airBaltic Files for Chapter 11 as Flights Continue and Fleet Cuts Loom
airBaltic says flights and bookings remain unaffected as it enters Chapter 11 with a €350 million financing commitment and plans to reduce aircraft obligations.
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Jakarta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Nearly 3,000 Flights
Jakarta’s main airport and four others have reopened after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted nearly 3,000 flights and affected more than 340,000 travelers.
Anak Krakatau Eruption Closes Jakarta Airports and Strands Thousands of Travelers
Volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau has forced airport closures around Jakarta, disrupted thousands of flights and stranded hundreds of thousands of passengers.
JetBlue Unveils BlueFirst as Its New Domestic First-Class Experience
JetBlue is preparing to launch BlueFirst, a new domestic first-class cabin combining wider comfort, seatback ordering, premium dining and upgraded technology.
Norway’s New Whale Museum Will Open Above the Arctic Circle in 2027
The Whale, a new museum and experience center dedicated to whales, will open in Andenes in northern Norway in June 2027 with immersive exhibitions and panoramic…
AI Data Centers Are Quietly Driving a U.S. Hotel Boom in 2026
U.S. hotel performance is beating expectations in 2026 as AI data-center construction creates unexpected demand for midscale and extended-stay properties.
Hong Kong Welcomes 31 Million Visitors as Tourism Surges in 2026
Hong Kong welcomed more than 31 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, supported by strong mainland demand, international events and expanding air connectivity.
London Is Getting the UK’s Biggest Harry Potter Shop on Oxford Street
Warner Bros. will open the UK’s largest official Harry Potter Shop on London’s Oxford Street in November, with immersive Diagon Alley-inspired spaces.
Eurovision 2027 Is Heading to Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast as Burgas Beats Sofia
Burgas will host Eurovision 2027 after beating Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv, bringing thousands of visitors and one of Europe’s biggest music events to Bulgaria’s Black Sea…
Air Canada Sells 25% of Aeroplan for C$2.5 Billion – and Still Keeps Control
Air Canada is selling a 25% stake in Aeroplan for C$2.5 billion while keeping full control of the loyalty program, highlighting how valuable airline points businesses…