easyJet Adds Starlink Wi-Fi From 2027, Raising Stakes for Ryanair
easyJet will introduce Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027, joining Wizz Air in Europe’s budget-airline connectivity race while Ryanair questions the costs.
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London’s Oxford Street Goes Traffic-Free Ahead of Christmas
Oxford Street’s central shopping stretch is now traffic-free. Here’s what changes for buses, taxis and visitors, and what is still planned for 2027.
Western Sydney Airport Opens, Adding a New 24-Hour Gateway
Western Sydney’s new 24-hour airport has opened with Jetstar flights. Auckland services follow next, while a free bus links passengers to the rail network.
Qatar Airways Moves Qsuite Next Gen Debut to A350s in 2027
Qatar Airways now plans to debut Qsuite Next Gen on new A350-1000s in mid-2027, moving the business-class launch away from the delayed Boeing 777-9.
UAE Beach Closures Extend to Ras Al Khaimah as Oil Spill Spreads
Ras Al Khaimah has closed all public beaches, joining restrictions in Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah’s Al Hamriyah as authorities respond to a tanker oil spill.
Super Typhoon Champi Disrupts Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan Flights
HK Express cuts Taiwan flights as Singapore Airlines cancels four Taipei services. Here are the confirmed changes and rebooking options as Champi approaches.
United Unveils New Houston Concourse With an 800-Seat Airport Lounge
Houston’s new Terminal B North opens October 22 with 22 gates and an 800-seat United Club, which the airline calls the largest airline lounge in the…
Ryanair Boss Warns European Airfares Could Rise 20% in 2027
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary forecasts a 10–20% rise in European airfares in 2027 as fuel costs climb, hedging protection fades and taxes add pressure.
JetBlue and Virgin Voyages Launch $2,750 Adults-Only Fly-Cruise Package
JetBlue Vacations and Virgin Voyages pair adults-only flights with a four-night Brilliant Lady cruise for $2,750 for two, with only 60 cabins available.
National Geographic Names 25 Best Places to Travel in 2027
From Norway’s fjords to Jaipur’s 300th anniversary, National Geographic’s Best of the World 2027 list offers 25 ideas for your next trip.
Lufthansa Group Unveils Its Biggest Route Expansion Since 2020 for Summer 2027
Lufthansa Group’s summer 2027 expansion adds flights to Columbus, Phoenix and Edmonton, alongside more Japan services and a new Rome–Caracas route.
Portugal Named Europe’s Leading Destination at World Travel Awards 2026
Portugal takes Europe’s top destination title for 2026, with Algarve, Lisbon, Athens, Montenegro, Kotor and Turkish Airlines among the award winners.