the country.
Lufthansa Group is rolling out a new Order ID system with Amadeus technology, aiming to replace fragmented booking records with a single, unified travel reference.
Oceania Cruises has officially adopted an adults-only policy for all new bookings, reinforcing its focus on calm, refined travel experiences for mature guests.
Hawaiian Airlines has announced a five-year, $600 million investment program aimed at upgrading airport facilities across Hawaii, modernizing widebody aircraft, and enhancing digital services.
Delta Air Lines has opened its first-ever non-airport lounge inside Sphere in Las Vegas, extending its Sky Club experience beyond the terminal and into live entertainment.
Oceania Cruises has revealed details of six suite categories aboard Oceania Sonata, highlighting larger accommodations and new layouts ahead of the ship’s 2027 debut.
Sabre used CES 2026 to demonstrate how agentic AI could fundamentally change travel booking, shifting responsibility from travelers to intelligent systems embedded across the industry.
Walt Disney World Resort is rolling out Cool Kids’ Summer with new family-focused entertainment, attraction updates, and seasonal hotel and ticket deals.
American Airlines has begun introducing free inflight Wi-Fi for loyalty members, with most of its fleet expected to offer complimentary connectivity by spring 2026.
Oasis Travel Network has launched OTN Academy, a self-paced online training program designed to onboard and support brand-new travel advisors.
Bellagio has reopened its Mayfair Supper Club in Las Vegas with a new live show concept and expanded global-inspired dining and cocktail offerings.
Ryanair is set to cut millions of seats and withdraw from multiple European routes in 2026, citing rising airport fees, aviation taxes, and shifting operational priorities.
Aegean Airlines confirmed a return to normal operations on January 5, 2026, after a rare technical failure in Greece’s air traffic control system caused widespread flight cancellations and diversions.